Job Summary
A professional who is responsible for securing and building up non-Japanese crew, based on the company's crewing requirement plan.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Crew Management
- Attend to all crew-related matters in general.
- Ensure timely crew deployment and rotation in accordance with the company's operational requirements.
2. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Prepare and manage the crewing OPEX budget.
- Monitor crewing expenses and ensure cost-effective solutions.
3. Manning Company Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate with manning agencies to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Maintain strong working relationships with manning agents.
4. Training & Development
- Liaise with KLMA to organize seafarer trainings.
- Provide training and guidance to crewing group members.
- Support the development and competency of the crew.
5. Performance & Incident Management
- Handle PI (Personal Injury) matters related to crewing.
- Monitor crew performance and address any disciplinary or welfare issues.
6. Customer Support
- Assist the General Manager in responding to customer requirements related to crew deployment and management.
Requirements
- At least 2 year or more of Shore Experience required.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the industry.
- At least 6 months onboard experience as a Master or a Chief Officer with Class 1 Certificate of Competency.
- Good understanding of Ship Management with Maritime knowledge.
- Understanding and communicating in Japanese language or as a 2nd language is preferred to liase with Japanese counterparts.