GM Fleet Personnel / Crewing

Job Title: GM Fleet Personnel / Crewing

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: GM Technical

Department: Crewing

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The AGM Crewing is responsible for overseeing the crewing operations for a diverse fleet including Tankers, Dry Bulk, and Container vessels. This leadership role ensures that all vessels are manned with qualified, well-trained, and certified crew members in compliance with international regulations, flag state requirements, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute crewing strategies aligned with fleet needs and company goals.
• Lead and manage regional crewing offices and third-party crewing agents globally.
• Monitor crewing KPIs such as retention rates, crew costs, and crew readiness.
• Crew Planning & Management:
• Oversee crew planning, recruitment, rotation schedules, and relief planning across all vessel types.
• Ensure timely crew changes while minimizing off-hire and optimizing travel logistics.
• Maintain an effective crew matrix per vessel type, ensuring compliance with STCW and company minimum standards.
• Compliance & Certification:
• Ensure all seafarers hold valid, up-to-date documentation and certifications.
• Monitor compliance with MLC, STCW, ISM, and flag state regulations.
• Liaise with classification societies, flag states, and port state control as required.
• Training & Development:
• Oversee training plans in coordination with fleet HR and technical teams.
• Identify training gaps and develop competency development programs.
• Support succession planning and career progression of seafarers.
• Budgeting & Cost Control:
• Prepare and manage the crewing budget, including salaries, travel, training, and agency fees.
• Optimize crewing costs without compromising safety and quality.
• Crisis Management:
• Take a lead role in handling emergencies involving crew (e.g., medical evacuations, detentions).
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and families when needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Maintain strong relationships with ship management, technical, HR, and compliance teams.
• Interface with crew unions, maritime academies, and recruitment partners.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, or related field. Master Mariner or COC Class I/II preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in crewing or ship management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience managing crewing operations for Tankers, Bulk Carriers, and Container Ships.
• Strong knowledge of MLC, STCW, ISM Code, and maritime labor laws.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-national crews and global operations.
• Understanding of crew psychological wellness and fatigue management.
• Previous sailing experience as Master or Chief Engineer is a plus.