Marine Superintendent, DPA & CSO

Location: Any Irish Sea Port (Birkenhead, Belfast, Cairnryan, Holyhead, Dublin or Rosslare)

Contract: Permanent

Salary:

• UK: £85,000 – £100,000 annually
• Republic of Ireland: €95,000 – €120,000 annually

Are you passionate about shaping safe, reliable, and high-performing maritime operations?
As our Marine Superintendent, DPA & CSO you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring our vessels run safely, securely, and efficiently every day. Acting as the vital link between ship and shore, you will influence how we work, support our crews, and drive continuous improvement across our fleet.

In this role, you’ll combine technical expertise with strong collaboration, helping to strengthen our safety culture while ensuring compliance across our operations. If you enjoy a dynamic environment where your work has real impact, this could be your next step.

What makes this role special?

At Stena Line, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact—supporting our onboard teams, influencing safety culture, and contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient operations across our fleet.

Some of your key responsibilities

• Act as Company Security Officer (CSO), overseeing vessel and company security arrangements in accordance with the ISPS Code.
• Monitor and support safe, efficient marine operations across the Irish Sea fleet.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant international, flag state, and class regulations.
• Support and contribute to audits, inspections, and technical reviews across the fleet.
• Lead or support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring robust follow-up actions are implemented.
• Contribute to crisis management and emergency response activities when required.
• Champion a proactive safety culture, encouraging reporting and continuous improvement across vessels and shore teams.
• Work collaboratively with ship management, technical teams, and senior stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient operations.
• Adapt to a varied and evolving remit, taking on additional responsibilities as required.

What you will experience

You will join a knowledgeable and engaged team with a strong sense of collaboration and shared purpose. Our working culture is open, supportive, and forward-looking, where ideas are valued and improvements are encouraged.

We believe in creating a workplace where people feel cared for and empowered. Expect regular team interactions, collaboration across departments, and opportunities to be involved in projects that shape the future of our operations. We also value connection and team spirit through social activities and informal gatherings.

Benefits 

• Concessionary travel on Irish Sea and North Sea routes 

• 75% discount on UK Rail travel 

• Company pension and life assurance 

• Gym and wellbeing discounts 

• Wellbeing cash plan 

• Enhanced parental leave 

• Cycle-to-work scheme 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Ongoing training and development 

Who you are

At Stena Line your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. You are a structured and reliable professional who thrives in a role where safety and compliance are essential. With a collaborative mindset, you enjoy building relationships and supporting others, while also having the confidence to challenge and drive improvements when needed. You are proactive, solution-oriented, and able to stay calm and focused in complex situations. Your strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail help ensure high standards are maintained across all operations. Our behaviours—welcoming, caring and reliable—guide you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in line with MSC MEPC.7/Circ.6.
• Certification as a Company Security Officer (CSO) in accordance with MSC/Circ.1154
Right to live and work in the UK and Ireland.
• Business-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations, including ISM and ISPS Codes.
• Experience within RoRo and/or RoPax operations is highly advantageous.
• ISM Lead Auditor qualification would be an advantage.
• Proven experience in crisis management and accident/incident investigation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• A demonstrable commitment to safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel regularly and be on-call when required. 
• Based within a commutable distance of a Stena Line office in the UK or Ireland.

Interested?

This is a full-time, permanent position based in one of our locations listed above within our Fleet Operations department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than 5th June 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure the secure and structured processing of your personal data, we only accept applications submitted through our online recruitment system.

If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Kathryn Gallagher, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected].

About Stena Line

As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 8,750 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK, the North Sea and the Baltics, all actively supporting the daily business.

Our purpose is to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.

We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants.