Crewing Manager

Job Description

• Provide leadership, planning, and overall management of the Crewing Department.
• Oversee all crewing matters within the Group.
• Prepare marine personnel budgets and follow up, keeping Management informed about changes.
• Assist in preparing crew cost estimates.
• Recruit and re-employ all senior and junior officers or crew, regardless of nationality.
• Maintain contact with Seamen’s Unions, negotiate CBAs, and present them to the Director for final approval.
• Interview potential new senior officers.
• Verify that the insurance cover required for officers and crew is according to the CBA or that the individual contract is in line with the vessel’s P&I coverage.
• Control drug and alcohol testing for all vessels.
• Liaise with charterers regarding senior officers/crew disputes.
• Be prepared to visit vessels to investigate specific crew problems.
• Collate Crew P&I claim documents.
• Follow up on all relevant CBA terms, conditions, and changes.
• Ensure the Master is informed and holds a copy of the relevant CBA.
• Propose wage levels, terms, and conditions for personnel not covered by CBAs, if required.
• Take overall responsibility for the appraisal, training, and monitoring of marine crew performance.
• Appoint crewing agents and ensure their compliance with PRL training requirements and needs.
• Visit manning agents and conduct internal audits, if required.
• Monitor and appoint medical institutions to perform pre- or post-medical examinations in accordance with PRL requirements and standards.
• Negotiate and approve crew agency fees.
• Provide advice and proposals on Cadet, Trainee, and recruitment programs.
• Appoint and monitor the performance of marine travel agents worldwide.
• Liaise with other departments to manage the crew team accordingly.
• Liaise with the Sea Radiance (ship agency) team to ensure all aspects of the agency are in order.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in crewing management.
• Experience in crewing arrangements and HR for OSVs, accommodation barges, AHTS, and PSV.
• Proven experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Extensive knowledge of labor requirements for countries such as Malaysia, and regions in the Middle East like Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
• Diploma or Degree holder with relevant experience in marine crew recruitment and management.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with charterers, labor unions, authorities, crew agents, and training centers, acting in the best interest of the organization.
• Having a personal network of crew members is a plus.
• Experience with ship agency and crewing agency operations.

Candidates interested in applying should include their expected salary, reasons for leaving their current role, and notice period in their resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,500.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• ship agency and crewing agency operations: 5 years (Preferred)
• crewing management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Description

• Provide leadership, planning, and overall management of the Crewing Department.
• Oversee all crewing matters within the Group.
• Prepare marine personnel budgets and follow up, keeping Management informed about changes.
• Assist in preparing crew cost estimates.
• Recruit and re-employ all senior and junior officers or crew, regardless of nationality.
• Maintain contact with Seamen’s Unions, negotiate CBAs, and present them to the Director for final approval.
• Interview potential new senior officers.
• Verify that the insurance cover required for officers and crew is according to the CBA or that the individual contract is in line with the vessel’s P&I coverage.
• Control drug and alcohol testing for all vessels.
• Liaise with charterers regarding senior officers/crew disputes.
• Be prepared to visit vessels to investigate specific crew problems.
• Collate Crew P&I claim documents.
• Follow up on all relevant CBA terms, conditions, and changes.
• Ensure the Master is informed and holds a copy of the relevant CBA.
• Propose wage levels, terms, and conditions for personnel not covered by CBAs, if required.
• Take overall responsibility for the appraisal, training, and monitoring of marine crew performance.
• Appoint crewing agents and ensure their compliance with PRL training requirements and needs.
• Visit manning agents and conduct internal audits, if required.
• Monitor and appoint medical institutions to perform pre- or post-medical examinations in accordance with PRL requirements and standards.
• Negotiate and approve crew agency fees.
• Provide advice and proposals on Cadet, Trainee, and recruitment programs.
• Appoint and monitor the performance of marine travel agents worldwide.
• Liaise with other departments to manage the crew team accordingly.
• Liaise with the Sea Radiance (ship agency) team to ensure all aspects of the agency are in order.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in crewing management.
• Experience in crewing arrangements and HR for OSVs, accommodation barges, AHTS, and PSV.
• Proven experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Extensive knowledge of labor requirements for countries such as Malaysia, and regions in the Middle East like Dubai, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
• Diploma or Degree holder with relevant experience in marine crew recruitment and management.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with charterers, labor unions, authorities, crew agents, and training centers, acting in the best interest of the organization.
• Having a personal network of crew members is a plus.
• Experience with ship agency and crewing agency operations.

Candidates interested in applying should include their expected salary, reasons for leaving their current role, and notice period in their resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,500.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• ship agency and crewing agency operations: 5 years (Preferred)
• crewing management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person