Department:

Talent Development

Team: Global training

Company/Location:

ONESEA SHIP MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

Reports to:

General Manager- Talent Development

Position Description:

The DGM – Global Training Team assists the General Manager-Talent Development of ONESEA SHIP MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED in ensuring the proper functioning and fulfilment of the objectives of the Global Training team. This role includes leading and managing all crew training and development activities across the managed fleet, developing the training programme, managing relationships with approved training institutes and supervising the full reporting chain within the Global Training Team. Additional responsibilities include managing the Competency courses, value added courses, monitoring training budgets and liaising with the Global Talent Acquisition team on the training needs identified during candidate’s assessments.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Assists the General Manager-Talent Development in the proper functioning and fulfilment of the objectives of the Global Training team.
- Leads and manages all crew training and development activities across the managed fleet.
- Develops the training programme, approved by the General Manager; manages the Competency courses, value added courses and e-learning platforms.
- Manages relationships with approved training institutes, including coordinating training schedules and monitoring service standards.
- Supervises Manager(s) and the full reporting chain (Deputy Managers, Executives) within the Global Training Team, sets performance standards and reviews team output.
- Plans and schedules mandatory,



refresher and career-development courses for all crew ranks; maintains the training matrix and ensures zero lapses in certification validity.
- Monitors training budgets, prepares variance reports, and keeps the General Manager advised on developments requiring action.
- Supports cadet sponsorship programmes and value-added course coordination.
- Liaises with the Global Talent Acquisition team on training needs identified during candidate assessments.
- Ensures RPSL/STCW compliance for all training records and readiness for DG Shipping/IRS audits.

Management Reporting:

- Communicates expectations to direct reports, manages performance, and provides leadership and support to team members in a constructive, efficient, and effective way.
- Ensures that all reporting employees adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Is familiar with the Health, Safety, Environmental Protection and Quality Policy and understands the responsibilities under the Environmental Management System (EMS), reporting any noncompliance and/or concern to the General Manager or senior management as per Management System guidelines.

Training Management:

- Ensures all crew comply with mandatory in-house training courses prior to and during deployment.
- Reviews training-related SOPs/procedures in line with RPSL and MLC guidelines.
- Assesses vessel condition and crew performance to identify training needs for seafarers onboard managed vessels.
- Oversees preparation,



drafting and uploading of relevant training materials.
- Ensures pre-joining briefings and crew seminars are conducted as required.

Communications and Reporting:

- Provides guidance and direction to Managers in coordinating training-related engagement with vessels and training institutes.
- Works with the General Manager to enable successful change management, improving training department performance.
- Reports departmental KPIs, training compliance status and risks to the General Manager on a regular basis.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree; preferably in maritime studies; Master Mariner (CoC Class I) or MEO Class I C/E preferred.
- Seagoing experience of minimum 1 year as a Master/Chief Engineer.
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in crew training department with at least 3 years in a senior training management role.
- Strong knowledge of STCW, MLC and ISM training requirements.
- Experience managing training institutes and e-learning platforms.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; good command of English.
- Good leadership skills and ability to manage a multi-tier reporting team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Attention to detail and a proven track record in producing accurate, quality work.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

- Experience working with container ships engaged in international trading.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements:

- Able to work under pressure in a quick-paced environment.
- May require occasional travel to training institutes for audits/inspections.
- Must maintain a home internet connection for work outside of office hours.

📌 Deputy General Manager_Global Training (Maharashtra)
🏢 Onesea Solutions Pte
📍 Maharashtra