Crewing Manager

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Core Responsibility Overall accountability for safe, compliant, and efficient crewing of the tanker fleet, ensuring alignment with regulatory, company, and oil major (OCIMF/SIRE/TMSA) requirements. 1.Crewing Operations & Manning Control Own end-to-end crew planning, rotations, and deployment for fleet Ensure vessels are continuously manned in compliance with safe manning and charterer expectations Maintain stable crew matrix to support operational consistency and reduce human-factor risks Oversee timely and disruption-free crew changes globally 2.Compliance, Audit & Governance Accountable for full compliance with STCW, MLC, Flag, Port State, MPA, and MOM regulations Ensure continuous audit readiness for SIRE, TMSA, and internal audits Maintain zero overdue certification / documentation deficiencies Oversee integrity and accuracy of all crew records and documentation 3.Recruitment & Crew Strategy Lead recruitment, selection, and retention strategy for tanker crew Ensure deployment of qualified, vetted, and charterer-acceptable personnel Develop succession plans for senior ranks (Master, Chief Engineer, C/O) Drive retention and reduce crew turnover 4.Crew Performance & Risk Management Oversee crew appraisal systems and performance monitoring Manage incidents, disciplinary cases, and escalation matters Identify and mitigate human-factor risks impacting vessel performance Support incident investigations and corrective actions 5.Stakeholder & Operational Coordination Liaise with Masters, Technical, Marine, and Operations teams on crewing matters Manage relationships with manning agents, unions, and authorities Ensure alignment between crewing, vessel performance, and operational requirements 6.Payroll, Budget & Cost Control Own crewing budget and cost optimisation Oversee payroll accuracy, claims, and crew-related expenses Ensure cost-efficient deployment without compromising quality 7.Leadership & Continuous Improvement Lead and develop crewing team Drive digitalisation and process improvements (e.g. P-files, systems) Support strategic manpower planning aligned with fleet growth Job Requirements Diploma / Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, or related discipline. About 3 years of crewing or relevant work experience . Strong knowledge of STCW, MLC, tanker operations, and Singapore regulatory framework (MPA & MOM) . Experience in managing crew planning, recruitment, compliance, and payroll . Familiar with crewing systems, MOM WPOL/EPOL, and MPA online portals. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple vessels and priorities in a fast-paced environment. High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Experience handling oil/chemical tanker crew. Familiarity with TMSA, SIRE, and oil major requirements . Experience dealing with international crew, unions, and P&I/insurance matters.

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