Crewing Manager (Ship Management)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A ship management company in Singapore is seeking a Crewing Manager to plan and assign crew members alongside the Technical Superintendent. You will manage briefings, oversee crew changes, assess performance, and handle crew-related medical crises, all while adhering to STCW regulations. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and fluent in English, with a desire to contribute to the organization's new ship management system. Frequent travel to ships is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proactive and ambitious individual eager to help create a new ship management system.
• Competent communicator, well-organized, structured, and capable of managing crew changes.
• Knowledge of planning and managing employee relations; previous experience in crewing/shipping is a plus.
• Fluent in English for effective interaction with global staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan officer and rating crew assignments in collaboration with the Technical Superintendent.
• Manage briefings for on-signing personnel and maintain internal/external communications.
• Oversee global crew changes in an economical manner.
• Assess crew performance reports and coordinate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Handle medical crises and crew-related issues in coordination with the insurance department.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and adhere to company protocols.
• Conduct frequent ship trips close to the regional headquarters.

Skills

Proactive

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to handle last-minute situations

Education

Experience in crewing and shipping industries

Job description

About the job Crewing Manager (Ship Management)

Job Description:

• Officer and rating crew planning: this involves assigning and choosing members in collaboration with the Technical Superintendent
• Start briefings for the on-signing personnel and handle pertinent internal and external communications. Track and oversee global crew changes in the most economical way.
• Examine and assess the crew performance reports, and be ready to coordinate or communicate any necessary disciplinary actions with the vessel's command and the Technical Superintendent onshore.
• In close coordination with the insurance department, handle medical crises and cases pertaining to the crew.
• Keep yourself updated on regulatory developments, such as those pertaining to STCW 95 flag state regulations and adhere to the company's protocol.
• Frequent ship trips close to the regional headquarters

Requirements:

• Proactive, ambitious, and enthusiastic individual who is keen to contribute to the creation of a new ship management system by implementing newly developed procedures for crew-related issues.
• Competent communicator who is well-organized, structured, and capable of handling last-minute crew change circumstances with assurance.
• Knowledge of planning and managing employee relations Ideally, you have prior experience in the crewing and shipping industries.
• Speaking and writing English fluently allows you to interact with a global staff of various levels.