Crewing Manager at Alkanes-Diaplous Limited

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Alkanes-Diaplous Limited as a Crewing Manager in Lagos, Nigeria.

Manning and Crewing Management

• Ensure vessels are manned with qualified, certified, and medically fit seafarers at all times
• Manage crew rotations, crew changes, and relief planning
• Verify authenticity of seafarers' certificates and ensure compliance with STCW, MLC, and flag state requirements
• Maintain accurate crew lists, documentation, and databases
• Liaise with flag state, manning agents, and regulators on crewing compliance
• Coordinate repatriation, insurance claims, medicals, and crew welfare matters

Strategic and Administrative HR Management

• Develop and implement HR policies, strategies, and frameworks that align with corporate goals
• Plan manpower needs and ensure optimal staffing across departments and vessels
• Coordinate employee onboarding, confirmation, promotion, and exit processes
• Oversee HR documentation, personnel files, and HR information systems (HRIS)
• Advise management on HR planning, policy formulation, and organizational structure

Recruitment, Selection, and Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment for both shore and ship-based positions
• Develop job descriptions, manage adverts, shortlist candidates, and oversee interviews
• Conduct reference checks, background verification, and pre-employment medicals
• Organize orientation and onboarding for new employees and crew

Training, Performance, and Development

• Identify training needs and prepare annual training plans for crew and staff
• Liaise with training institutions to ensure competence and certification compliance
• Coordinate crew and staff appraisals and career progression reviews
• Monitor performance KPIs and support supervisors in implementing performance improvement plans (PIPs)

Employee Relations and Welfare

• Manage employee engagement programs and welfare initiatives
• Handle grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution