Margaret Dixon
Freetown,Sierra Leone
Summary
Dedicated maritime professional specializing in marine services, safety, hydrography, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as a marine services officer, contributing to national hydrographic development and navigational safety frameworks. Experienced in vessel inspections, marine casualty investigations, and implementing international maritime standards. Strong background in maritime law and policy, committed to advancing safe and sustainable maritime operations.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maritime Safety Inspector
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA)
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Verified compliance with national and international maritime safety regulations
- Prepared detailed inspection and compliance reports
- Identified safety risks and recommended corrective actions
- Conducted inspections to ensure vessel safety and seaworthiness
Marketing Officer
General Planning Repairing Service (GPRS)
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed customer feedback, complaints, and service delivery
- Led marketing and promotional activities for products
- Negotiated product placement to increase market share
- Strengthened customer engagement through effective communication strategies
Marine Services Officer
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA)
- Assisted in development and implementation of national hydrographic action plan (NHAP).
- Supported installation of aids to navigation and navigational warnings for enhanced maritime safety.
- Provided assistance in marine casualty investigations and reporting processes.
- Helped in wreck removal operations while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Contributed to the development of frameworks and installation for marine aids to navigation (ATON) aligned with international maritime regulations.
- Supported national efforts in hydrography and maritime safety.
Education
Master of Science - Maritime Law and Policy
World Maritime University
Malmö, Sweden2025
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Science
University of Sierra Leone
Fourah Bay, Sierra Leone01-2021
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marine Engineering
University of Sierra Leone
Fourah Bay, Sierra Leone01-2018
Skills
- Hydrography and maritime safety operations
- Marine aids to navigation systems
- Marine casualty investigation
- Maritime law and policy analysis
- Vessel inspection and regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment and safety management
- Technical report writing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Critical thinking
- Inventory management
- Regulatory knowledge
- Communication strategies
Certification
- Use of IALA Risk Management Toolbox
- IALA Efficient Procurement for Marine Aids to Navigation Managers
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) Strategic IUU Fishing Seminar
- Coastal Guard Communication Network Training (Early Warning Systems)
- Law of the Sea Moot Court Competition (Participation & Merit Awards)
- CIL Workshop on IMO & UNCLOS Legal Framework
- ASCA Certificate of Leadership
- Certificate of Meritorious Service - WMU Women’s Association
Languages
English
Leadership
- Vice President, WMU African and Caribbean Association
- Event Coordinator, WMU Women in Maritime Association
- Leader – Young Women Auxiliary (Y Club), Led empowerment programs for young women, Coordinated vocational training initiatives, Advocated for education and gender equality
- Environmental Advocate, Led community tree-planting initiatives, Promoted climate awareness and coastal protection
References
- Ibrahim Wurie, Director, Safety & Security Department, Sierra Leone Maritime Administration, ibrahim.wurie@maritime.gov.sl, +232 76 312315
- Edmund Eric Chijeh Tamuke, Lecturer, University of Sierra Leone, etamuke@bsl.gov.sl, +232 78 252847
Hobbies and Interests
- Nature
- Photography
- Reading
- Cooking
- Dancing
Timeline
Maritime Safety Inspector
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Marketing Officer
General Planning Repairing Service (GPRS)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Marine Services Officer
Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA)
Master of Science - Maritime Law and Policy
World Maritime University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Science
University of Sierra Leone
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Marine Engineering
University of Sierra Leone