Manager, Manning

Comaea Consulting; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Comaea Consulting, a leading maritime firm, seeks an experienced Manager, Manning in Mumbai to lead crew management for senior officers. You’ll oversee sourcing, retention, and career progression with focus on flag state compliance and training coordination.

Based in Mumbai, the role requires strategic leadership and close collaboration with owners, ship managers, and international offices, including welfare programs and performance planning. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of shore-based crewing or marine HR experience in maritime industry.
• Experience managing bulk carriers for crewing or marine HR.
• Familiar with flag state regulations and DG Shipping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rank-wise planning and officer availability for Chief Engineer to Chief Officer.
• Drive seafarer engagement and retention initiatives during shore leave.
• Manage career progression pathways and promotion panels.
• Coordinate pre-joining briefings and mandatory training programs.
• Ensure certifications and flag documentation meet DG Shipping requirements.
• Maintain ship-to-shore communications and crewing metrics for meetings.

Skills

Shore-based crewing

Crew management

Maritime HR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, HR, or related field

Tools

CFM - Cloud Fleet Management System

RPSL exposure

Job description

Our client is one of the leading MNC in the maritime industry with a solid international client base and offices around the globe. To support their strategic growth, they are seeking an experienced Manager, Manning to join their Fleet Personnel Division in Mumbai.

We are looking to connect with an experienced crewing professional who has built a strong track record in manning operations for Chief Engineer and Officers.

Manager, Manning

(Based in Mumbai, India)

ORGANISATION : This role is designed for a maritime professional who thrives at the heart of crew management and operational planning—delivering strategic leadership across senior officer sourcing, career progression, and seafarer welfare. Going beyond routine crewing logistics, this position offers broad organizational exposure across officer retention strategies, flag state compliance, pre-joining training, and owner relations, providing a unique platform to drive high operational standards and nurture a high-performing marine talent pool across the fleet.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY :

• Oversee rank-wise planning, officer availability, and roster matrix coordination while utilizing performance appraisals to optimize crew placements for Chief Engineer, First Engineer, Master and Chief Officer
• Drive seafarer engagement and retention initiatives, keeping open lines of communication and tracking welfare requirements for officers during shore leave
• Manage career progression pathways by tracking officer eligibility, coordinating promotion panels, and facilitating assessment interviews
• Coordinate pre-joining briefing sessions, map out mandatory training programs, and ensure all certifications and flag documentation meet flag state and DG Shipping requirements
• Maintain daily ship-to-shore operational communications, update vessel rotation planners, and present crewing metrics during joint meetings with owners and technical leads
• Supervise crew change logistics, visa procurement, travel arrangements, dispensation applications, and audit preparations for RPSL compliance

YOUR PROFILE :

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of shore-based crewing, crew management, or marine HR experience within the maritime industry
• Previous experience managing bulk carriers for crewing, crew management, or marine HR experience is a must
• Preferably with previous experience in using CFM - Cloud Fleet Management System or other crewing system with RPSL exposure
• Strong knowledge of maritime labor regulations, Flag State mandates, DG Shipping procedures, and industry compliance standards
• Proven ability to build strong, supportive relationships with marine officers and seagoing crew to maintain high retention rates
• Excellent organizational skills with hands‑on proficiency using maritime crewing software and planning applications
• Willingness to travel (approximately 40% travel requirement

THE OFFER :

• Be part of a global maritime organization with strong career growth opportunities
• Work in a high-impact role driving crew welfare and fleet operational readiness
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership, ship owners, and international offices