Cyprus Marine Surveyor

Mission

A surveyor in a classification society plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and quality of ships and marine assets. The main responsibilities are aimed at verifying that vessels meet international and classification society standards. #LI-DP1

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a professional specialist in the application of classification society Rules, statutory regulations, and international requirements (e.g. SOLAS and MARPOL)
• Perform routine and special surveys on classed vessels, offshore units, and at manufacturers’ sites to verify compliance with classification and statutory requirements.
• Ensure vessels comply with applicable international regulations and support ISM/ISPS/MLC audits as required.
• Prepare technically accurate, clear, and timely inspection and survey reports using standardized templates and digital reporting tools.
• Maintain survey files and documentation in an orderly and up-to-date manner.
• Provide technical advice to clients, shipowners, and manufacturers on classification, design, construction and maintenance.
• Liaise with clients, port authorities, and other relevant parties to resolve technical and regulatory issues.
• Recommend practical solutions and new approaches to problems encountered during surveys.
• Maintain active awareness of regulatory updates, new technologies, and developments affecting assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.
• Uphold high ethical standards, ensuring integrity, transparency, and impartiality in all survey activities.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Marine Engineer.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as surveyor or as owner superintendent or as shipyard quality control inspector or as a Chief Engineer (on board of merchant ships).
• Previous experience as a surveyor of IACS Classification Societies would be a significant advantage.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of hull, machinery, materials, equipment and safety systems of ships.
• Fluent English language, both spoken and written.
• Physically able to work in confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, extreme temperatures and weather conditions, etc. and therefore not suffering from allergies, vertigo, claustrophobia, etc.
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused attitude.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Well-organized, proactive, and able to manage time and documentation effectively.
• Valid driver’s license and passport.