Crewing Operator

Columbia Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

COLUMBIA Shipmanagement Ltd. in Mumbai invites applications for a Crewing Operator to oversee crew changes and ensure compliance with SEAs, STCW, and flag state requirements.

The role reports to Crewing Fleet Manager and requires 2+ years experience onboard or ashore, strong English, computer skills, and good organizational abilities. The successful candidate will work with the Maritime HR team to maintain records and coordinate travel and payments as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working experience onboard a ship or ashore in a shipping/ ship management company.
• Good command of the English language.
• Computer knowledge.
• Organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement and as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent.
• Verifying that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements.
• Informing Crew Wages Department on any changes of the employment status, i.e. signing on and off of seafarers.
• Informing relevant parties of any medical cases/accidents and follow up of these cases.
• Arranging for Cash to Master.
• Verifying and approve for payment of Travelling Expenses upon request.
• Performing any other special tasks as may be assigned.
• Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System.
• Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System.
• Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures.
• Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.

Skills

Experience in shipping

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Crewing Operator in Mumbai, India.

Job Description

The Crewing Operator shall have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of two 2 years working experience onboard a ship or ashore in a shipping/ ship management company;
• Good command of the English language;
• Computer knowledge;
• Organizational skills.

The Crewing Operator is responsible for:

• Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement and as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent;
• Verifying that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
• Informing Crew Wages Department on any changes of the employment status, i.e. signing on and off of seafarers;
• Informing relevant parties of any medical cases/accidents and follow up of these cases;
• Arranging for Cash to Master;
• Verifying and approve for payment of Travelling Expenses upon request;
• Performing any other special tasks as may be assigned;
• Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System;
• Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
• Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
• Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.

The Crewing Operator reports to and is accountable to the Crewing Fleet Manager.

The Crewing Operators shall work closely together and communicate effectively with each other. They shall back each other up thus contributing to the smooth operation of the Maritime HR Department during their absence.