Crewing Manager (Ship Owner)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime company is seeking a Crewing Manager to oversee personnel administration including recruitment, compliance with regulations, and crew welfare. The right candidate will need to have significant experience in the shipping industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced work environment. This role ensures the company's fleet is adequately manned while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar capacity as Crewing Manager.
• Knowledge of application for employment passes and MOM regulations.
• Meticulous, pro-active with a positive attitude and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage crew personnel administration and compliance with marine regulations.
• Supervise the implementation of Crewing department procedures.
• Handle selection and recruitment of seafarers in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Human Resource/General Business or Marine Related Fields

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of crew personnel administration
• Plan/update schedule and movement for all crew
• Supervise implementation and execution of Crewing department procedures
• Ensure compliance with marine regulations (MPA, ICA etc)
• Interaction with crew on manpower/welfare issues including payroll
• Ensure that Company’s fleet of vessel is well manned with qualified crews and
  in compliance with regulations/STCW
• Manage the selection and recruitment of all seafarers in accordance with
  Company’s procedures
• Sourcing for crewing agencies that meet Company’s needs
• Handling visas and ensuring legislation of crew certification adhered
• Manage and administer crew’s training records
• Submission of Application/Refund of Foreign Worker Levy
• Involvement in Company ISM/MLC and other regulatory audits and
  maintaining documentations
• Reviewing performance of all seagoing personnel and make
  recommendations on their remuneration package or training needs after
  consultation with the Department Heads.
• Resolving employment disputes with seafarers and their representatives and
  ensuring smooth completion of same.
• Stay abreast of manning developments including the requirements of ILO,
  Flag Administration, Seamen’s union and representative bodies, shipowners’
  unions and employment associations.
• Prepare monthly and weekly reports to the Director.
• Other Ad-Hoc duties relating to Marine/Crewing/HR

Requirements:

• Min 5 years experience in a similar capacity as Crewing manager in shipping
  companies
• Knowledge of application for employment passes (including Work Permit/ S Pass
  etc) & MOM regulations
• Bachelor Degree in Human resource/general business or marine related fields
• Good leadership and people management skills
• Meticulous, pro-active with positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a fast paced
  working environment
• Able to work independently and as a team