Assistant Crewing Manager (Tanker/Bulk)
- Support the Crewing Manager in overseeing day-to-day crewing activities.
- Plan crew rotations and ensure vessels maintain the required safe-manning levels.
- Coordinate the recruitment, screening, selection and deployment of seafarers.
- Review candidates’ experience, competency, qualifications and suitability for appointment.
- Verify certificates, licences, medical records, training documents and sea-service history.
- Ensure compliance with STCW, MLC, flag-state and company requirements.
- Coordinate crew changes, including flights, visas, accommodation, transportation and port-agent arrangements.
- Monitor the expiry of passports, seaman’s books, medical certificates and Certificates of Competency.
- Prepare employment contracts, joining documents and other crew-related documentation.
- Liaise with Masters, vessel managers, manning agencies and internal departments regarding crewing requirements.
- Coordinate crew payroll information, leave records, allowances and expense claims.
- Monitor crewing costs and support the preparation of manpower budgets.
- Assist with seafarer appraisals, promotions, succession planning and career development.
- Coordinate mandatory training and competency-development programmes.
- Address crew welfare, performance and disciplinary matters in accordance with company procedures.
- Support medical cases, repatriations and emergency crew replacements.
- Maintain accurate personnel records within the crewing-management system.
- Prepare crewing reports, manpower statistics and management updates.
- Support internal and external audits relating to crew-management processes.
- Guide junior crewing personnel and provide operational coverage in the Crewing Manager’s absence.
- Provide after-hours support for urgent crewing matters when required.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- At least five years of relevant experience in marine crewing or ship management.
- Previous supervisory or team-lead experience within a crewing department would be advantageous.
- Experience supporting tanker vessels, preferably chemical or oil tankers.
- Good knowledge of STCW, MLC, flag-state regulations and seafarer certification requirements.
- Familiarity with crew planning, recruitment, payroll coordination and crew-change procedures.
- Strong understanding of maritime documentation and international travel requirements.
- Good leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple crew rotations and urgent personnel requirements simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and crewing-management systems.
- Willing to provide support outside regular office hours when operationally required.