Crew Manager

Varren Marines Shipping Pvt. Ltd. (Ship & Crew Management); Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Varren Marine Shipping Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks a experienced Crew Manager to oversee end-to-end crew management for multiple vessels. You will plan rotations, recruit seafarers, ensure timely deployments, and coordinate flag state docs, medicals, travel, and certifications.

You will maintain crew records, track contract validity and compliance, liaise with owners, managers, and agencies, and support audits while monitoring regulatory changes and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in crew management or maritime HR.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and ISM code.
• Proficiency with crew management systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication with multinational crews and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in maritime-related field.
• Willing to work from Mumbai office and support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan crew rotations and recruitment for multiple vessel types.
• Ensure timely deployment per client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate flag state documentation, medicals, travel, and certifications.
• Maintain crew records and monitor contract validity, performance, and compliance.
• Liaise with ship owners, managers, and manning agencies; support audits.
• Monitor industry regulations and optimize crew costs.

Skills

Crew management

Maritime regulations

Communication

Organization

Multinational coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Crew management systems

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Varren Marine Shipping Pvt. Ltd. is a globally recognized provider of integrated ship and crew management solutions for ship owners, managers, technical superintendents, and maritime crewing agencies. With over 11 years of experience, the company delivers reliable, cost-effective, and compliant services across technical ship management and commercial operations, covering the full lifecycle of vessel support. Its expertise spans ISM code compliance, flag state documentation, classification societies, insurers, and charterers, ensuring safe and efficient fleet operations. Varren Marine Shipping supports a wide range of vessel types, including bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, car carriers (Ro-Ro), and offshore support vessels, with certified and experienced multinational seafarers for all ranks. Backed by a strong global network of service providers and training partners, the company focuses on transparent communication, 24/7 vessel readiness, and operational excellence.

Role Description

The Crew Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for overseeing end-to-end crew management for assigned vessels. This role involves planning crew rotations, managing recruitment and selection of seafarers for various ranks, and ensuring timely deployment in line with client requirements and regulatory standards. The Crew Manager will coordinate flag state documentation, medicals, travel arrangements, and certifications, while maintaining accurate crew records and tracking contract validity, performance, and compliance. Daily activities include liaising with ship owners, managers, and manning agencies, resolving crew-related issues, and supporting audits and inspections related to crew management. The role also requires continuous monitoring of industry regulations, optimizing crew costs, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience in crew management or maritime HR, including crew planning, recruitment, and deployment for multiple vessel types.
• Strong understanding of maritime regulations, ISM code, flag state requirements, and certification standards for officers and ratings.
• Proficiency in using crew management systems, MS Office, and digital documentation tools to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with multinational crews, clients, agents, and internal technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple vessels and priorities, demonstrating strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Prior experience in ship management or crewing companies; exposure to bulk, tanker, container, and offshore segments is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping Management, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant professional courses or certifications in crew management are preferred.
• Willingness to work from the Mumbai office and be available for extended hours or urgent requirements to support 24/7 operations.