Responsibilities

1. Manage Crew Recruitment Process

• Maintain effective communication and build strong relationships with crewing agencies to facilitate recruitment.

• Assist in screening and evaluating candidates to ensure they meet company standards.

• Verify the qualifications and certifications of potential and newly recruited crew members.

• Liaise with agents regarding crew contract matters and assist in negotiations as needed.

2. Manage Crew Deployment

• Monitor crew and vessel certificate validity, providing support to superintendents on manning issues.

• Track crew contract status and work permit validity, arranging crew changes as necessary.

• Develop and manage deployment schedules, updating crew manifests based on availability.

• Oversee day-to-day administrative tasks, including leave scheduling, grievance investigations, and disciplinary matters, escalating complex issues to senior management as required.

3. Administer Digital Port-Related Matters

• Oversee digital port processes to ensure compliance with relevant port regulations.

• Monitor and review shipping and port circulars from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), addressing any crewing-related implications.

Job specification

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proficiency in Malay preferred, due to crew demographics.

• 2-3 years of experience in crewing or maritime operations, ideally in a similar role.

• Strong understanding of international maritime regulations, including STCW Convention.

• Familiarity with Singapore maritime regulations and MPA requirements.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong administrative and multitasking capabilities.