NEHA NIDHI
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Fleet Personnel & Crewing Manager with 12 years of maritime industry experience managing crewing operations for fleets exceeding 400 vessels. Specialized in Container Ships, Bulk Carriers, and Dual-Fuel Ro-Ro vessels, ensuring compliance with flag-state regulations and achieving zero non-conformities in audits. Skilled in leveraging marine personnel systems to enhance roster planning and crew management, driving operational efficiency and retention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Personnel Officer (Recruitment)
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 11.2025
- Spearheaded regional marine recruitment operations as the Head of Recruitment for the North India region (overseeing West Bengal, Odisha, A&N, North East, and Chhattisgarh), ensuring a steady pipeline of top-tier maritime talent.
- Sourced and deployed full crew complements for highly specialized vessels, demonstrating deep operational expertise in Container Ships (up to 20,000 TEU), Bulk Carriers (Handymax to VLOC), and Dual-Fuel (DF) Ro-Ro vessels.
- Managed crewing operations for global fleet of 400+ vessels. Acting as primary authority for 200+ dry vessels and ensuring optimal crew deployment.
- Managed the annual deployment and lifecycle of 200 seafarers, overseeing promotions and performance appraisals.
- Orchestrated fleet transitions and crew matrix adjustments, facilitating seamless personnel transfers across diverse vessel types and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Maintained up-to-date crew records in PAL system, enabling effective crew planning, payroll processing, seafarer profiling, and tracking of mandatory certifications.
- Acted as the primary liaison for crew welfare, proactively identifying seafarer concerns and collaborating with welfare and mental health departments to provide comprehensive support.
Crew Manager – Recruitment & Operations
Destan Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 09.2021
- Managed end-to-end recruitment and operational crewing for assigned vessels, leading and mentoring a dedicated team of 6-8 crewing personnel to ensure optimal manning levels.
- Maintained crew planning schedules, optimizing manpower utilization while adhering to rest-hour regulations and budget constraints.
- Ensured compliance with flag-state, MLC, and company requirements for all crew members during Port State Control (PSC) inspections, contributing to seamless operational continuity.
- Coordinated resolution of crew-related issues, collaborating with management to achieve timely solutions.
- Spearheaded comprehensive RPSL audits as the lead authority, consistently concluding external and internal assessments with zero Non-Conformities (NCs).
- Acted as the official Authorized Signatory for the organization, legally validating and issuing critical sea service letters, examination authorizations, and certification documentation for seafarers.
Crew Executive
Crescent Consultancy and Ship Management
03.2014 - 10.2016
- Supported recruitment and deployment of seafarers for diverse vessel types, ensuring compliance with operational needs.
- Coordinated activities with manning agents and training institutes to streamline crew onboarding processes.
- Verified certification, documentation, and medical compliance prior to embarkation.
- Maintained comprehensive crew records and facilitated accurate reporting to enhance operational oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Patna Women's College
01-2016
Skills
- Marine recruitment
- Recruitment strategy
- High-Volume Sourcing
- Container Vessel Manning
- Fleet Transition Management
- MLC & STCW Compliance
- Port State Control
- ISM Internal Auditor
- RPSL Audit Lead
- Authorized Signatory
- Marine Personnel Systems (PAL)
- Team Leadership
- Employee Relations
Certification
ISM Internal Auditor, Indian Register of Shipping
Timeline
Fleet Personnel Officer (Recruitment)
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (India) Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 11.2025
Crew Manager – Recruitment & Operations
Destan Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 09.2021
Crew Executive
Crescent Consultancy and Ship Management
03.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Patna Women's College