Oversight by Director-Marine & Technical Operations (implied reporting structure)
Knowledge of STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping), SOLAS Convention Chapters III (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea), COLREG (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972), CLIA (Cruise Line International Association), and associated national/international legislations related to marine, safety, and environmental protection
Expertise in shipboard and shoreside safety/marine training strategies, procedures, and compliance
Ability to perform gap analysis on company, local, international SOLAS/STCW/CLIA, and environmental regulations
Competence in leadership, mentoring, coaching, and maintaining trainer competence
Skills in developing short/medium-term training strategies and supporting long-term strategies
Experience with quality assurance processes, vessel assessments, ship visits, and monitoring documents/certificates
Familiarity with Flag State certified programs, Port/Flag State inspections, and technical safety bulletins
Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously improve shipboard and training operations for Disney Cruise Line
Ensure high standards of marine, safety, and marine environmental protection through development, implementation, and monitoring of consistent training policies, procedures, and delivery/application plans
Manage onboard STCW/SOLAS training programs and ensure compliance with Flag State certified programs
Develop shipboard training programs
Develop and supervise ships’ MTO (Marine & Technical Operations) training program plans, providing guidance via gap analysis for compliance with company, local, international SOLAS/STCW/CLIA, and environmental regulations
Maintain level of competence for onboard Marine and Technical trainers through leadership, mentoring, and coaching
Create training strategies for shipboard and shoreside professional training (short/medium term); support Senior Manager of Marine Operations and Fleet Training for long-term strategies
Develop, maintain, and perform quality assurance on shoreside Professional Trainings
Verify and ensure processes guarantee company professional training requirements are met for all officers and crew
Lead and coordinate monthly Training Officer conference calls, including minutes, follow-ups, and closure of scope-specific items
Monitor training-related documents, technical safety bulletins, certificates; organize ship visits for Flag State inspections/renewals; follow up on observations/deficiencies from Port/Flag State inspections
Ensure quality assurance visits for trainings onboard each ship and private islands are properly conducted by the fleet training team
Conduct vessel assessments, monitoring correct application and quality assurance of training procedures onboard the fleet of vessels and islands, highlighting best practices
Skills
STCW
SOLAS
COLREG
CLIA
Marine Training
Safety Compliance
Gap Analysis
Training Program Development
Flag State Compliance
Shipboard Operations
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