Crewing Manager

Company Description

Tidewater Inc. (Tidewater) is the owner and operator of the world’s largest Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) fleet. Established in 1956, Tidewater has over 65 years of experience supporting offshore energy exploration and production activities worldwide. Our diverse fleet of over 200 vessels, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, provides high quality and cost-effective marine services. We are committed to operating safely, minimizing environmental impacts, and developing the next generation of specialized marine support vessels. With a workforce of over 500 shore-based employees and 5,000 seagoing employees, we value diversity and strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Singapore, with flexibility for some remote work. As a Crewing Manager, you will be responsible for managing the recruitment, selection, placement, and scheduling of seafaring personnel onboard our vessels. Your day-to-day tasks will include maintaining crewing documentation, coordinating crew changes, managing crew certifications, and implementing crew training and development programs. You will collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our vessels.

Role Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of the company's strategy, and work towards the company vision, goals, and work in accordance the company values.
• Contribute actively to a positive communication between everyone in the company and its international divisions for all Crewing, Agency and Maritime Union focused issues.
• Conduct regular vessel visits to ensure a strong safety performance culture (Zero LTI) discuss and review and propose changes for improvement to meet the established ISM standards and requirements for the company.
• Support QHSE with maintaining and auditing manning requirements.
• Monitor all crewing expenses and effect actions, when necessary.
• Liaise with local/ oversea agencies and authorities in regards of operational and crewing matters.
• Manage the APAC vessels daily and liaising with Accounts, Purchasing, Technical and other relevant departments on crewing requirements.
• Monitor and follow-up crewing related action items from master’s under APAC region’s control.
• Respond, prioritize and action as appropriate urgent issues, phone calls and emails from the vessels and charterers.
• Liaise and resolve problems with internal and external contacts on a variety of matters on crewing matters.
• Respond to ad-hoc queries and requests from client, government contacts and TDW group.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Attend to crews’ injuries/ illness immediately and follow up.
• Communicate with Next Of Kin on crew personnel issues when required.
• Initiate and coordinate the development of Officers’ as per personnel evaluation report (PEV) recommendations.
• Create progression plans for crews to ensure we identify talents and retain for the maintaining and improving APAC Agencies and Crewing Officers on crew performance crewing standard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime/Nautical studies, Human Resources or a related field and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR in lieu of degree, Diploma in Maritime/Nautical studies, Human Resources or a related field with more than 7 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in crew management within the maritime industry
• Experience in offshore support vessels (OSV) would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of relevant maritime regulations and industry standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and crew management software
• Understanding of crew welfare and well-being considerations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Note: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background verification screening.