Fleet Manager

About This Role

This role involves finding and hiring experienced Merchant Navy Deck Officers and Marine Engineers for the company's vessels. The successful candidate will manage a database of seafarers and coordinate with them to meet current and future crewing needs.

Responsibilities

• Source experienced Merchant Navy Deck Officers, including Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer, and Third Officer
• Source experienced Marine Engineers, including Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer, and Fourth Engineer
• Contact candidates through job portals, LinkedIn, professional networks, and recruitment databases
• Screen CVs and verify rank, sailing experience, CoC, vessel type experience, and availability
• Maintain an updated database of experienced officers and engineers
• Coordinate interviews, salary discussions, documentation, and joining schedules
• Build and maintain a strong network of experienced seafarers
• Coordinate with the Fleet Manager and Operations Team to fulfil crew requirements on time

Requirements

• Previous experience in Marine Crewing, Ship Manning, or Merchant Navy Recruitment is preferred
• Good knowledge of Deck and Engine department ranks
• Experience sourcing experienced officers and engineers for merchant vessels
• Good communication, coordination, and candidate follow-up skills

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of seafarer documentation and recruitment procedures

Important Details

• Preferred Candidate: Someone with a proven track record in sourcing experienced Merchant Navy Officers and Marine Engineers for a shipping company