Personnel Officer

JOB PROFILE

Ensuring that the company vessels assigned to their control are manned with properly qualified, experienced and competent personnel. Ensuring that documentation and certification compliance is maintained at all times.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting first point of support for all personnel related matters and queries for personnel placed on vessels under their responsibility, which frequently includes liaising with spouse and/or other family members.
• Liaison with the operations/technical department regarding the assignment of personnel aboard company managed vessels.
• Arranging travel to and from the vessel for all personnel under their responsibility including; flights, accommodations, care hires, domestic travel etc. using most cost effective means and adhering to company travel policies where applicable.
• Arranging all necessary visa and immigration requirements necessary to complete crew changes on an international basis in a timely manner.
• Routine supervision of the external manning agents. Liaising with external manning agents on crew being assigned to the company's vessels.
• Arranging routine industry standards medicals and return to work medicals for all staff on vessels under their supervision.
• Monitoring of all employee documentation and certification requirements and ensuring the necessary compliance is maintained; including but not limited to;
  • Passports
  • Visas
  • Home country license
  • Endorsements (e.g. dangerous cargo endorsements)
  • Flag state licenses
  • MLC 2006 requirements
  • Medicals (industry standard and client specific)
  • Training requirements