Salvage & Crisis Response Manager

🚨 We’re Hiring: Salvage / Crisis Response Manager 📍 Location: Dubai Are you ready to take charge when it matters most? Do you have a strong commercial background in the salvage, maritime emergency response, or crisis management industry? About Vanguard Tech Vanguard Tech is a risk intelligence, salvage, and crisis response company providing specialist support to clients across the maritime and offshore sectors. We deliver integrated solutions in salvage, emergency response, risk management, and crisis management, supporting shipowners, operators, insurers, and other stakeholders worldwide. About the Role As our Salvage / Crisis Response Manager, you will lead maritime emergency responses, coordinate salvage operations, manage crisis teams, liaise with shipowners, insurers, authorities, and technical specialists, and provide operational oversight during incidents. You will also support drills and training, develop emergency response procedures, and continuously improve our crisis-response capabilities to safeguard people, vessels, assets, and the environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Emergency & Crisis Management ⚓ • Lead the company's response to maritime emergencies, including groundings, collisions, fires, flooding, and other vessel casualties. • Activate and manage the Crisis Response Team, ensuring clear structure, communication flow, and decision-making. • Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures. • Coordinate with shipowners, P&I clubs, insurers, authorities, and technical teams during incidents. 2. Salvage Coordination ⚓ • Assess casualty situations and determine appropriate salvage strategies and response approaches. • Liaise with salvage contractors, technical specialists, experts, and classification societies. • Oversee the mobilisation of salvage assets, equipment, and response teams. • Monitor salvage progress and ensure compliance with contractual requirements. 3. Operational Oversight ⚓ • Maintain situational awareness through real-time monitoring and intelligence. • Provide technical guidance related to risk mitigation, environmental protection, and vessel stability. • Prepare reports, risk assessments, and post-incident reviews. 4. Stakeholder & Communication Management ⚓ • Serve as a key point of contact during crises for clients, authorities, and partners. • Ensure timely and accurate internal and external communication during emergencies. • Develop and maintain relationships with emergency response partners and maritime service providers. 5. Preparedness & Training ⚓ • Conduct crisis-management drills and simulations. • Train internal teams and clients on emergency response procedures. • Continuously improve protocols based on lessons learned, industry developments, and evolving regulations. What We’re Looking For 📢 • Strong decision-making and leadership skills under pressure • Strong commercial and business development background • Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills • Deep understanding of maritime operations, vessel systems, and international regulations • Ability to work across time zones and lead multidisciplinary teams • Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and resilience • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced crisis environment Qualifications & Experience 🎓 • Degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related field (preferred) • Proven experience in salvage, emergency response, vessel operations, maritime risk, or crisis management • Strong commercial experience within the maritime or salvage industry • Familiarity with IMO regulations, LOF/SCOPIC, P&I frameworks, and national emergency response systems If this sounds like youor someone in your network, we’d love to connect! 👉 Apply now or send your CV to: recruitment@vanguard-tech.io Please use the email subject: Salvage / Crisis Response Manager #Hiring #EmergencyResponse #MaritimeSafety #CrisisManagement #SalvageOperations #RiskManagement #JoinOurTeam #SalvageMaritime #CommercialManager #Commercial #VanguardTech