Maritime Crewing & Operations Manager

Jifmar Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Jifmar Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Crewing Manager to oversee crew planning and operations for seagoing personnel. You will lead recruitment efforts, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimise crew rotation while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of maritime regulations and labour law, excellent English and stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost-efficient processes in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in crewing or maritime operations with team management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and labour law.
• Experience in budget management and cost optimisation.
• Fluent English and good command of Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, with integrity, discretion and a solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise crew schedules in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the right competencies are assigned to the right vessel at the right time.
• Manage absences, special leave requests and arrange necessary replacements.
• Coordinate crew rotations and ensure continuity of operations.
• Monitor working hours, rest periods and provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Anticipate hiring needs and lead recruitment of seagoing personnel.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline through schools, agencies and partnerships.
• Supervise variable payroll elements and ensure administrative compliance.
• Manage relationships with manning agencies and optimise associated costs.
• Prepare and monitor the crewing budget with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Identify training needs and ensure validity of certifications and crew documentation.
• Maintain the competency matrix and support crew development initiatives.
• Support career progression and promote internal mobility opportunities.
• Implement retention strategies to reduce crew turnover.
• Produce HR reports and monitor key indicators (headcount, budget, manning usage).

Skills

Crewing management

Maritime operations

Team leadership

Fluent English

MS Office

Job description

Jifmar Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Crewing Manager to oversee crew planning and operations for seagoing personnel. You will lead recruitment efforts, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimise crew rotation while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of maritime regulations and labour law, excellent English and stakeholder management, and the ability to drive cost-efficient processes in a dynamic,