Role:
- Ensure that seafarers’ planning and procedures comply with relevant vessel, company, and client regulations.
- Aid the General Manager in crafting vessel budgets by analyzing crewing budgets and expense reports.
- Maintain accurate data in Crewing software, aligning seafarers’ skills with vessel requirements.
- Manage crewing operations within budget constraints, overseeing seafarer retention and rotation.
- Review wage scales and monthly budgets, documenting reasons for deviations from annual estimates.
- Provide regular performance feedback, establish clear expectations, and assess team performance.
- Address underperformance while planning promotions and constructive attrition to enhance team effectiveness.
- Orient seafarers on vessel-specific policies before their assignment.
- Supervise grievance investigations and disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with organizational guidelines.
- Handle crewing issues from clients and seafarers, resolving them promptly and offering support during vessel crisis management.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
- Internally forecast crew recruitment needs based on requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for seafarers and their families, supporting their well-being and engagement initiatives.
- Promptly report occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses to P&I cell and regulatory bodies.
- Contribute as a high-performing team member, aligning performance with the company’s business strategy and values.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Management or equivalent.
- Seafaring experience as a Deck Officer/Engineer Officer on Bulk Carriers, Container Ships, Car Carriers, or Tankers.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Crewing for Dry Vessel fleets or Tankers.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of professional and courteous interaction with stakeholders and ship staff at all levels.
- Open-minded and flexible in task prioritization, willing to learn new responsibilities.
