Surveyor, Maritime Security

Role Overview

The Surveyor, Maritime Security is responsible for ensuring compliance with international and national maritime security standards. The role involves conducting technical verifications, risk assessments, and managing security certifications for both Kenyan ships and port facilities to maintain regulatory oversight and safety within the Kenyan maritime industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake compliance verifications for intermediate and renewal for issuance of the International Ship Security Certificate to Kenyan ships.
• Receive and disseminate data on vessels with privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships.
• Enhance and improve physical security measures.
• Investigate security incidences in liaison with law enforcement agencies and security contractors and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Conduct due diligence on security contractors.
• Coordinate the activities of all contracted security personnel.
• Ensure provision of adequate security to staff and assets.
• Conduct security risk assessments of ships or port facilities.
• Process applications for and issue security certificates to port facilities serving ships not engaged on international voyages and private jetties.
• Process applications for and issue Statement of Compliance to Kenyan port facilities serving ships on international voyages.
• Coordinate gathering, processing, and sharing of information relating to maritime security.
• Review applications for recognition as a Recognised Security Organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Interested candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Marine Environment
• Naval Architecture
• Nautical Science

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Kenya Maritime Authority recruitment portal. Go to Kenya Maritime Authority on recruitment.kma.go.ke to submit your application.