Crew Operator

Damco Spain SL; København; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk invites applications for a Crew Operator to join our Crewing team, helping ensure vessels are manned with top-tier maritime professionals. You will manage crew planning and readiness across our global fleet and support career growth of seafarers.

The ideal candidate has crewing or maritime operations experience, strong English, and excellent stakeholder management. You will work in a fast-paced, international setting, coordinating with fleet groups and shore teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in crewing or maritime operations.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and results orientation.
• Structured, proactive and collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew planning and operational readiness across the global fleet.
• Ensure vessels are adequately manned per flag requirements and policies.
• Coordinate long-term relief rotation and advance planning of officers and ratings.
• Coordinate with Fleet Groups for technical and management requirements.
• Coordinate and handle crew changes effectively.
• Evaluate crew performance and flag promotable or training-needed personnel.
• Ensure crew documents/certificates compliance and update planning records.
• Promote health, safety, and safe operations for seafarers.
• Engage with sea and shore colleagues through vessel visits and teamwork.
• Participate in Crew Operations activities and company projects.
• Maintain data quality in crew systems.

Skills

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Results driven

Proactive attitude

Structured planning

Microsoft Office

Team player

Adaptable to change

Seafaring background advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Maersk, we go all the way to connect the world through global trade and that starts with our people. We’re looking for a highly motivated Crew Operator to join our Crewing team and help us ensure our vessels are manned with top-tier maritime professionals.

This is your opportunity to be part of a global industry leader, contributing to safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations while supporting the career growth of our world-class seafarers.

About the Role:

As a Crew Operator, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing crew planning and operational readiness across our global fleet. You will:

• Ensure that vessels and ranks under your responsibility are adequately manned as per vessel flag requirements and company policies and guidelines.
• Provide long term relief rotation and advance planning of officers and ratings.
• Ensure coordination/dialogue with Fleet Groups for Technical and Management requirement of the vessels.
• Ensure coordination and effective handling of crew changes.
• Evaluate the performance of crew and ensure that promotable crew and crew requiring additional training are highlighted to the relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance and validity of crew documents / certificates through the relevant teams.
• Update the records for the crew change activities in the personnel/planning system.
• Ensure to conduct work activities in a manner that protects the health and safety of the seafarers.
• Promote effective, timely and close interaction between colleagues at sea & shore through continuous dialogue and vessel visits.
• Participate, when requested, in all Crew Operations activities and company/department projects.
• Ensure that data quality in our systems are updated and valid at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to their work.

The ideal candidate brings experience in crewing or maritime operations, with a demonstrated history of success in Crewing, Marine HR, or a comparable field.

• Communicate effectively with perfect command of English
• Have a strong natural drive for results, as well as excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Possess a proactive and positive attitude, enthusiasm, and ability to cooperate in an open and constructive manner.
• Can plan and execute in a structured manner, which is critical to succeed in the position.
• Can interact effectively in an international setting with diverse nationalities.
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Are a strong team player who is self-motivated, adaptable to change and comfortable with ambiguity.
• A background in seafaring would be advantageous

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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