Executive, Crewing
Your tasks
Description
- Support the Crewing Manager in managing crew operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Verify crew qualifications, certifications, and documentation before deployment.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date crew records in the crewing management system.
- Prepare crew matrices and compile crew documentation for client submissions.
- Coordinate crew changes, mobilization, and demobilization for assigned vessels.
- Ensure all joining crew possess the required competencies, certifications, and approvals to meet operational and client requirements.
- Handle crew sourcing, recruitment, onboarding, and retention activities.
- Manage visa applications, crew certification requirements, and flag state documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company IMS, client requirements, and applicable maritime regulations.
- Monitor crew appraisals and performance evaluations conducted by Masters and shore-based supervisors.
- Administer P&I claims by compiling required documentation and tracking related costs.
- Support localization initiatives and maintain targeted local crewing ratios across the fleet.
- Verify crewing-related expenses and ensure timely submission of accruals and regular crewing reports.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients, agents, and authorities on crewing matters.
Requirements
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Relevant maritime or crewing certifications will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in crewing, maritime operations, or ship management.
- Experience handling crew changes, crew documentation, and recruitment processes.
- Familiarity with offshore vessel operations is preferred.
Technical Knowledge
- Good understanding of STCW requirements, flag state regulations, and maritime industry standards.
- Knowledge of crew certification, visa processing, work permits, and travel arrangements.
- Familiarity with crewing management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Understanding of client crewing requirements and audit/compliance expectations
Skills& Competencies
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly in document verification and compliance management.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with crew, clients, agents, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight operational deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in report preparation and data management
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated, responsible, and proactive.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling crew information.
- Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support operational requirements.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing vessel schedules and crewing demands.