Global Fleet Crew Planner & Compliance Lead

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Benefit

Social Security/PhilHealth/SSS

Medical Insurance (HMO)

Life Insurance

Free Uniform

Free Office Lunch

Leave on Day 1 (Sick/Vacation)

18–22 Vacation Days/yr

21 Sick Days/yr

Hybrid setup

Compassionate Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Birthday Leave

Birthday Allowance Php 1500

Medical Reimbursement

Wedding Gift

Eyeglasses on Regularization

Job summary

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in the Philippines seeks a Fleet Personnel Officer to manage crew planning, rotations, and recruitment across vessels, liaising between ships and shore while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a maritime degree or certificate and at least five years in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations, with strong organizational skills, English fluency, and the ability to coordinate across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a maritime-related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations.
• Proven experience in employment contract development and crew planning.
• Familiarity with maritime labor law and seafarers’ rights.

Responsibilities

• Execute vessel manning plans by identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified seafarers in line with flag state regulations and budget constraints.
• Review and approve employment contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Plan and implement crew rotations and end-of-contract procedures to maintain uninterrupted vessel operations.
• Monitor current and future crew vacancies and support the development of annual manning plans and budgets.
• Coordinate crew embarkation and disembarkation logistics, ensuring cost-effective and timely execution.
• Liaise with flag state authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Communicate operational changes to vessel personnel and ensure access to relevant documentation.
• Assess crew performance, identify training needs, and support the implementation of development plans in collaboration with training centers.
• Optimize crew travel arrangements and monitor associated costs to ensure value-for-money services.

Skills

Crew planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

English fluency

Cost management

Education

Maritime degree or certificate

Job description

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement in the Philippines seeks a Fleet Personnel Officer to manage crew planning, rotations, and recruitment across vessels, liaising between ships and shore while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a maritime degree or certificate and at least five years in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations, with strong organizational skills, English fluency, and the ability to coordinate across geographies.