Fleet Personnel Officer, Seafarer Division

MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ship management company in Singapore is looking for a professional to support the Seafarer Division Manager. Responsibilities include managing crew activities, liaising with crewing managers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of shore experience in a ship management company and strong computer skills. An attractive remuneration package is offered along with excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Fringe benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years shore experience in a ship management company, preferably crew management related.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Flexible and able to work across cultural lines.

Responsibilities

• Support Seafarer Division Assistant Manager / Manager.
• Liaise with the crewing managers / manning agents.
• Monitor performance of contracted crewing managers.

Skills

Good computer skills

Knowledge of industry regulations

Team worker with good interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

ShipNet

PAL

Shipmate

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Manage

• Support Seafarer Division Assistant Manager / Manager on the day-to-day activities of Seafarer Division.
• Liaise with the crewing managers / manning agents.

2. Monitor

• Performance of contracted crewing managers / manning agents, and their subcontractors.
• Compliance with SIGTTO, any other officer qualification / experience matrix and international standards.
• Performance of assigned seafarers through an effective appraisal system.

3. Appoint

• Work closely with the appropriate managers / superintendents / appointed crew manning managers / agents.
• Comply with the Company’s safety management system (USMS) and propose changes when required or indicated.
• Monitor the vessel schedule and plan for crew change.
• Review seafarer qualifications ensuring compliance with all related latest code and regulations.
• Check and monitor documents, licenses and endorsements validity for all ranks.
• Maintain seafarers’ records such as appraisals, disciplinary records, medical certificates, drug and alcohol (D&A) results of assigned crews to satisfy the requirements of ISM / STCW and international standards.
• Monitor appraisal records and provide in-house guidance / instruction on how to effectively appraise personnel.
• Assist the recruitment interview of seafarer.
• Assist recruitment of officer and cadet appointments in liaison with the Technical Fleet Manager / Technical superintendent / Marine superintendent.
• Arrange Pre-boarding Briefing for senior officers on fleet personnel updates and activities.
• Attend regular meetings with manning agents.
• Assist preparation of annual manning agent audit.
• Assist preparation of annual seafarer seminar.
• Assist in filing and record keeping of manning related forms / documents.
• Visit company's LNG vessels as necessary to foster good working relationships and maintain moral support.
• Report bi-annually to management providing data on the manning function, crew composition, retention, recruitment, and training programs.
• Monitor industry manning and training standards and report to management on any anticipated changes (benchmarking).
• Assist preparation of manning budgets (OPEX), projections and provision explanations to management.
• Check and process manning invoices, and liaison with accounting department for payment.
• Administration and reconciliation of all ship-personnel-related personal injury and medical protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance claims.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years shore experience in ship management company, preferably crew management related.
• Good computer skills

1. Microsoft Office
2. ShipNet
3. PAL
4. Shipmate

• Knowledge of industry regulations including STCW / MLC / ISM / IMO / TMSA / Flag state requirement / Crew’s documentation & license.
• Knowledge of industry related database systems or an ability to be trained as a high-level user.
• Knowledge and understanding of the sea staff recruitment process.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Flexible and able to work across cultural lines.
• Team worker with good interpersonal skills.

We offer an attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.

All information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment-related purpose only and will be handled in strict confidence by authorized personnel. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.