Crewing Officer (Marine)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime recruitment agency in Singapore is looking for a crew manager to handle recruitment, coordinate crew interviews, and manage certification documents for seafarers. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of crewing experience and strong organizational skills. You will work in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and effective communication are key. This role offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic team while ensuring compliance with maritime standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of crewing/manning experience within the maritime industry.
• Pleasant, mature personality with strong communication skills.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Recruit seafarers through collaboration with crewing agencies.
• Coordinate interview arrangements for senior officers.
• Review seafarers’ certification and arrange medical examinations.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Microsoft Office

Multitasking Ability

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Recruit seafarers through collaboration with crewing agencies.
• Coordinate interview arrangements for senior officers with respective department heads.
• Review seafarers’ certification and arrange medical examinations as required by Charterers.
• Validate seafarers’ certification with relevant authorities and handle Flag State licence applications.
• Ensure validity of seafarers’ documents/certificates and maintain accurate records in the crewing system.
• Monitor compliance of vessels with minimum safe manning standards.
• Work with manning and port agents to manage crew changes, including visa processing and flight arrangements.
• Maintain updated crew rotation plans, schedules, and crew lists.
• Track expiration of seafarers’ certificates and documents.
• Ensure timely completion, signing, and uploading of crew appraisal reports into the crewing system.
• Submit crew sign-on/off information via the MPA DigitPort portal for Singapore-flagged vessels.
• Check and validate crew-related invoices.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by the Crewing Manager.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any discipline.
• At least 1 year of crewing/manning experience within the maritime industry.
• Pleasant, mature personality with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to multitask and work independently.