Deputy Crewing Manager and Crewing Executive

Njordships Management India Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Njordships Management India Pvt Ltd in Chennai is seeking a Deputy Crewing Manager and Crewing Executive to plan and coordinate crew changes, maintain crew records, and ensure regulatory compliance across the fleet.

You will liaise with seafarers, manning agencies, and internal teams, manage training logs, and support audits while driving improvements in crewing processes. A maritime or HR background is valued, with strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Crew management and maritime operations skills, including crew planning, scheduling, and deployment.
• Knowledge of marine regulations and compliance, such as STCW, flag state, and company-specific crewing standards.
• Experience in documentation and database management, including crew records, certifications, and training logs.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills for working with seafarers, manning agencies, training bodies, and internal teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflict resolution and sensitive personnel matters.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant crewing or ship management software.
• Prior experience in crewing, ship management, or maritime HR is highly preferred; sailing experience or a nautical/technical background is an advantage.
• Relevant education in maritime studies, business administration, HR, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under time-sensitive conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate crew changes across vessels.
• Maintain crew databases and records.
• Monitor certifications and training records.
• Liaise with manning agencies, training centres and internal teams.
• Prepare crew deployment schedules and join formalities.
• Manage travel arrangements and joining procedures.
• Support performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Contribute to improving crewing processes and resolve issues.
• Assist audits and compliance activities across the fleet.

Skills

Crew management

Maritime operations

Crew planning

Crew scheduling

Crew deployment

Regulatory compliance

STCW compliance

Documentation management

Crew records management

Training logs management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Crewing software

Maritime HR

Nautical background

Education

Maritime studies

Business administration

Human Resources

Tools

MS Office

Crewing software

Ship management software

Job description

Company Description

Njordships Management India Pvt Ltd provides ship management, crew management, and maritime consultancy services to clients worldwide. The company manages a wide range of vessels, including tankers, dry cargo ships, and bulk carriers, overseeing technical, operational, and crewing functions to ensure safe and efficient global operations. Its teams consist of experts in technical, nautical, crewing, and commercial disciplines, supporting high standards of performance. Njordships maintains a strong talent pool of highly qualified seafarers and skilled on-shore staff, with a clear focus on recruitment, training, and crew management. All activities are conducted in line with company standards and statutory requirements, offering a professional and compliant working environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai for a Deputy Crewing Manager and Crewing Executive. The role involves planning and coordinating crew changes, ensuring vessels are staffed with qualified and compliant personnel according to company and regulatory requirements. The position is responsible for maintaining crew databases, monitoring certification and training records, and liaising with manning agencies, training centers, and internal departments. Daily tasks include preparing crew deployment schedules, handling travel and joining formalities, managing documentation, and supporting performance evaluations and succession planning for sea staff. The role also contributes to improving crewing processes, resolving crewing-related issues, and supporting audits and compliance activities across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Crew management and maritime operations skills, including crew planning, scheduling, and deployment.
• Knowledge of marine regulations and compliance, such as STCW, flag state, and company-specific crewing standards.
• Experience in documentation and database management, including crew records, certifications, and training logs.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills for working with seafarers, manning agencies, training bodies, and internal teams.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflict resolution and sensitive personnel matters.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant crewing or ship management software.
• Prior experience in crewing, ship management, or maritime HR is highly preferred; sailing experience or a nautical/technical background is an advantage.
• Relevant education in maritime studies, business administration, HR, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under time-sensitive conditions.