DPA (Bulk)

By encouraging a culture of continuous development and adherence to industry best practices, the DPA plays a critical role in ensuring that vessels satisfy the appropriate safety, security, and compliance criteria for safe and efficient operations.

1. Compliance and Vetting for Vessels:

Manage and oversee the vessel vetting procedure, making sure that it complies with all applicable laws, rules, and charterers' specifications.

Perform routine internal vetting evaluations to confirm that the vessel complies with vetting requirements.

2. Adherence to Regulations:

Verify that all applicable maritime laws, international treaties, industry guidelines, and charterer-specific criteria are followed by all vessels under control.

Remain informed on modifications to industry standards and laws pertaining to vessel compliance and vetting.

3. Examining Records and Documents:

Keep complete and accurate records of all screening procedures, reports, remedial measures, and compliance information for every vessel.

Work together with the DPA to make sure that all paperwork complies with the vetting and safety management system (SMS) criteria.

4. Analysis of Vetting Performance:

Examine performance metrics and vetting reports to find patterns, recurring issues, and opportunities for better vessel operations.

Create action plans to improve vessel performance and compliance based on the results of the screening process.

5. Liaison and Communication:
Share the results, suggestions, and action plans of the vetting process with the appropriate parties, such as the operations, fleet management, vessel masters, and charterers.
Communicate with industry stakeholders and charterers to learn about their particular screening needs and to resolve any issues or questions.

6. Inspection Prior to Voyage and Guarantee of Compliance:
Pre-voyage inspections should be carried out to make sure that the vessels meet the requirements for screening before they reach particular ports, terminals, or charter agreements.
Arrange for the appropriate remedial measures to take care of any found shortcomings and guarantee adherence.

7. Response to Emergencies and Crisis Handling:
Support the creation and upkeep of vetting-related emergency reaction plans to guarantee readiness to manage crises throughout the vetting procedure.

Arrange and take part in vetting-related emergency drills and exercises.

8. Education and Training:
Train and advise necessary shore-based staff and vessel crews on vetting procedures, standards, and best practices.
Share expertise across the organisation and keep up with the most recent vetting requirements.

9. Management of Budgets:
Support the creation and administration of budgets for compliance and screening initiatives, making sure that resources are allocated as efficiently and affordably as possible.

Education and Qualifications:

• A CoC Class 2 or higher
  
• A degree in Navigation similar maritime degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar position with exposure to Rightship
• DPA certification