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Job Title


Senior Technical Officer


Company : International Register of Shipping


Location : Kochi, Kerala


Created : 2025-04-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – TECHNICAL APPRAISAL DEPARTMENT (Marine Engineer) Established in 1993, International Register of Shipping (INTLREG) is an independent classification society working with the objective of 'safeguarding life, property and the environment'. INTLREG is a provider of classification, certification, verification and advisory services. JOB DESCRIPTION · Reviewing and approving the ship survey reports prepared by ship surveyors of International Register of Shipping · Analyzing new construction and modification drawings of various types of ships with the aim of approving them on behalf of IRS Class Society, in accordance with classification rules, IMO and other international regulations. · Performing review /verification of technical requirements of marine vessels/structures. ·  Candidate will be responsible for ensuring the IRS Survey procedures and IRS survey related documents are updated and maintained as per IMO Conventions/ Code guidelines, Ships classification rules and any guidance issued by the flag state. The documentation may include but not limited to Survey Checklist, certificate templates, approval letter templates, Survey Procedures, Plan approval procedures, technical aspects of different types of ships as per the IRS Ship Classification Rules and requirements specified by various IMO conventions. · Should be knowledgeable of classification society functions, IMO conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, LL, Rules, Class, Tonnage Conventions and other codes. · The position is generally office based desktop job, however occasional ships surveys / audits or field jobs may be required. · Perform other related technical projects as assigned by Management. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: · Must hold at least Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, any related areas. Or Chief Engineer License / MOT Class I marine engineer · Must have prior about 5+ years’ experience as surveyor a classification society, ship surveying company, or technical plan review experience. · Should be familiar with the Ship Classification Rules, IMO Codes/ conventions and regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, MLC and other maritime technical codes. · Experience with Maritime Audits preferred. ISM/ ISPS Audit experience/ Training and MLC 2006 Training highly desirable. · Thorough knowledge of the process and procedures related to ship classification for both ships in service as well as new building of merchant ships. ·  Must have strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills in English. Professional document writing skills is recommended. BENEFITS : Great benefits and working environment