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Vessel Compliance Officer
Yacht Management 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

All applicants must the right to live and work in the United States to be considered. 

An excellent opportunity to join a leading global yacht management company based in Fort Lauderdale.

As part of the Vessel Compliance team, you will support the safe and compliant operation of a fleet of managed yachts, ensuring all certification and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

The Role:
  • Work closely with Captains, DPAs and Technical Managers on all compliance matters
  • Monitor vessel compliance with USCG, Flag State and international regulations (IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, ISPS, MLC)
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date certification, safety documentation, manuals and inspection records
  • Track and manage expiry of licenses, surveys, insurance and safety equipment; coordinate renewals
  • Support vessels through audits, Flag inspections, Port State Control and class surveys
  • Act as a key point of contact for owners, crew and internal teams on compliance queries
  • Provide guidance on flag registration, documentation and crew certification requirements
About You:
  • Experience in yacht management, vessel operations or maritime compliance, and/or sailing experience at Officer level, and/or shore-based experience in a similar role
  • Strong working knowledge of maritime regulations and standards
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with crew, owners and regulatory bodies
  • Willing to travel to vessels, marinas and shipyards as required
Desirable:
  • STCW certification, maritime degree or similar
  • Familiarity with ISM systems and yacht safety management
  • Experience with private or charter yachts
On Offer:
  
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a 401(k).