Certified Master Mariner

ECAM and Crisis24 are proud members of the GardaWorld family, one of the world’s largest privately-owned security and risk management organizations. Together, we deliver comprehensive solutions that keep people and businesses safe across the globe.

We are seeking a Consultant, Maritime to join our global Crisis and Security Consulting (CSC) practice. This role is suited to a highly experienced maritime professional – a certified Master Mariner – with an exceptional background in maritime operations, intelligence, and security risk management.

This role will provide expert advice, team training, analysis, and strategic guidance to commercial maritime clients across the global maritime sector. You will support consulting engagements and contribute to the continuous development of Crisis24’s maritime advisory capability.

This position requires a balance of strategic insight and operational understanding, ideally gained through senior roles in naval, maritime security, or shipping intelligence environments.

Job Highlights:

-Day 1 HMO for you and two (2) of your dependents.

-Annual and Performance Based Salary Increase

-Additional Leave Credits

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Lead and deliver bespoke maritime risk assessments, intelligence reports, and operational security advice for global clients.

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on maritime operations, contributing to internal training, SOP development, and the refinement of Crisis24’s maritime consultancy services.

Conduct and present threat and vulnerability assessments across the maritime domain, including piracy, geopolitics, cyber threats, and critical subsea infrastructure risks.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders – including government bodies, port authorities, shipping companies, and insurers – to support clients’ operational resilience and compliance.

Support live incident management, crisis response, and post-incident debriefing for maritime security events.

Represent Crisis24 at industry conferences, working groups, and strategic forums, contributing to thought leadership on maritime risk.

Mentor and support junior consultants and analysts within the Crisis24 maritime team.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary Crisis24 teams globally to integrate maritime insights into cross-domain security solutions.

Identify and support new business opportunities within the maritime security and risk consulting sector, including proposal writing, client engagement, and tender contributions.

Contribute to the commercial development of Crisis24’s maritime offerings through strategic networking, client relationship management, and market insight.

Who You Will Work With:

The Consultant, Maritime will be co-located in Manila with a team of maritime analysts working a 24/7/365 shift routine, providing mentorship and expert guidance to all maritime intelligence and consulting projects.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the Crisis24 global network – including teams in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific – as well as with partners within the GardaWorld group. Cross-functional teamwork with our Special Risks, All Hazards, and Product Risk units will be a key part of your role.

You will work closely with:

The Senior Director for Africa, Middle East & Asia-Pacific and other members of CSC specialising in maritime consulting services, ensuring alignment with broader Crisis24 operational priorities.

Maritime consultants and intelligence specialists across Crisis24’s global network, ensuring the Manila centre’s outputs integrate seamlessly into client deliverables.

Clients and internal stakeholders, contributing to intelligence briefings, incident updates, and operational support activities.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirement

Certified Master Mariner qualification (STCW II/2 or equivalent).

Travel requirements

This role requires some international travel in support of consulting projects. Flexibility and readiness to deploy at short notice – both domestically and overseas to higher threat environments – are essential.

Education

Degree in maritime studies, naval operations, security, intelligence, or related discipline.

Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MSc, MA) in relevant fields desirable.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in maritime operations, naval service, or maritime intelligence, with senior leadership exposure.

Proven expertise in maritime risk management, operational intelligence, and strategic consulting.

Demonstrated experience liaising with governmental, defence, or industry stakeholders on sensitive or high-level maritime security issues.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or complex consulting engagements.

Commercial awareness and experience contributing to the growth of consulting portfolios or maritime security services.

Technical Knowledge

Deep understanding of global maritime security frameworks (e.g., IMO, BMP5, ISPS Code, IMB, and OCIMF).

Familiarity with vessel tracking, AIS systems, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis tools.

Awareness of emerging challenges across maritime cyber risk and critical subsea infrastructure.

Core Competencies

Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Strong stakeholder engagement and client advisory skills.

Exceptional judgement and discretion when handling sensitive or classified information.

Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic operational environments.

High integrity, professionalism, and cross-cultural awareness.

Fluent English essential; proficiency in French or other major maritime languages desirable.

Preferred

Prior service in senior naval, attaché, or maritime intelligence roles.

Experience with intergovernmental or multinational maritime initiatives (e.g., NATO, EU NAVFOR, IHO, or IMO).

Publications or contributions to maritime security think tanks, professional bodies, or conferences.

Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, or African maritime operating environments.

Why join ECAM?

At ECAM, we invite you to make a difference. Take over a position that creates community impact.

Get to work with skillful team members and experience limitless growth.

Choose to be exceptional and be part of the never-ending cycle of innovation, transformation and evolution of surveillance technology.