Flag State Coordinator

V.Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 312,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

V. Group, a global leader in ship management and marine services, seeks a detail-oriented professional in Manila to ensure seafarers meet Flag State requirements. You will work with crewing teams across offices, verify documents, and coordinate with authorities to avoid delays.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong English, and proven ability to work under pressure. Salary and benefits are competitive for the maritime sector.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any four-year course (Bachelor’s Degree).
• Computer literate.
• Keen attention to details and accuracy on information.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong coordination skills with proven follow-through.
• English language knowledge appropriate to the rank.

Responsibilities

• Works with crewing teams across various offices for timely fulfilment of flag state requirements for all assigned seafarers.
• Checks the validity of seafarer’s Flag State Documents and monitors status to meet joining schedule.
• Share required documents for flag state applications when requested by crewing operations.
• Coordinates technical matters and flag state requirements with authorities, departments and teams to avoid delays.
• Maintains and updates all related databases and files.
• Attends requests from the crewing department and performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coordination skills

Work under pressure

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ShipSure

Job description

Location Country

Philippines

Work Location

Manila

Who are V?

As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals - people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

This role is responsible for ensuring all assigned seafarers as specified by the principals are compliant with reference to Flag State Requirements.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Works with crewing teams across various offices for timely fulfilment of all applicable flag state requirements for all assigned seafarers.
• Checks the validity of seafarer’s Flag State Documents and monitors the status of Flag State documentation ensuring the Principal’s joining schedule is met accordingly.
• Share the list of requirements necessary for application when request is raised by crewing operations team. 4. Maintains updated file containing summary of applied, released and received applications ensuring documents to be used in Flag State application are clear, complete, and can be accessed through a common available application like ShipSure.
• Ensures proper and necessary coordination of technical matters and Flag state requirements with concerned authorities, departments, and specialist teams, both internal and external, to avoid application delays.
• Maintains and updates all related databases and files.
• Collates and submits to the Accounting Department all official receipts issued by the Flag State Authority for liquidation and ensures that applicable fees, payments, and invoices received from different authorities are also coordinated with the Accounting Department for the transfer of funds.
• Attends everyday request for processing by the crewing department and performs other related duties that may be assigned by superiors

What can I expect in return?

V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector - a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Graduate of any four-year course (Bachelor’s Degree)
• Computer literate
• Keen attention to details and accuracy on information being used
• Proven ability to work well under pressure
• Strong coordination skills with proven capability to follow-through and close pending requirements
• Required English language knowledge appropriate to the rank