Sea-Watch e.V.

Sea-Watch e.V. is a non-profit initiative dedicated to the civil sea rescue of people on the move. In view of the humanitarian disaster in the central Mediterranean Sea-Watch provides emergency aid, demands and at the same time forces the rescue by the responsible European institutions and publicly stands up for legal escape routes. We are politically and religiously independent and are financed exclusively by donations.

For our department Ship-Managemnet & Logistics we are looking for a Marine Superintendent and HSE Coordinator (f/m/d) with 40 hours per week, in a home office with occasional travel required to visit the vessel / Berlin Office and support operational and safety activities on site.

Your tasks:

Marine Operations (Superintendent Role)

Support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the vessel.
Assist shipboard staff with operational guidance and compliance-related matters.
Help coordinate and monitor planned maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
Participate in remote and on-site inspections, audits, and PSC preparations.
Liaise with flag state, port state, classification societies, and other authorities as needed.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE Coordination)

Support the development and implementation of HSE systems and culture.
Assist in coordinating risk assessments, safety drills, and onboard safety procedures.
Promote HSE awareness and best practices.
Contribute to incident investigations and corrective/preventive action planning.
Ensure compliance with relevant maritime HSE regulations and NGO standards.
Willingness to act as Company Security Officer (CSO) and Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or as their deputy

Required skills and profile:

Certificate of Competency (e.g., Master Mariner, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, or equivalent) preferred.
Strong understanding of international maritime regulations (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multicultural teams.
Interest or experience in NGO, humanitarian, or non-profit maritime work environments is highly valued.
Previous experience in a Marine Superintendent and/or HSE-related role is a plus.

What you can expect from our side:

A meaningful and responsible role in civilian sea rescue
A primarily shore-based position with flexible working hours and the option to work from home or from our Berlin office, combined with occasional visits to the vessel and its current port.
A high degree of autonomy and creative freedom in a collaborative, values-driven organization built on solidarity and trust.
Time-off and compensation models, including our On-Off concept for weekend and night work and one month of paid time-out after 18 months with Sea-Watch.
Professional support, including supervision, crisis support and debriefings.
Learning and development opportunities, including internal and external training and an individual learning budget.
Company pension scheme, special payments and additional benefits.
A monthly gross salary starting at €3,400 for 40 hours per week, with possible increases based on defined factors.*

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application!

Please submit your application (CV/Resume and cover letter) in English to application@sea-watch.org.
We kindly ask you to refrain from submitting a photo. Attachments please in one pdf-document not larger than 5MB.

Deadline to submit the application is 9th of November.

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As we are committed to an inclusive society without racism and with freedom of movement for all, we especially welcome applications from LGBTQI*, BIPoC, people with disabilities, people with migration histories, and people from other groups that are underrepresented in the NGO and nautical world. You are welcome to refrain from providing application photos and information on age and marital status. In support of an inclusive society without discrimination or racism, we welcome any application regardless of gender, age, cultural and social background, religion, sexual orientation or disability.

*From January 1, 2024, we have a new salary model that allows for various supplements to the basic salary and takes into account family needs and personal disability. In addition, the salary increases by 3% with every year of service. In addition, there is the possibility of supplements due to previous relevant professional experience based on internal criteria, a maximum of 5 years can be recognized here, a supplement of 3% per year of previous experience is possible.

Marine Superintendent and Heahlt-Safety-Environment Coordinator (f/m/d)

Your tasks:

Required skills and profile:

What you can expect from our side:

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application!

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