Crewing Officer

About the Role
Job Description: Crewing Manager (NCV & Dredgers – 50 Vessels) Position Title: Crewing Manager – Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) & Dredgers Fleet Size: 50 Vessels (Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers, Cutter Suction Dredgers, Tugs, and Coastal Barges) Reporting To: Director of Operations Job Purpose The Crewing Manager will lead the end-to-end crew management operations for a large, active fleet of 50 Near Coastal Vessels (NCV) and specialized dredgers. Given the scale of the fleet, the role demands strategic resource planning, high-volume project recruitment, and rigorous budget oversight. The incumbent will ensure that all 50 vessels are fully manned with qualified, compliant, and safety-conscious marine personnel to minimize project downtime.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Fleet Resource Planning & Scalability
High-Volume Rota Management: Oversee rotation planning, back-to-back relief scheduling, and emergency crew replacements for a seafaring pool supporting 50 active units.
Project-Driven Mobilization: Coordinate rapid crew scale-ups and scale-downs tailored to intensive dredging contracts, port expansion projects, and seasonal coastal operations.
Strategic Sourcing: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of specialized NCV Officers, Dredge Masters, Dredge Operators, and Marine Engineers to eliminate operational delays.
Crew Logistics & Operational Efficiency
Domestic Logistics Coordination: Manage continuous, high-frequency crew changes across multiple national ports, coordinating closely with local port agents, harbor launches, and land transit.
Vendor Management: Oversee relationships and negotiate contracts with manning agencies, travel partners, medical clinics, and training centers to optimize costs.
Maritime Compliance & Risk Management
Strict Certification Verification: Ensure 100% compliance with Flag State rules, national Near Coastal Vessel regulations, and STCW frameworks.
Audit Readiness: Maintain flawless digital and physical records of crew contracts, medical fitness certificates, and specialized dredging endorsements for continuous internal and external audits.
Safety Culture: Promote safety compliance (ISM Code/SMS) tailored to high-risk dredging environments, tracking mandatory drills and pipeline safety familiarizations.
Budgetary & Financial Control
Cost Optimization: Formulate and manage the annual crewing budget for the 50-vessel fleet, closely tracking crew travel, provisioning, wages, and agency fees.
Payroll Oversight: Ensure accurate calculation and timely disbursement of crew wages, port allowances, and overtime balances in accordance with local Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
Qualifications
Key Qualifications & Requirements
Required Skills
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in maritime crewing operations, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or managerial capacity managing large fleets (30+ vessels). Prior experience with dredging operators, tug and barge fleets, or offshore support vessels is mandatory.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the operational nuances of Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHD) and Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSD).
Regulations: Mastery of local coastal maritime laws, national administration guidelines, and MLC 2006.
Software Skills: Highly proficient in enterprise crew management databases (e.g., Compas, Adonis, Shipmate) and advanced data tracking.
Pay range and compensation package
CTC between 18 to 24 Lakhs depending of experience and ability to take responsibility

Work arrangement
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