Maritime Personnel Director

KNUTSEN OAS SHIPPING AS; Haugesund; On-site; NOK 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

International working environment

Excellent opportunities for personal &

professional development

Job summary

Knutsen OAS Shipping is seeking an experienced Maritime Personnel Director to lead and develop the crewing function across the organization. You will combine strategic leadership with operational excellence, taking overall responsibility for the Crewing department, workforce planning, talent development, crewing policies, and compliance across the fleet.

This is a key leadership role reporting to the COO, offering the chance to influence both day-to-day execution and long-term crewing

Qualifications

• Higher education in HR, management, maritime studies, or equivalent.
• Experience crewing operations in maritime industry, leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of MLC, STCW, SMS, flag state requirements and maritime regulations.
• Experience with recruitment, retention, talent development, and succession planning for seafarers.
• Fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group's crewing function and Crewing department.
• Develop and execute the Group's crewing strategy to support current and future business needs.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and succession planning across the fleet.
• Establish and monitor crewing objectives, KPIs, budgets, and performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all crewing activities.
• Ensure a safe, competent, and sustainable workforce that supports the Group's long-term growth.

Skills

Crew management

Workforce planning

Leadership

Regulations (MLC/STCW)

Recruitment & development

English fluent

Education

Higher education in HR/Management/Maritime Studies/Business Admin

Job description

Lead and develop the crewing function, workforce planning, and compliance across the fleet, reporting to the COO.

• Higher education in HR, Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Solid experience from crewing operations within the maritime industry, preferably in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of MLC, STCW, SMS, flag state requirements, and maritime regulations
• Experience with recruitment, retention, talent development, and succession planning for seafarers
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Key leadership role in a leading international shipping company
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Join Knutsen OAS Shipping as Maritime Personnel Director

Knutsen OAS Shipping is one of the world's leading operators within shuttle tanker and LNG transportation. With a fleet of more than 60 vessels and an ambitious newbuilding program that will see over 20 additional vessels delivered between 2026 and 2029, we are entering an exciting period of growth and development.

More than 2,500 employees across the globe contribute to our success, supported by a network of offices in Norway, Denmark, Latvia, France, Spain, Brazil, and the Philippines. Together, we deliver safe, reliable, and efficient maritime operations in a dynamic international environment.

Our people are our greatest asset. That is why health, safety, environmental responsibility, and quality are embedded in everything we do, shaping the way we work, collaborate, and continue to grow.

Knutsen Group is looking for an experienced and inspiring Maritime Personnel Director to lead and develop our crewing function across the organization.

In this key leadership role, you will combine strategic leadership with operational excellence, taking overall responsibility for the Crewing department, workforce planning, talent development, crewing policies, and compliance across our fleet.

This is a unique opportunity to influence both the day-to-day execution and the long-term development of crewing in one of the world's leading shipping companies.

The position reports to COO.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and further develop the Group's crewing function and Crewing department

Develop and execute the Group's crewing strategy to support current and future business needs

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, talent development, and succession planning across the fleet

Establish and monitor crewing objectives, KPIs, budgets, and performance targets

Drive continuous improvement, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all crewing activities

Ensure a safe, competent, and sustainable workforce that supports the Group's long-term growth

Qualifications:

Higher education within Human Resources, Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive relevant experience may compensate for formal education.

Solid experience from crewing operations within the maritime industry, preferably in a leadership role.

Strong understanding of crew management, workforce planning, and manning requirements in an international maritime environment.

Experience with recruitment, retention, talent development, and succession planning for seafarers.

Good knowledge of maritime employment conditions, collective bargaining agreements, and labor relations.

Strong understanding of MLC, STCW, SMS, flag state requirements, and other relevant maritime regulations.

Experience managing crewing budgets, workforce planning, and performance targets.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

Strong analytical, planning, and decision-making capabilities.

Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Norwegian language skills are considered an advantage.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a confident, self-driven, and inspiring leader

Has a proactive, solution-oriented, and positive mindset

Motivates and develops people and teams

Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach

Demonstrates strong analytical and decision-making skills

Builds trust and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization

Has high ethical standards and acts with integrity

Is passionate about continuous improvement and organizational development

Thrives in an international and dynamic environment

We Offer:

A key leadership role in a leading international shipping company

The opportunity to influence both the strategic and operational development of crewing across the Group

A professional, collaborative, and international working environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development

The opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to the future growth of the organization

Contact:

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• Bemanningsstyring
• Operational Excellence

Knutsen OAS Shipping is one of the world's leading operators within shuttle tanker and LNG transportation.

With a fleet of more than 60 vessels and an ambitious newbuilding program that will see over 20 additional vessels delivered between 2026 and 2029, we are entering an exciting period of growth and development.

More than 2,500 employees across the globe contribute to our success, supported by a network of offices in Norway, Denmark, Latvia, France, Spain, Brazil, and the Philippines.

Together, we deliver safe, reliable, and efficient maritime operations in a dynamic international environment.

Our people are our greatest asset.

That is why health, safety, environmental responsibility, and quality are embedded in everything we do, shaping the way we work, collaborate, and continue to grow.

MG Magnus Gudmundsen Chief Operating Officer 52 70 40 00 Kopier telefonnummer 52 70 40 00

HG Henriette Gausel HR Manager 52 70 40 00 Kopier telefonnummer 52 70 40 00