Crewing Operator

Columbia Shipmanagement; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. in Manila is seeking a Crewing Operator to manage crew changes and ensure compliance with employment agreements.

You will verify training and qualifications per STCW and Flag State, inform wage departments about status changes, and support the crewing team to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires proactive communication with the Crewing Superintendent and a strong grasp of the company management system.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience onboard or ashore in shipping or ship management.
• Good command of the English language.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crew changes in compliance with SEA and Crewing Superintendent.
• Verify that Seafarers are trained and qualified per STCW and Flag State requirements.
• Inform Crew Wages Department on changes of employment status.
• Inform relevant parties of medical cases/accidents and follow up.
• Arrange for Cash to Master; approve Travelling Expenses.
• Perform other special tasks as assigned.
• Be conversant with the Company’s Management System and implement it.
• Contribute to development or amendment of procedures.
• Promote continual improvement in crewing processes.
• The Crewing Operator reports to the Crewing Superintendent or Assistant Crewing Superintendent.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth crewing operations.

Skills

Crewing experience

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

The Crewing Operator Shall Have The Following Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years working experience onboard a ship or ashore in a shipping/ ship management company;
• Good command of the English language;
• Computer knowledge;
• Organizational skills.

Job Description

• Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement and as agreed with the Crewing Superintendent;
• Verifying that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirements;
• Informing Crew Wages Department on any changes of the employment status, i.e. signing on and off of seafarers;
• Informing relevant parties of any medical cases/accidents and follow up of these cases;
• Arranging for Cash to Master;
• Verifying and approve for payment of Travelling Expenses upon request;
• Performing any other special tasks as may be assigned;
• Being adequately conversant with the Company’s Management System;
• Implementing effectively the Company’s Management System;
• Contributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing procedures;
• Promoting and supporting efforts for continual improvement.
• The Crewing Operator reports to and is accountable to the Crewing Superintendent or to the Assistant Crewing Superintendent as required.
• The Crewing Operators shall work closely together and communicate effectively with each other. They shall back each other up thus contributing to the smooth operation of the Crewing Department during their absence.