Officer - Licensing & Permit Inspections Abu Dhabi Ports

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 applicable Maritime Regulations, Codes of Practice (COP), licensing conditions, and OSHAD-SF requirements, including:

• Vessel safety equipment, hull condition, machinery, onboard arrangements
• Company operational readiness, documentation, staffing, and procedures
• Infrastructure compliance (marinas, jetties, slipways, dry berths, pontoons)
• Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) implementation
• Risk assessments, method statements, safety signage, emergency preparedness

• PPE compliance, workforce competency, incident reporting procedures

Conduct OSHAD-SF related inspections and audits for maritime entities as per delegated authority and approved inspection framework.

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.

Identify non-compliance, deficiencies, or violations related to maritime and OHS requirements and escalate to the AD Maritime Inspection / 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.

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.

Strategic Responsibilities

Support implementation of Maritime Safety Regulations (MSR) and OSHAD-SF framework within the maritime sector.

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