Chief Purser | Passenger - Ocean Cruise | Mediterranean

OSM MARITIME SERVICES, INC.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,813,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

OSM Thome invites experienced Documentation Purser to join a Mediterranean cruise vessel. You will manage guest and crew documentation, handle onboard financial tasks, and ensure accurate records while maintaining clear communication between ship, guests, and shore.

This contract at sea requires prior Purser or Chief Purser experience, strong attention to detail, and fluency in English; valid seagoing documentation and medicals are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Purser or Chief Purser on passenger/cruise vessels.
• Strong knowledge of ship documentation and port/immigration procedures.
• Good understanding of onboard accounting and cash handling.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure.
• Valid seagoing documents and medical, as per international standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all guest and crew documentation, records, and reports
• Handle shipboard finance, billing, and passenger accounts
• Prepare and control voyage, port, and immigration paperwork
• Coordinate with the Master, Hotel Manager, and shore offices
• Maintain accurate filing and secure storage of all documents
• Supervise purser/administration staff as required

Skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Ship documentation

Onboard accounting

Job description

Join our team and advance your maritime career today!

Join OSM Thome as Documentation Purser on a Mediterranean ocean cruise. Handle passenger documentation and ensure smooth onboard operations.

Join OSM Thome as Documentation Purser on a passenger ocean cruise vessel trading in the Mediterranean. In this role you will handle all shipboard documentation and guest accounting, ensuring smooth cruise operations and clear communication between ship, guests, and shore.

• Key responsibilities:
• Manage all guest and crew documentation, records, and reports
• Handle shipboard finance, billing, and passenger accounts
• Prepare and control voyage, port, and immigration paperwork
• Coordinate with the Master, Hotel Manager, and shore offices
• Maintain accurate filing and secure storage of all documents
• Supervise purser/administration staff as required

• Requirements:
• Experience as Purser or Chief Purser on passenger/cruise vessels
• Strong knowledge of ship documentation and port/immigration procedures
• Good understanding of onboard accounting and cash handling
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure
• Valid seagoing documents and medical, as per international standards

Location: Mediterranean

Contract Type: At sea

Employment Type: Contractual

Recruitment Office: Philippines (MSI)

Position: Chief Purser

Application Deadline: 06 Oct 2026