Crewing Officer

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local maritime recruitment company is looking for a Crewing Officer in Singapore to manage full-cycle crewing operations. Responsibilities include sourcing seafarers, managing crew documents, and coordinating logistics. The ideal candidate should possess a diploma and at least one year of experience in the maritime industry, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in crewing or manning within the maritime industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Source and coordinate seafarers through manning agencies.
• Arrange interviews for senior officers with relevant department heads.
• Verify seafarer certificates and arrange medical check-ups where required.
• Handle Flag State licence applications and certificate authenticity checks.
• Maintain accurate crew documents in the crewing system.
• Ensure all vessels meet minimum safe manning requirements.
• Coordinate crew changes including flights and logistics.
• Update crew planning, rotation lists, and crew lists.
• Monitor certificate/document expiry and manage renewals.
• Support crew appraisal processes and system uploads.
• Update relevant portals for crew movements.
• Verify crew-related invoices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Proactivity

Ability to work under pressure

Multitasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Job description

Faststream Recruitment is partnering in the maritime sector in the offshore sector to hire a Crewing Officer for their Singapore office.

The company manages a diverse fleet that includes tug boats, anchor-handling units, offshore support vessels (OSV), and platform supply vessels (PSV). This role sits within the Crewing Department and supports full-cycle crewing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and smooth crew management across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and coordinate seafarers through manning agencies
• Arrange interviews for senior officers with relevant department heads
• Verify seafarer certificates and arrange medical check-ups where required
• Handle Flag State licence applications and certificate authenticity checks
• Maintain accurate crew documents in the crewing system
• Ensure all vessels meet minimum safe manning requirements
• Coordinate crew changes (flights, visas, port agents, logistics)
• Update crew planning, rotation lists, and crew lists
• Monitor certificate/document expiry and manage renewals
• Support crew appraisal processes and system uploads
• Update relevant portals for crew movements (where applicable)
• Verify crew-related invoices
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline
• Min. 1 year of experience in crewing or manning within the maritime industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to multitask and work independently

Jess Choo EA Reg No: R1989216

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no: 09C3403