1. Job Purpose
To ensure effective and compliant management of seafarers assigned to the designated tanker fleet, maintaining high standards of crew competence, safety, operational readiness, and service delivery in accordance with applicable international regulations, Flag State and Oil Major requirements, and Crestline’s crewing standards.

The Crewing Manager oversees crew planning, recruitment, retention, deployment, certification, training compliance, travel coordination, and cost control to ensure a continuous supply of qualified and competent personnel across the assigned fleet.

2. Key Responsibilities
A. Crew Planning, Recruitment and Retention
• Recruit, select, and deploy suitably qualified officers and ratings in accordance with vessel-specific requirements and company standards.
• Develop and maintain crew rotation plans to ensure timely relief, adequate manpower availability, and uninterrupted vessel operations.
• Maintain a dedicated pool of competent seafarers, focusing on the retention of experienced officers and key personnel.




• Develop succession and career progression plans for senior officers, including Masters, Chief Engineers, Chief Officers, and Second Engineers.
• Maintain contact with officers during leave periods, as appropriate, to monitor availability, engagement, and future deployment.
• Identify crew shortages, retention risks, and succession gaps, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with approved manning agents to ensure timely sourcing and deployment of suitable personnel.

B. Regulatory Compliance, Certification and Training
• Ensure all crew joining assigned vessels hold valid certificates of competency and proficiency, medical certificates, visas, Flag State endorsements, and other required documentation.
• Maintain compliance with applicable STCW, MLC 2006, Flag State, Port State, and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements.
• Review and maintain the crew training and competency matrix for each r

📌 Crewing Manager (India)
🏢 Crestline Maritime
📍 India