Crewing Manager

Responsibilities

To ensure the effective planning, recruitment, deployment, and management of qualified crew for all vessels in line with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and company standards, while optimizing crew performance, welfare, and cost-efficiency.

Crew Planning & Deployment:

Plan and manage crew rotations to ensure vessels are always manned with qualified personnel.

Recruitment & Selection:

Source, assess, and recruit competent seafarers in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Compliance & Certification:

Ensure all crew hold valid certifications and that operations comply with international (e.g., STCW, MLC), flag state, and local (e.g., NIMASA) regulations.

Training & Development:

Identify training needs and coordinate necessary courses to maintain crew competence and readiness.

Performance Management:

Monitor crew performance, handle appraisals, and manage disciplinary or performance improvement actions as needed.

Crew Welfare & Support:

Address crew welfare matters, grievances, and onboard support, including health, safety, and wellbeing.

Expected Outcomes:

Identify crewing needs, Regular update summary of crew status showing number in fleet and gaps.

Coordinate internal mobility and manage promotion.

Implement and monitor an adequate and cost-effective sourcing strategy.

Timely coordination of recruitment process of recruitment of competent senior officers and ratings for assigned vessels in line with industry and flag state requirements.

Documented and published Crew Planning process.

Identification of Crew competency for all vessels in line with STCW requirements.

Ensure appraisal process for all vessel and surfer crew in place.

Ensure all crew certifications are accurate and updated.

Obtain flag state certification and licenses required for crew.

Consistent and accurate recruitment/succession Planning.

Industries:Human Resources

Function: Human Resources