Security Advisor

Role Purpose

Support Maersk’s global security and business quality agenda by ensuring alignment between vessels and shore operations. Provide expert advice to uphold compliance with international and national regulations, while fostering safe, reliable, and cost-effective ship management. Prepare the organization for growth by strengthening safety, competence, and operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy Company Security Officer (DCSO), ensuring 24/7 operational security support.

• Enable secure operations across FMT-managed vessels worldwide.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to protect seafarers and vessels from maritime security threats, including:

  • Piracy, robbery, theft, and kidnap for ransom

  • Drug smuggling, stowaways, migrants/refugees

  • Terrorism, vandalism, and impacts of armed conflict

• Advise on the practical implementation of security measures: armed guards, escort vessels, vessel hardening, risk assessments, and flag state compliance.

• Contribute to procurement decisions for security services.

• Participate in crisis management as required.

Required Skills

• Technical: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Operational: Ability to handle ad hoc vessel requests, prioritize tasks, and manage a dynamic workload.

• Analytical: Critical and comprehensive thinking; strong planning and organizational skills.

• Interpersonal: Excellent communication, stakeholder collaboration, and service-oriented mindset.

• Mindset: Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-driven, and adept at multitasking with urgency.

Stakeholders

Internal: Head of Marine Quality, Environment & Security FMT-managed vessels MLFMT ELENAV, MLFMT MAR Chartering, extended fleet, and OCL 24/7 teams Global Security (including Special Operations)

External: Flag State Authorities Classification Societies Government and military organizations Maritime security vendors

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