Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer

Posting Date: 17 May 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean and Africa Marine

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Stability Plan Approval Engineer to join its office in Genova, Italy within the Mediterranean and Africa Marine Division.

Mission

Review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and
ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new
buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.Assist clients during the design and construction phase,
providing guidance and support related to load line, stability, loading computer and ballast water
management plan matters.

Key Accountabilities

Review and approve loadline assignments, intact & damage stability booklets, loading computer and
ballast water management plan, in compliance with Class Rules and Statutory Regulations, for new
buildings, ships in service, and ship’s conversions.Assist clients during the design and construction phase,
providing guidance and support related to load line, stability, loading computer and ballast water
management plan matters.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Naval Engineering

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in ship stability, design, or marine operations, with a focus on stability
plan approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Significant experience working with stability software tools and conducting ship stability assessments. - Proven experience in reviewing and approving stability plans for new and existing vessels, including
assessing compliance with international regulations such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), MARPOL
(Marine Pollution), and other class society rules.
- Hands-on involvement in evaluating load-line calculations, intact stability, damage stability, and
operational stability for a wide range of vessels (e.g., cargo ships, tankers, passenger vessels).
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of ship stability principles, including metacentric height (GM), trim, stability curves, and
the impact of damage on stability.
- Expertise in stability analysis software (e.g., Maxsurf, Stability software, NAPA, etc.) to carry out stability
assessments and review stability documentation.
- Ability to review and approve complex stability calculations, load line assessments, and stability booklets.
- In-depth understanding of regulatory standards (IMO, SOLAS, local/national regulations) and the ability to
ensure compliance with these regulations during plan approval processes.

Competencies

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.