Fleet Personnel Officer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company in Singapore seeks a Fleet Personnel Officer to oversee crew operations and manage recruitment, rotations, and compliance with maritime regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a maritime-related field and at least 5 years of experience in the maritime recruitment sector. Strong organizational and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail, are essential to ensure effective crew management and compliance. This role is vital for maintaining safe and continuous vessel operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations.
• Proven experience in employment contract development and crew planning.
• Familiarity with maritime labor law and seafarers’ rights.

Responsibilities

• Execute vessel manning plans by identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified seafarers.
• Review and approve employment contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Plan and implement crew rotations and end-of-contract procedures.
• Monitor current and future crew vacancies and develop annual manning plans and budgets.
• Coordinate crew embarkation and disembarkation logistics.
• Liaise with flag state authorities for regulatory compliance.
• Communicate operational changes to vessel personnel.
• Assess crew performance, identify training needs, and implement development plans.
• Optimize crew travel arrangements and monitor associated costs.

Skills

Strong understanding of vessel crew requirements and seafarer qualifications

Knowledge of global and local maritime employment markets

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across geographies

High attention to detail and commitment to compliance

Strong communication skills and fluency in English

Proficiency in standard office software and digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a maritime-related field

Job description

As a Fleet Personnel Officer at BSM, you will engage in crew operations, serving as a key link between ship and shore. You will be overseeing crew planning, recruitment, rotation, and development while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and cost efficiency to support safe and continuous vessel operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute vessel manning plans by identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified seafarers in line with flag state regulations and budget constraints
• Review and approve employment contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards
• Plan and implement crew rotations and end-of-contract procedures to maintain uninterrupted vessel operations
• Monitor current and future crew vacancies and support the development of annual manning plans and budgets
• Coordinate crew embarkation and disembarkation logistics, ensuring cost-effective and timely execution
• Liaise with flag state authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date documentation
• Communicate operational changes to vessel personnel and ensure access to relevant documentation
• Assess crew performance, identify training needs, and support the implementation of development plans in collaboration with training centers
• Optimize crew travel arrangements and monitor associated costs to ensure value-for-money services

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a maritime‑related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations
• Proven experience in employment contract development and crew planning
• Familiarity with maritime labor law and seafarers’ rights

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of vessel crew requirements and seafarer qualifications
• Knowledge of global and local maritime employment markets
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across geographies
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• Proficiency in standard office software and digital tools