· Is familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy (PL-005) and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS). In keeping with this and other compliance policies, they understand their duty to report any environmental noncompliance and/or concern to their manager or members of the senior management team (including the highest level of management) either directly or through the open reporting system as per Management System guidelines.
· Coordinates the planning process needed to achieve the long-term planning of staff on board vessels.
· Liaises with vessels and manning agents in relation to the planning process.
· Liaises with manning agents to get nominations for the required slots and forwards them after screening to the Vessel Managers/Clients for approval.
· Ensures relievers are planned for the staff in time and verifies crew qualifications/documentation prior to joining.
· Creates, updates, and uploads crew personal files and records.
· Plans, coordinates, and executes crew change for Company's vessels.
· Handles all PNI cases to compile and collate the cost and documentation.
· Handles visas and ensures legislation of crew certification are adhered to.
· Handles flag state application and requirements.
· Ensures efficiency of crewing functions such as crew changes, crew sourcing, recruitment, and retention.
· Ensures the crewing functions are executed in compliance with the company SMS.
· Ensures crewing operations are in full compliance with the laws and regulations within the countries that we operate as well as the requirements of the charters.
· Monitors the Training Program and ensures that all crew undergo on-the-job training as per CMS.
· Ensures that crew shall be put through a stringent appraisal process by respective vessel masters/CE.
· Conducts vessel visits to ensure shipboard operations and crew living conditions are in full compliance with the Maritime Labor Convention and addresses any concerns of the crew.
· Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
· Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Polytechnic diploma in Maritime Studies or Marine Engineering, High school (A Levels or NITEC equivalent), or O Levels will be considered.
· Minimum 5 years of experience working in a multinational environment.
· At least 3 years of experience in ship management industries is required
· Good negotiating skills are required.
· Good leadership, communication skills, and ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
· Ability to deliver top quartile results in a hectic and demanding environment
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) with advance Excel skills
· Attention to detail and a proven track-record in producing accurate, quality work
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must exercise judgement and maintain consistency
