Marine Personnel Officer

The Marine Personnel Officer is responsible for managing the assigned fleet of 12-15 vessels and the

direct management of approximately 300-350 seafarers within designated crew pool, and ensuring

vessels are manned with qualified, competent, and compliant personnel in accordance with company

policies, flag state requirements, STCW, MLC, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.

The role involves planning crew changes, maintaining certification compliance, supporting talent

development and retention initiatives, and ensuring timely communication with seafarers, vessels,

principals, and manning offices.

ROLES ACCOUNTABILITIES

Crew Planning & Manning

· Plan and execute crew changes for assigned vessels within agreed budgets and timelines.

· Ensure vessels are manned with suitably qualified, experienced, and medically fit personnel.

· Maintain adequate relief planning for all ranks for handled vessels with fleet

· Monitor rotation schedules and crew availability to minimize operational disruptions.

· Coordinate with overseas manning offices and recruitment partners for sourcing suitable

Seafarer Management · Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned seafarers.

· Support seafarers throughout their employment cycle, including joining, sailing, leave periods, and career progression. · Maintain accurate personnel records in crewing systems. Certification & Compliance

· Ensure all crew certifications, licenses, endorsements, training, visas, and travel documents remain valid. · Verify compliance with: · STCW Convention

· Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) · Flag State requirements · ISM Code requirements · Client and charterer requirements · Company policies and procedures

· Monitor crew contract durations and ensure compliance with CBA and regulatory requirements. Crew Change Coordination

· Coordinate travel arrangements, visas, medicals, hotel bookings, and embarkation logistics.

· Collaborate with travel agents, port agents, vessels, and manning offices. ·

Ensure smooth crew movements while minimizing delays and additional costs. · Manage emergency crew changes and replacement requirements.

Technical skills

· Crew planning and deployment

· Maritime regulations and compliance

· Crew documentation management

· Travel and logistics coordination

· Data analysis and reporting

Behavourial skills

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Attention to detail

· Planning and organizing

· Problem-solving ability

· Stakeholder management

· Customer-service orientation

· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

· Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Human Resources, or

related field.

· Minimum 2-5 years of experience in marine personnel/crewing operations.

· Knowledge of STCW, MLC, flag state requirements, and crewing practices.

· Proficiency in crewing software and Microsoft Office applications.

· Fluent in writing and conversing in English

About Anglo-Eastern

Anglo-Eastern is a global leader in independent ship management services. The Group manages over 700 vessels under full technical management, supports around 500 additional ships under crew management, and has overseen more than 1,000 newbuildings and conversions through its newbuilding supervision and project management divisions.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Anglo-Eastern operates through a network of 30 offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including wholly owned maritime training facilities. Our strength lies in our people: over 39,000 seafarers and 2,350 shore-based employees who work together to support clients across ship types while building trust, driving performance, and shaping a better maritime future.

Why join Anglo-Eastern?

• Join a globally respected company with a strong maritime heritage of over 50 years
• Work in an environment anchored in integrity, trust, and long-term relationships
• Access continuous learning and structured career development across a truly global network
• Be part of a team committed to delivering excellence and shaping a better maritime future

Join us today!