Crewing Officer

PT KARYA TEKHNIK UTAMA; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 223,200,000 - 357,120,000; Full time

Job summary

PT KARYA TEKHNIK UTAMA seeks an experienced Crewing Manager to oversee end-to-end recruitment for our tanker and general cargo fleet, ensuring compliance with STCW, MLC, and flag-state rules while maintaining confidentiality of records.

You will coordinate certifications, licenses, medicals, visas, travel, and training records; develop rotation plans; monitor KPIs; and collaborate with operations, technical divisions, and QHSE to keep vessels fully manned and ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Transportation, Shipping Management, or related field.
• 2–4 years of crewing/manning experience, preferably with tanker/general cargo vessels.
• Strong knowledge of STCW, MLC 2006, flag state requirements, and maritime regulations.
• Experience in seafarer recruitment, crew planning, rotation, certification, documentation, and crew changes.
• Experience handling crew welfare, grievances, disciplinary matters, and emergency coordination.
• Understanding of crew competency, training requirements, and seafarer retention.
• Strong English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; CMS experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple vessels and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to be available outside regular hours for urgent crew changes or emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage timeline and end-to-end crewing recruitment for the fleet.
• Oversee crew certification, licenses, medicals, visas, travel, and training records.
• Plan crew rotations to ensure continuity, cost efficiency, and readiness.
• Maintain crew documentation, contracts, and personnel records securely.
• Handle crew welfare and crisis management, including emergencies and grievances.
• Monitor KPIs related to crew utilization, competency, and training compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, technical division, and DPA/QHSE teams to keep vessels fully manned.

Skills

English communication

Crew management

Crew rotation planning

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Maritime Studies degree

Marine Transportation degree

Shipping Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Crew Management System

Job description

manage the timeline and end-to-end crewing recruitment process for the company's fleet, Tanker & general Cargo vessel with qualified and competent crew in accordance with international maritime regulations and company requirements, including STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping), MLC (Maritime Labour Convention), and flag-state rules.

Manage crew certification, licenses, medical examinations, visas, travel arrangements, and training records to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Manage crew rotation plans to optimize the continuity of seafarers' availability, cost efficiency, and operational readiness.

Ensure all crew documentation, contracts and personnel records are maintained accurately and confidentially.

Manage crew welfare and crisis management matters: disciplinary action, emergency responses for medical issues or onboard accidents, grievances, and ensure the crew welfare is effective and competitive with to build positive working environment onboard and ashore.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to crew utilization, competency, and training compliance to build a highly competent workforce and increase crew retention and engagement.

Work closely with operations, technical division, and DPA / QHSE teams to ensure vessels are safely and fully manned at all times.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Transportation, Shipping Management, or a related field.

Minimum 2–4 years of experience in crewing/manning, preferably within a shipping company managing Tanker and/or General Cargo vessels.

Strong knowledge of STCW, MLC 2006, Flag State requirements, and other applicable maritime regulations.

Proven experience in seafarer recruitment, crew planning, crew rotation, certification, documentation, and crew change arrangements.

Experience handling crew welfare, grievances, disciplinary matters, and emergency/incident coordination.

Good understanding of crew competency, training requirements, and seafarer retention.

Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with a Crew Management System (CMS) is an advantage.

Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Able to manage multiple vessels and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

Willing to be available outside regular working hours for urgent crew changes, emergencies, or vessel-related matters.

KTU has been in the marine industry for more than 30 years. It was originally established in 1983 as a humble marine workshop at Jalan Kakap in Jakarta.

A shipyard in Marunda was soon acquired with its initial focus on wooden fishing vessels.

KTU evolved and built another shipyard at Sagulung in 1990 and Sekupang in 1992. The rapid growth is primarily due to the strong demand and trust in KTU products and service. Both shipyards are supported by various operational facilities, skilled workforce and extensive constructional sites up to international standards.

KTU has been in the marine industry for more than 30 years. It was originally established in 1983 as a humble marine workshop at Jalan Kakap in Jakarta.

A shipyard in Marunda was soon acquired with its initial focus on wooden fishing vessels.

KTU evolved and built another shipyard at Sagulung in 1990 and Sekupang in 1992. The rapid growth is primarily due to the strong demand and trust in KTU products and service. Both shipyards are supported by various operational facilities, skilled workforce and extensive constructional sites up to international standards.