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Joining Date 29th June 2026
Rank Specialist, Marine Operations Manager
Vessel Type Passenger, Day Passenger Excursion Vessel
Trading Area Scottish West Coast
Type Permanent
Joining Port Summer Iles - Scottish West Coast
Office Glasgow
Job Ref JOB-18581
Company – ‘The Tanera Project’
Location – Tanera Mòr, Summer Isles – Northwest Scotland (Remote Island Operation)
Accomodation Provided (If required)
Full Time (Monday-Friday)
Reporting to Operations Group Lead
Managing a team of 6 marine crew
Company Website: http://www.tanera.org/
The Tanera Project is recruiting a Marine Operations & Compliance Lead to take full ownership of compliance, governance and operational readiness across a multivessel commercial fleet supporting passenger transport, cargo, fuel movements and island logistics yearround. “The role is accountable for ensuring the fleet remains continuously inspectionready, auditready and operationally resilient.”
You’ll lead MCA/MECAL/MGN 280 compliance, maintain a live Safety Management System, oversee planned maintenance and defect management, and manage marine contractors. You’ll ensure crew certification and competency, maintain controlled documentation and audit evidence, and lead emergency, spill and environmental preparedness within a Marine Protected Area.
Handson experience in marine operations, fleet compliance or superintendent roles, with strong knowledge of commercial vessel operations, MCA requirements, SMS, risk management and audit processes. Confident engaging regulators and credible with skippers and crew.
A rare opportunity to shape and lead marine operations at the heart of a unique island restoration project.
Very Competitive salary
Accommodation and relocation support may be available.
Full Job spec and salary information available on request
Start date is flexible for the right candidate
When applying please upload a CV under the ‘Documents’ section within Ankaa
Published 11TH JUNE 2026