Marine Compliance Officer

Jan De Nul is a leading player in the construction industry, specializing in large-scale projects — both on land and at sea. With a deep-rooted passion for engineering, our family-owned company strives for innovation and sustainability in everything we do. The driving force behind our success? A strong team of talented and dedicated professionals.

To support our Marine QHSSE Department from Aalst, we are looking for a Marine Compliance Officer.

As Marine Compliance Officer you are co-responsible for ensuring that our fleet complies with applicable international, national, and company regulatory requirements.

This role supports safe, environmentally responsible, and legally compliant vessel operations through monitoring, advisory support and continuous improvement of compliance systems.

You will work within the Marine Compliance Team where following responsibilities are shared with other colleagues:

• Ensure compliance with international maritime conventions and codes, including but not limited to SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM, ISPS and MLC.
• Monitor and interpret flag state, port state and other relevant regulations and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support vessel crews and shore-based teams with regulatory guidance and best practices.
• Investigate non-conformities, and regulatory deficiencies; prepare reports and corrective action plans.
• Liaise with flag administrations, classification societies and internal or external auditors.
• Maintain and update compliance documentation, manuals, and records.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs as required.

What do you need?

• A degree in Nautical Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of international maritime regulations and industry standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Diplomatic skills and work integrity.
• Written and verbal communication skills (English/Dutch/French).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in MS Office.

You will work in our office in Aalst and can make short trips abroad in case required.

Working at Jan De Nul means helping to find solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time: from energy transition to rising sea levels to smart mobility. It means learning and working together every day, with the aim of ensuring the global quality of life for generations to come. 

What we offer 

• Through the  JDN-Academy , we offer you a permanent training trajectory.
• Our  FIT-programme allows us to monitor your well-being. The programme is centred around exercise, food and a healthy work-life balance.
• A healthy work-life balance (flexible working hours and occasional work from home).
• A permanent contract with 42 paid holidays (20 statutory, 12 ADV and 10 public holidays).
• An attractive salary with thirteenth month and double holiday pay included:
  • Meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
  • Possibility to participate in the Flex Reward program containing bicycle and car leasing including fuel card in Belgium.
  • Group and hospitalisation insurance.
  • Option to iPhone with phone-data abonnement
  • Various staff discounts.
• You will be part of an international growing family business where connect, respect, challenge and focus are key.

*applicable with a Belgian contract.

The world becomes what you make of it
Jan De Nul is shaping water and land worldwide. We drive the transition to renewable energy with offshore energy infrastructure. We focus on nature-inclusive dredging solutions to build ports and protect our coastline. We develop innovative construction projects for smart mobility and sustainable buildings. And we redevelop our planet by giving polluted sites a new purpose. At Jan De Nul, the world becomes what you make of it.    

Jan De Nul Group promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities and anti-discrimination employer.

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