Crewing Operations Coordinator (Assistant Manager)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Crewing Manager to oversee day-to-day crewing activities and ensure safe-manning levels across vessels.

The role requires coordinating recruitment, screening and deployment of seafarers, verifying certificates and records, and ensuring compliance with STCW, MLC, flag-state regulations. It also involves coordinating crew changes, visas, travel, payroll coordination and preparing joining documents, with a focus on operational

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in maritime studies, HR, business administration or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant marine crewing or ship management experience.
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience within a crewing department.
• Experience supporting tanker vessels, preferably chemical or oil tankers.
• Strong knowledge of STCW, MLC, flag-state regulations and seafarer certification requirements.
• Familiarity with crew planning, recruitment, payroll coordination and crew-change procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day crewing activities and ensure compliant operations.
• Plan crew rotations and maintain safe-manning levels on vessels.
• Coordinate recruitment, screening and deployment of seafarers.
• Verify certificates, medical records and sea-service history for appointments.
• Coordinate crew changes, including flights, visas and accommodation.
• Prepare employment contracts and joining documents, maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain crewing-management system data and generate reports.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, HR, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Crewing-management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Crewing Manager to oversee day-to-day crewing activities and ensure safe-manning levels across vessels.

The role requires coordinating recruitment, screening and deployment of seafarers, verifying certificates and records, and ensuring compliance with STCW, MLC, flag-state regulations. It also involves coordinating crew changes, visas, travel, payroll coordination and preparing joining documents, with a focus on operational