About Risør Shipping AS
Risør Shipping is a modern, technology-driven shipping company managing a diverse and growing fleet across dry bulk, general cargo, container vessels, and offshore support operations. Built on strong maritime traditions, we provide integrated management services to our own fleet and external shipowners.
To support our expansion, we are strengthening our team in Riga. Would you like to bring your seagoing experience ashore and combine hands-on marine operations with quality, safety, and regulatory work across both cargo and offshore sectors? We are looking for a Marine and QA Superintendent who will combine vessel follow-up with QA, HSEQ, and compliance work across the organisation.
The Opportunity
This position is expected to be split approximately equally between marine superintendent duties and QA, HSEQ, and compliance work. You will work closely with the Fleet Manager and QA Manager, with structured training and knowledge transfer.
The marine responsibilities will mainly support the general cargo and container fleet, while the QA responsibilities span the wider organisation, including offshore activities. The exact balance may be adapted to your experience and strengths.
Key Responsibilities
● Follow up the daily operation of assigned vessels together with the Fleet Manager.
● Carry out vessel inspections, with particular attention to deck condition, hatch covers, coatings, mooring equipment, and maintenance.
● Support repairs, yard stays, and dockings, coordinating with shipyards, suppliers, class, and flag states.
● Monitor certificates, surveys, inspections, and statutory requirements.
● Follow up non-conformities, incidents, defects, and corrective actions.
● Develop and improve the Integrated Management System and relevant ISO structures.
● Support audits, MLC inspections, management reviews, training, and compliance with IMO, SOLAS, ISM, and ISPS requirements.
Who We Are Looking For
You are likely a Master Mariner who has sailed as Master, or an experienced Chief Officer ready to move ashore. Previous shore-based experience is useful, but not essential if you have strong operational understanding and a genuine interest in QA, HSEQ, and regulatory work.
We believe you will succeed if you have:
● A Master Mariner qualification or comparable maritime education.
● Seagoing experience as Master or Chief Officer.
● Knowledge of deck operations, vessel documentation, and safe ship operation.
● Practical understanding of ISM, ISPS, MLC, SOLAS, and maritime regulations.
● Interest in QA, HSEQ, audits, and management systems.
● Fluent written and spoken English
Personal qualities:
● Independent, practical, and proactive.
● Take ownership, adapt when priorities change, and work systematically with documentation and follow-up.
● Good communication skills across cultures.
● Enjoy combining operational and administrative responsibilities.
Why Join Risør Shipping?
Risør Shipping is a growing, internationally oriented shipping company with an integrated ship-management organisation. The company manages its own fleet and provides management services to external shipowners across shipping and offshore sectors.
● A visible role with influence across vessel and shore operations.
● Training and support from experienced maritime professionals.
● A flat, adaptable organisation with short decision paths.
● The opportunity to shape systems as the fleet and organisation grow.
● Good insurance arrangements and locally compliant employment terms.
Location
Location: Riga, Latvia
How to Apply
If this combination of marine operations and quality responsibility sounds like the right next step, please submit your application and CV through the Teamtailor recruitment portal. Candidates may be contacted on an ongoing basis.
Recruitment is handled by Visere on behalf of Risør Shipping.
If any questions regarding the position please contact:
Partner/Advisor - Asbjørn Grini +47 91794825
Partner/Advisor - Stian Haugland +47 98628496