Crewing Officer

Responsibilities:-

• Ensure timely and efficient crew planning and vessel manning as per Safe Manning Certificates.
• Coordinate crew changes, embarkation, and disembarkation for assigned vessels.
• Maintain relief planning and rotation schedules in line with company policies.
• Source, screen, and select qualified seafarers according to vessel requirements.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidates’ experience, certifications, and suitability.
• Maintain an updated database of officers and ratings.
• Verify and maintain valid crew certification in accordance with STCW, Flag State, Class, and Company requirements.
• Monitor expiry dates for licenses, passports, visas, medicals, and mandatory training.
• Ensure compliance with MLC 2006, ISM Code, Flag State, and UAE maritime regulations.
• Prepare and manage employment contracts, letters of appointment, and crew agreements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date crew records in crewing management systems.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits, inspections, and port state control.
• Arrange flights, visas, hotel accommodation, and transportation for crew movements.
• Coordinate with agents, manning agencies, and port authorities as required.

Requirement

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Maritime Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in crewing operations within the maritime or offshore industry.

Sound knowledge of STCW, MLC 2006, ISM Code, Flag State, and Class requirements.