Officer - Licensing & Permit Inspections

To support Abu Dhabi Maritime in conducting licensing, permit, vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD-related inspections in accordance with Maritime Regulations, applicable Codes of Practice (COP), and OSHAD-SF requirements, ensuring safe, compliant, and regulated marine operations across Abu Dhabi waters. The role supports licensing approvals, renewals, NOCs, compliance verification, and Occupational Health & Safety inspections under the operational direction of Abu Dhabi Maritime.

• Responsibilities: • Conduct vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD compliance inspections for licensing, renewal, permit issuance, and regulatory verification as assigned by Abu Dhabi Maritime.
  
  • Verify compliance with applicable Maritime Regulations, Codes of Practice (COP), licensing conditions, and OSHAD-SF requirements, including:
  
  Vessel safety equipment, hull condition, machinery, onboard arrangements
  Company operational readiness, documentation, staffing, and procedures
  Infrastructure compliance (marinas, jetties, slipways, dry berths, pontoons)
  Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) implementation
  Risk assessments, method statements, safety signage, emergency preparedness
  
  PPE compliance, workforce competency, incident reporting procedures
  
  • Conduct OSHAD-SF related inspections and audits for maritime entities as per delegated authority and approved inspection framework.
  
  • Conduct Operational Permit, NOC, licensing, and OSHAD-related inspections based on approved applications and instructions.
  
  • Perform follow-up inspections and re-inspections to verify closure of observations, non-conformities, and safety deficiencies.
  
  • Identify non-compliance, deficiencies, or violations related to maritime and OHS requirements and escalate to the AD Maritime Inspection / Enforcement team in accordance with approved procedures.
  
  • Submit structured inspection reports with supporting evidence (photographs, documents, digital notes) within defined timelines using approved AD Maritime digital systems.
  
  • Collect and document inspection evidence accurately, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting compliance.
  
  • Support inspections during seasonal peaks, special compliance campaigns, enforcement drives, and OSHAD regulatory initiatives.
  
  • Coordinate with Licensing, Inspection, Enforcement, and HSSE teams to support regulatory compliance and operational planning.
  
  • Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and communication discipline in line with Abu Dhabi Maritime protocols.
  
  • Ensure full compliance with HSSE requirements during all inspection activities.
  
  Strategic Responsibilities
  
  • Support implementation of Maritime Safety Regulations (MSR) and OSHAD-SF framework within the maritime sector.
  
  • Contribute field feedback for continuous improvement of inspection procedures, digital systems, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms.