Manager - Crewing

Role overview

Crewing operations

• Manage daily crewing operations and timely, compliant deployment.
• Oversee crew planning, rotations, and vessel assignments to optimize utilization and minimize disruption.
• Supervise recruitment, onboarding, and mobilization of seafarers.
• Maintain accurate and compliant crew documentation, certifications, and records.
• Monitor crew performance, attendance, conduct, grievances, discipline, and welfare.

Compliance and partnerships

• Coordinate with Operations, Fleet, HR, and external partners.
• Track costs and identify efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with maritime labor laws, international regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain relationships with manning agencies and training institutes.
• Support audits and inspections by maintaining compliant practices and records.

People management

• Supervise and guide the crewing team; coach staff and provide performance feedback.
• Assist in setting team objectives and monitoring KPIs.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage.
• 8–9 years of relevant experience, including end-to-end crewing operations.
• Knowledge of maritime regulations, crew compliance, planning, mobilization, and welfare.
• Experience coordinating across operations, HR, and external agencies.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational, coordination, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and a crewing system.