Crewing Officer

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) in Mumbai is seeking a General Manager – Crewing & Marine Personnel to lead the complete crewing function for its TSHD fleet. You will oversee deployment, rotation, compliance, and welfare of crews across projects, ensuring uninterrupted vessel operations and cost control.

The role requires 7–10 years of senior crewing management, a Nautical Science/Marine Engineering/Maritime Studies background, and a strong grasp of DG Shipping, STCW,

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies or related discipline.
• 7–10 years in the marine industry with senior crewing/management experience.
• Experience managing crew for dredgers, preferably TSHDs, across multiple vessels or locations.
• Solid knowledge of DG Shipping, STCW, MLC 2006, ISM Code and international maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage crew requirements, deployment, rotation, relief, and replacements for all TSHDs and associated vessels.
• Lead recruitment of Masters, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, marine officers, dredge operators, and engine-room personnel with dredging experience.
• Ensure crew competency in trailing and suction dredging, draghead handling, hopper operations, and vessel machinery.
• Monitor crew certifications, CoCs/CoPs, STCW, medical fitness, CDS, passports, visas, and minimum safe manning.
• Manage joining/sign-off schedules, leave planning, crew grievances, performance evaluations, retention, and succession planning.
• Prepare crewing budgets and monitor salaries, overtime, travel, recruitment, training, and other personnel costs.

Skills

Crew management

Recruitment

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Nautical Science

Marine Engineering

Maritime Studies

Job description

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) is a fast-growing, dynamic player in the marine industry. Managing human resources at KMEW requires a distinct approach that balances corporate HR metrics with the logistical complexities of dredging operations, ship repairs, port ancillary crafts, and multi-country maritime staffing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Manager – Crewing & Marine Personnel

Department: Marine Operations / Crewing | Reporting To: COO / Head – Marine Operations

Experience: 7-10 years in the marine industry, with relevant senior-level crewing management experience.

1. Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete crewing and marine personnel function for the company's TSHD fleet, ensuring timely deployment of qualified personnel, statutory compliance, effective crew rotation, operational readiness, crew welfare, and cost optimization across all projects.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Fleet Crew Management: Plan and manage crew requirements, deployment, rotation, relief, and emergency replacements for all TSHDs and associated vessels.
• Recruitment & Selection: Lead recruitment of Masters, Chief Officers, Chief Engineers, marine officers, dredge operators, engine-room personnel, and ratings with relevant dredging experience.
• TSHD Competency: Ensure appropriate crew competency in trailing and suction dredging, draghead handling, hopper operations, dredge pumps, discharge systems, and vessel machinery.
• Statutory Compliance: Monitor crew certifications, CoCs/CoPs, STCW, medical fitness, CDCs, passports, visas, minimum safe manning, and other applicable statutory and client requirements.
• Crew Rotation & Welfare: Manage joining/sign-off schedules, leave planning, crew grievances, performance evaluations, retention, and succession planning.
• Budget & Cost Control: Prepare crewing budgets, monitor salaries, overtime, travel, recruitment, training, and other personnel costs.
• Training & Performance: Establish crew appraisal systems, competency assessments, training programmes, and development plans for senior onboard personnel.
• Safety & Compliance: Coordinate with QHSE and vessel management on crew-related audits, safety training, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Coordination & Reporting: Work closely with Marine Operations, Technical, HR, Finance, and Project teams to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations and submit periodic manpower, compliance, and cost reports to management.

3. Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree or diploma in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related discipline preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant marine industry experience, including substantial experience in senior crewing or marine personnel management.
• Proven experience managing crew for dredgers, preferably TSHDs, and handling multiple vessels or project locations.
• Sound knowledge of applicable DG Shipping requirements, STCW, MLC 2006, ISM Code, and international maritime regulations.
• Strong expertise in manpower planning, recruitment, crew documentation, budgeting, and team leadership.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely crew deployment and vessel readiness.
• Full compliance with applicable crew certification and manning requirements.
• Effective crew rotation and reduced operational disruptions.
• Recruitment efficiency and retention of experienced personnel.
• Adherence to approved crewing budgets.
• Timely completion of training, appraisals, and audit corrective actions.

5. Desired Candidate Profile

A strong marine crewing professional with proven leadership, commercial awareness, sound technical understanding of TSHD operations, excellent coordination and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently lead the complete crewing function for a multi-vessel dredging fleet.

6. C.T.C

18-24Lac./Annum (Relative to experience & Capability)

Work Location: Head Office- Mumbai, with travel to project sites and vessels as required.