Senior Crewing Superintendent

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Supervise, coach, and guide assigned Crewing Superintendents and Operators.
• Ensure vessels are manned safely and efficiently in line with statutory minimum requirements, vessel type, trade, and budget.
• Confirm seafarers hold valid STCW and Flag State certifications and required training.
• Verify medical fitness of seafarers through certified, independent practitioners before embarkation.
• Plan and implement crew changes in accordance with Seafarers’ Employment Agreements.
• Coordinate with vessels, owners, and operators to arrange timing and ports for crew changes.
• Handle travel logistics, visas, and required documentation for seafarers.
• Issue Seafarer Employment Agreements in compliance with MLC, Flag State, and local laws.
• Arrange proper handovers and onboard familiarization for joining crew.
• Ensure additional costs outside the manning agreement are billed to owners.
• Track seafarer performance, cadet progress, and initiate follow-up actions where required.
• Administer rotation schedules for officers and ratings.
• Support seafarer career planning, progression, and succession.
• Recruit for seafaring vacancies as necessary.
• Maintain full knowledge of the Management System and ensure correct application.
• Assist with developing and revising procedures when required.
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to enhancement initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate refresher or follow-up training.
• Review vessel disbursement accounts for accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date seafarer records.
• Act as the contact point in cases of illness or accidents, liaising with all relevant parties.
• Oversee investigations and closure of non-conformities, audit findings, and client complaints.

Requirements :

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Management Skills

Leadership

Vetting

Ships

Crew Management System

Technical Audits

Tanker

Compliance

Audits

Crew Scheduling

Bridge

Manufacturing

Shipping

Audit

Sailing

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