Officer - Licensing & Permit Inspections

Role Overview

Officer - Licensing & Permit Inspections at AD Ports Group, based in Abu Dhabi. This role supports Abu Dhabi Maritime in conducting licensing, permit, vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD-related inspections in accordance with Maritime Regulations, applicable Codes of Practice (COP), and OSHAD-SF requirements.

Role Purpose

To ensure safe, compliant, and regulated marine operations across Abu Dhabi waters by conducting inspections for licensing approvals, renewals, Notices of Compliance (NOCs), compliance verification, and Occupational Health & Safety assessments under the operational direction of Abu Dhabi Maritime.

Key Responsibilities

Inspections & Compliance Verification

• Conduct vessel, company, infrastructure, and OSHAD compliance inspections for licensing, renewal, permit issuance, and regulatory verification as assigned by Abu Dhabi Maritime.
• Verify compliance with Maritime Regulations, Codes of Practice (COP), licensing conditions, and OSHAD-SF requirements.
• Inspect vessel safety equipment, hull condition, machinery, and onboard arrangements.
• Evaluate company operational readiness, documentation, staffing, and procedures.
• Assess infrastructure compliance for marinas, jetties, slipways, dry berths, and pontoons.
• Verify Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) implementation and risk assessments.
• Review method statements, safety signage, and emergency preparedness measures.
• Monitor Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance, workforce competency, and incident reporting procedures.
• Conduct Operational Permit, NOC, licensing, and OSHAD-related inspections based on approved applications and instructions.
• Perform follow-up inspections and re-inspections to verify closure of observations, non-conformities, and safety deficiencies.

Regulatory Enforcement & Reporting

• Identify non-compliance, deficiencies, or violations related to maritime and Occupational Health & Safety requirements and escalate to the AD Maritime Inspection and Enforcement team in accordance with approved procedures.
• Submit structured inspection reports with supporting evidence (photographs, documents, digital notes) within defined timelines using approved AD Maritime digital systems.
• Collect and document inspection evidence accurately, ensuring traceability, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting compliance.

Audits & Framework Implementation

• Conduct OSHAD-SF related inspections and audits for maritime entities as per delegated authority and approved inspection framework.
• Support implementation of Maritime Safety Regulations (MSR) and OSHAD-SF framework within the maritime sector.

Operational Support

• Support inspections during seasonal peaks, special compliance campaigns, enforcement drives, and OSHAD regulatory initiatives.
• Coordinate with Licensing, Inspection, Enforcement, and HSSE teams to support regulatory compliance and operational planning.
• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and communication discipline in line with Abu Dhabi Maritime protocols.
• Ensure full compliance with HSSE requirements during all inspection activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute field feedback for continuous improvement of inspection procedures, digital systems, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Certificate (Minimum Requirement) with relevant field experience in maritime operations, inspections, enforcement, safety, or regulatory compliance.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Operations, Nautical Studies, Marine Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related discipline (preferred).
• Basic training in maritime safety, inspection techniques, or Occupational Health & Safety is required.
• OSHAD or Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) certification or equivalent safety training is an advantage.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in vessel inspections, maritime compliance, infrastructure inspections, regulatory compliance, or Occupational Health & Safety inspections preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHAD-SF framework and OHSMS audits is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• English proficiency (spoken and written) required.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

• Valid UAE driving license (Mandatory).