Crewing Officer

Jawar Al Khaleej Shipping LLC -

Job Description

· Assist in Supervising the implementation of Crew department procedures as planned and executed by the crewing department.

· Ensuring that each vessel is manned with qualified, medically fit, and experienced seafarers

· Support in the selection and recruitment of all seafarers, directly or through manning agents, in accordance with the SMS procedures.

· Controlling briefing, interviewing, screening and hiring for all seagoing personnel.

· Monitoring available ex-crew and schedule deployment, anticipating future Company’s needs for recruitment and informing the Crew Manager on manpower planning and employment problems.

· Implementing manning decisions made by the Crew Manager.

· Liaising with the other Department Heads for the recruitment of Deck and Engine Officers

· Checking application forms and previous Company's records for each seagoing personnel prior to engagement and deal with the same after engagement.

· Verifying that the qualifications and experience of new recruits are genuine.

· Ensuring the control/monitoring of documents and certificates of embarking seagoing personnel.

· Maintaining Crew lists of current manning in respect of each vessel.

· Providing immediate medical assistance to the shipboard personnel.

· Maintaining personal, medical and training records and certification details of all personnel.

· Keeping all personnel files up-to-date. Maintaining a computerized database which contains key personal data and assignment history of all personnel.

· Resolving employment disputes with seafarers and their representatives and ensuring smooth completion of same.

· Ensure effective day to day crew operation and crewing support based on quality for each individual vessel and seafarer. At the same time you focus on facilitating a good working environment and personal interaction between ship and shore.

· Give support to ensure an overall control that all officers and ratings are in possession of the required qualifications, certificates, visas, and documentation as per flag state, STCW and company statutory requirements, regulations and procedures.

· Ensure update and support monitoring of reporting tools related to budgets, KPIs, training, crew related claims to P&I, engagements.

· Participate in selection of manning agencies, training centers and crewing department suppliers.

· Provide day to day liaison and support to crew, including payroll queries.

· Manage No Shows and Replacements.

· Manage crew changes including arranging visas, travel, transport and accommodation.

· Assist in checking invoices of manning agencies.

· Forecast crew rotation based on mariner skill level, training and availability.

· Follow Health, Quality, Safety and Environmental protection Management.

· Assist in promoting of the SMS Policy and culture on board vessels. Demonstrating his commitment to safety and environmental excellence, by his behavior.

· Ensuring that the requirements stipulated in the SMS are properly implemented and maintained by his department.

Ensuring that the working conditions onboard are safe. Performing internal audits. Informing the DPA and the Legal Advisor of crew injuries, illness, desertions, stowaways and other P&I related claim incidents and providing them with supportive evidence and reports.

· Briefing seagoing personnel with the SMS Policy, procedures and requirements. Ensuring that the performance of all Officers and ratings is to be appraised in accordance with the Company's appraisal system.

· Assist in evaluating Manning Agents.

· Assist in identifying training needs of seafarers and initiating further actions. Member of the Emergency Response Team.

· Visiting regularly vessels to monitor crew performance and solve the upcoming issues.

· Willing to relocate and sail with vessels – if required-

· Ensuring that each vessel is manned with qualified, medically fit, and experienced seafarers.