Purser

Saipem; Chennai District; On-site; INR 5,758,000 - 8,637,000; Full time

Job summary

Saipem is seeking a Purser to manage crew changes, rosters, and travel logistics for offshore personnel on worldwide assignments. The role includes coordinating with travel and marine agencies, supporting training/certificates, and ensuring proper documentation and ISPS-compliant badges for new personnel.

The position requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree and English proficiency, with a minimum of 3 years' purser or related admin experience onboard or offshore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• English language proficiency required.
• 3+ years purser or travel/logistics admin experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew changes and roster updates for the vessel.
• Arrange arrivals/departures and accommodation per management roster.
• Coordinate with travel and marine agencies for personnel logistics and travel.
• Support Master/OIM with training and certificates management as needed.
• Ensure ISPS-related badges and crew documentation are maintained.
• Prepare daily reports (POB, shifts, muster lists, meals, crew lists).

Skills

English language

Education

Master's / Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Purser. Location: Worldwide.

Mission Arrange the personnel arrivals and departures in line with the roster defined by the Management and assign the accommodation. Support the administration of the personnel on board. Liaise with the travel and marine agencies for the personnel logistics and travelling activities. Where required, support the Master/OIM in the training and certificates management.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew changes
• Update and maintain the Roster plan of personnel assigned to the vessel, in line with instructions from the vessel offshore management
• Plan and record the personnel arrivals and departures from Helicopter and Crew change boats for all companies on board
• Verifie the minimum documentation of personnel for pre-embarkation purposes and support in preparation of the List of Crew
• Issue Badges in line with ISPS requirements for new personnel
• Prepare daily reports on POB, shifts, muster lists, daily meals, helicopter crew lists, look-aheads for the relevant parties
• Record the attendances/absences of personnel (overtime, sickness, holidays, etc.), hours of work/rest in line with company procedures
• Ensure the management of cash advance, within the remits defined by the Master
• Liaise with Catering for room cleaning and meals arrangement
• Handle all lockers for personnel onboard
• Issue requests for hotel and transportation booking
• Interface with the marine agency and the Master/OIM for emigrations formalities
• Where required, update the Vessel Training and Certificates matrix and liaises with relevant internal or external training/certificates departments, and the reference resource for training booking request and certificates application, in line with vessel management instructions

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree/bachelor's degree
• Languages: English language skills required
• Technical Knowledge: Minimum 3 years purser experience onboard or administrative experience onshore working with a travel / offshore manning agency / Logistics / Administrative Support role