Regulatory and Compliance Executive

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the worlds largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels a pool of more than 14000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.

We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership collaborative career development work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Companys values and vision.

What Youll Responsible For:

• Provide regulatory support and guidance to WSM Management Office on compliance requirements for vessels trading to the USA Canada and other regions.

• Support GHSEQ administrative processes related to vessel compliance and regulatory documentation.

• Coordinate with Management Centres on the procurement renewal and upkeep of required plans and certificates including:

  • OPA 90 requirements

  • Federal and state-specific regulations

  • MARPOL compliance

  • Panama Canal requirements

  • Other applicable international regulations

• Ensure vessels trading to the USA Canada and other applicable regions are properly enrolled in required agreements and programs including:

  • Qualified Individual (QI)

  • Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO)

  • Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF)

  • Media Management services

  • State-specific marine and spill response programs

• Administer and reconcile annual fees for contracted compliance resources (QI OSRO SMFF Media Management services) on behalf of customers.

• Maintain and regularly update the GHSEQ compliance database including vessel records regulatory plans certificates and compliance status.

• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.

• Support audits and inspections related to regulatory and environmental compliance.

• And ad hoc tasks that requested.

What Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelors degree in Maritime Studies Marine Engineering Environmental Management or related field.

• Experience in maritime compliance GHSEQ or marine regulatory administration.

• Familiarity with OPA 90 MARPOL and North American regulatory frameworks is preferred.

• Strong administrative coordination and documentation skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple compliance requirements simultaneously.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Become a valued member of our team where every day presents new opportunities for learning and development. Sound interesting Click APPLY now to embark on a rewarding career journey!

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles additional background screening may be required.