Vetting Coordinator - Intern

As a Vetting Coordinator - Intern at BSM, you will be responsible for supporting the effective planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up of vetting inspections. The role serves as a key link between vessels, inspectors, and shore-based stakeholders, ensuring that inspections are conducted efficiently, documentation is properly managed, findings are communicated, and corrective actions are tracked to support compliance with industry requirements and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and support the preparation of vetting inspections, ensuring all required documentation is accurately prepared and submitted for approval in a timely manner.

• Coordinate vetting inspection plans with relevant stakeholders and inspection bodies to facilitate the execution of inspections.

• Arrange and monitor inspector travel and attendance logistics, and communicate inspection schedules and associated costs to relevant parties.

• Distribute vetting inspection reports to stakeholders and coordinate meetings to review inspection findings and agreed corrective actions.

• Support vessel Masters and Superintendents in preparing closing reports and ensuring corrective actions are identified for all reported deficiencies.

• Verify that corrective actions address inspection findings and support compliance with applicable requirements.

• Prepare analytical reports on vetting inspection outcomes and agreed actions for distribution to vessel owners.

• Maintain and update vetting inspection records to support effective follow-up, reporting, and future reference.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Senior student in University and will graduate in 2027

• No prior experience required but preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Familiarity with vessel technical operations.

• Knowledge of OCIMF guidelines and requirements.

• Good knowledge of maritime law and procedures.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluency in English.

• Very good command of the national language relevant to the operating location.

• Good PC literacy and ability to manage inspection-related records and documentation.