Assistant Crewing Superintendent

Columbia Group; Colombia; On-site; COP 79,259,000 - 126,815,000; Full time

Job summary

COLUMBIA Shipmanagement Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Crewing Superintendent in Colombia. The role involves managing crew changes in line with employment agreements and ensuring all Seafarers meet Company, STCW, and flag state requirements.

You will assist in crew planning, recruitment activities, and coordination with the Crewing department to ensure smooth operations and continual improvement of procedures.

Qualifications

• Good command of the English language.
• Computer knowledge.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crew changes in compliance with Seafarers' Employment Agreement and with Crewing Superintendent approval.
• Verify Seafarers are trained and qualified per Company, STCW and Flag State requirements.
• Inform Crew Wages Department about changes in employment status (signing on/off).
• Participate in Crew Planning, promotion and career development.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Job description

The Assistant Crewing Superintendent shall have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years working experience onboard a ship or ashore in a shipping/ship management company;


• Good command of the English language;


• Computer knowledge;


• Organizational skills.

Job Description

The Assistant Crewing Superintendent is responsible for:

• Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers' Employment
  Agreement and as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent;


• Verifying that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance withCompany's, STCW and Flag State requirements;


• Informing Crew Wages Department on any changes of the employment status, i.e. signing on and off of seafarers;


• Participating in Crew Planning, promotion and Career development;


• Participating in the recruitment activities;


• Checking monthly mail from vessel. Prepare mail to vessel and follow up;


• Reviewing vessel’s disbursement accounts upon request in co-operation with designated Superintendent;


• Informing relevant parties of any medical cases/accidents and follow up of these cases;


• Arranging accident/deviation insurance for non-fare paying passengers;


• Arranging for Cash to Master;


• Verifying and approve for payment of Travelling Expenses upon request;


• Performing any other special tasks as may be assigned;


• Being adequately conversant with the Company's Management System;


• Implementing effectively the Company's Management System;


• Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;


• Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.

The Assistant Crewing Superintendent reports to and is accountable to
the Crewing Superintendent.

The Assistant Crewing Superintendents shall work closely together and
communicate effectively with each other. They shall back each other up thus contributing to the smooth operation of the Crewing Department during their absence.