Manager - Crewing
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About the Role
AD Ports Group is seeking a Manager - Crewing to oversee crewing operations within the Maritime Cluster in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing crew deployment, planning, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Manage day to day crewing operations across the Maritime Cluster, ensuring timely and compliant crew deployment
- Oversee crew planning, rotations, and vessel assignments to ensure optimal crew utilization
- Supervise and support the crewing team in executing recruitment, onboarding, and mobilization of seafarers
- Ensure all crew documentation, certifications, and records are accurate and compliant
- Monitor crew performance, attendance, and conduct, addressing issues in coordination with stakeholders
- Collaborate with Operations, Fleet, HR, and external partners for smooth crewing activities
- Track crewing related costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Ensure compliance with maritime labor laws, international regulations, and internal policies
- Maintain effective relationships with manning agencies, training institutes, and external partners
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring crewing practices and documentation meet standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
- 8 9 years relevant experience
- Experience in managing end to end crewing operations
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and crew compliance requirements
- Proven experience in handling crew planning, mobilization, and welfare
- Experience in stakeholder coordination across operations, HR, and external agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
- Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- Proficient in MS Office and crewing system
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Job Description
- To manage and oversee crewing operations within the Maritime Cluster, ensuring efficient, compliant, and timely crew deployment to support operational needs.
- The role is responsible for supervising crewing activities, optimizing crew utilization, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Manage day to day crewing operations across the Maritime Cluster, ensuring timely and compliant crew deployment in line with operational requirements.
- Oversee crew planning, rotations, and vessel assignments to ensure optimal crew utilization and minimal operational disruption.
- Supervise and support the crewing team in executing recruitment, onboarding, and mobilization of seafarers.
- Ensure all crew documentation, certifications, and records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with regulatory and company standards.
- Monitor crew performance, attendance, and conduct, addressing any issues related to grievances, discipline, or welfare in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Fleet, HR, and external partners to ensure smooth execution of crewing activities.
- Track crewing related costs and support in identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with maritime labor laws, international regulations, and internal policies related to crew management.
- Maintain effective relationships with manning agencies, training institutes, and other external partners.
- Support audits and inspections by ensuring all crewing practices and documentation meet required standards.
People Management Responsibilities
- Provide day to day supervision and guidance to the crewing team, ensuring tasks are delivered effectively and on time.
- Support team development through on the job coaching and performance feedback.
- Assist in setting team objectives and monitoring performance against KPIs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field
- Master’s degree is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and coordination skills
- Proficient in MS Office and crewing system
- 8 9 years relevant experience
- Experience in managing end to end crewing operations
- Strong knowledge of maritime regulations and crew compliance requirements
- Proven experience in handling crew planning, mobilization, and welfare
- Experience in stakeholder coordination across operations, HR, and external agencies
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills
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