Marine Standards Intern

Location: 

CA

Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships and pure car, truck carriers (PCTCs) combined with industry leading ship management serves. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own and operate vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU vessels. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp, Seaspan delivers on the company's core strategy as a leading asset management and core infrastructure company.

Seaspan is the world's leading independent maritime asset owner and operator, dedicated to providing an unmatched level of quality and service to our customers. Seaspan provides the world’s major shipping companies with long-term leases on over 190 large, modern and technologically advanced vessels, combined with industry-leading ship management services. As owner and operator of the vessels, we provide skilled officers and crews dedicated to the safe, reliable, and economical operation of our fleet.    

 

The Marine Standards Intern supports the Marine Standards department in the effective implementation of the company’s Management System. The Marine Standards Intern assists with general office, research, filing, and accounting duties as well. Additionally, the Intern will assist the Development and Advisory Services staff as well as outside vendors as required. We are looking for an intern to start in May 2026.

 

The Marine Standards Intern will assist with: 

 

  • Tracking, managing Safety management System document, uploads/withdrawals/changes.
  • Ongoing and new projects, update reports, conducts research, write and edit documents;
  • Event and meeting planning and administration of events;
  • Plan, Track and Manage various Audits/Inspections (VECP, Internal Audits and Investigations) managed by Marine Standards.
  • Coordinate, Manage and Track roving auditors travel plan;
  • Periodic reporting, updates and presentations relating to Marine Standards reports (Weekly Catch up, Monthly Near Miss, CSSF Data, BMT reports, EMS and OH& S targets)
  • Report distribution with the stakeholders and collate their feedback;
  • Communicating the initiatives and campaigns with vessel and shore staff and collate the feedback.
  • Newbuild projects by preparing CSR - (Templates) getting the forms filled in for each vessel, and SSP - (Templates) getting the forms filled in for each vessel;
  • Electronic Binder spines;
  • BNs- Bulkhead notices;
  • Planning for Town Hall;
  • Preparing expense reports and invoices.

 

The Marine Standards Intern will also: 

 

  • Gain familiarity with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005), and understand the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS).  
  • Become familiar with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Framework and Governance Policies. 

 

Experience and Qualifications: 

 

  • Work experience in shipping i.e. navigating or engineering is preferred.
  • Health / Safety / Environment / Quality background.
  • Eager to learn and work with various departments in the organization.
  • Experience with quantitative analysis, and/or event management a plus.
  • Have an open attitude for learning.
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good writing style. 
  • Assisting with inputting data on various projects

 

Compensation:

 

This is a 4-month temporary full-time role. Seaspan’s compensation is based on our pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards team members who deliver on and demonstrate our high-performance culture. The compensation range for this position is $21-$23/hr. The exact base pay offered will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, job-related skills and knowledge, and internal pay equity.

Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.

A WEEK AT SEA WITH SEASPAN

This video was taken on board our 4250 TEU vessel, Seaspan Santos, during a six-day passage in September 2013.

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When you join the Seaspan family, you become a part of a company with one of the newest and most advanced fleets in the industry. Our modern vessels are maintained to the highest standards and offer excellent living conditions for our seafarers.