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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of ISM Compliance & Flag Relations - **Company:** Carnival Corporation - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Power BI - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/de09aa80a8600ac6b254bef979952d9a2a ## About the Role * Master's or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in the maritime industry * More than 10 years of professional experience in maritime compliance, fleet operations, or a related maritime function; alternatively, a minimum of 4 years of professional experience within a Carnival Corporation brand * At least 1 year of experience as a Designated Person Ashore (DPA) or Deputy Designated Person Ashore (DDPA) is a plus * Certified in ISM (DPA & ISM Code MSC-MEPC.7/Circ.6), internal auditing of the Safety Management System (SMS) or flag state regulations is desired * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills * Experience in office 365, Power BI and investigation methodologies and reporting standards would be an advantage * Self-driven and autonomous way of working with ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and respond swiftly during emergencies * Business fluent English skills (English is our company's official language) ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ISM Compliance and Flag Relations to join our Fleet Governance team. This pivotal role ensures fleet-wide compliance with ISM standards and flag state regulations, driving operational excellence and safety across all vessels. If you want to join our company in Hamburg and be part of our culture this is your opportunity, we are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Head of ISM Compliance & Flag Relations : * Lead ISM Compliance and Flag Relations across the fleet. Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert for flag state-related matters and support the Designated Person Ashore (DPA) in executing regulatory duties * Develop, implement, and review company procedures in line with ISM and flag requirements. Coordinate with Captains, Staff Captains, and strategic working groups to ensure compliance and readiness * Lead the Incident & Investigation Unit, overseeing, reporting and documentation, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Management of incidents, accidents, and near misses * Liaise with external bodies (e.g., DNV, RINA, IACS) to maintain regulatory alignment and to strengthen and establish relationships with impact on our business * Coordinate relevant activities with Carnival Brands and Carnival Corporation in order to ensure representation of the Group. Proactively maintain good and close relationships with the various local stakeholders' groups in strategic locations (ports etc) to ensure rapid and fast communication channels, in particular in case of an emergency. * Coordinate a proper planification, execution and follow up of the internal and external (RINA, ITCG - Italian Administration, RAAS - Internal Audit Group, authority) ISM Audit; support the DPA in the management of the ISM System ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [Spanish Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/353-spanish-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents)