Crewing Manager / Placement Officer

Sri Nandhanam Maritime Academy; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Nandhanam Maritime Academy invites a Crewing & HR professional to manage crew recruitment and related HR tasks. You will liaise with sailors across ranks, assist in crew budgeting, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements for crew operations.

The role requires coordination with ship management and cadet placement, plus handling payroll on pay dates and updating the crew database. Previous maritime experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline; maritime studies preferred
• 5+ years in roles similar to crewing or HR
• Experience with ship management companies advantageous
• Sailing experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Liaise with sailors of different ranks and recruit as necessary
• Report to the Principal and assist with crew management
• Manage crew recruitment per statutory and operational requirements
• Assist in providing manning budgets and crewing per budget
• Handle crew HR affairs and payroll on pay dates
• Guide crew on operational matters and compliance
• Coordinate crew changes and onboarding logistics
• Maintain and update crew database
• Liaise with vessel owners, ship management companies, manning centres and agents
• Assist with placement/pre-placement of cadets and recruitment from college
• Plan marketing schedules and pitches with recruiters
• Coordinate pre-placement for cadets
• Oversee sponsored cadets onboarding
• Maintain relationships over social media on behalf of the College

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll processing

Manning & budgeting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Crewing Manning Communication Computers & Presentation

Job Description

Responsibilities 1

• Liaising with Sailors of different ranks/ CoC Flags and Recruiting as Necessary
• Reporting to the Principal and assisting with the management of the crew team.
• Responsible for crew recruitment as per statutory and operational requirements (faculty and instructors).
• Assist in providing manning budgets and crewing as per budget.
• Crew HR affairs and Payroll processing on pay dates.
• Give guidance and advice to the crew regarding operational matters/ statutory compliance.
• Ensure the logistics of crew change/succession is planned, and well coordinated with all parties involved.
• Ensure the crew database is maintained and updated as required.

Responsibilities 2

• Liaising with vessel owners, ship management companies, manning centres and agents
• Reporting to the Principal and assisting with the Placement/ Pre-placement of cadets.
• Planning marketing schedules and preparation for pitching with recruiters.
• Regarding student cadets recruitment from College after course completion.
• Facilitating pre-placement for cadets before course commencement.
• Coordination for sponsored cadets towards their onboarding for respective courses.
• Maintaining relationships over social media on behalf of the College.

Job Requirement

• Minimum Degree and above in any discipline. (Maritime Studies or in a relevant discipline wi
• Minimum 5 years of experience insimilar to any of the two roles
• Past sailing experience would be preferred by not necessary
• Experience working with a ship management company would be an added advantage
• Previous experience in a similar position, marine manning would be advantageous