Job Description – Crew Manager

The Crew Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of vessel crew, ensuring timely crew planning, recruitment, documentation, certification, travel, joining/sign-off, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Manage crew requirements and crew rotation plans as per vessel schedules and Minimum Secure Manning requirements.
Recruit, screen, and coordinate qualified officers and ratings for assigned vessels.
Verify and maintain CDC/Seaman’s Book, CoC/CoP, STCW certificates, medicals, Flag State endorsements, visas, and other crew documents.
Monitor document and certificate expiry dates and arrange timely renewals.
Ensure compliance with STCW, MLC 2006, Flag State, company SMS, and vessel-specific requirements.
Coordinate sign-on/sign-off, crew changes, and replacements with vessels, agents, and crew members.
Arrange flights, visas, hotels, transfers, and other crew travel requirements.
Track crew movements from departure until successful vessel joining and after sign-off.
Prepare and maintain crew databases, crew matrices, contracts, personnel files, and service records.
Coordinate with Masters,



vessel management, port agents, manning agents, travel agents, HR, and Accounts.
Handle urgent crew changes, travel disruptions, repatriation, and other crew-related emergencies.
Support crew welfare, communication, and resolution of crew-related issues.
Prepare regular crew status, manpower, and compliance reports for management.
Ensure accurate records and provide documentation support for audits and inspections.

Required Skills & Experience
Experience in Crew Management, Manning, Ship Management, Maritime HR, or Crew Operations.
Positive knowledge of STCW, MLC 2006, Flag State requirements, and seafarer documentation.
Robust communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple vessels, crew movements, and urgent requirements simultaneously.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and crew management systems.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:
Paid sick time
Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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🏢 Pace Marine Solutions
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