Prakash Choudhary
Crewing / Recruitment Manager
MUMBAI
Summary
Veteran Crew Manager with 17 years of expertise in guiding and commanding ships while following safety procedures. Adept in employing navigational equipment, preparation, communication and knowledge of weather, surroundings and obstacles. Strong leader in offering concise direction and supervision of crew members attending to ship operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Recruitment Manager
Tristarr Maritime and Shipping Pvt Ltd (Unit of Pacific Basin)
02.2024 - Current
- Responsible for global recruitment for Indians and Planning for Ukrainians and Russians nationalities
- To monitor mails related to crew change plans and sign off request of vessels & to set up timeline for the reply, and follow up
- Recruit candidates at all levels and coordinate with third party agencies for suitable candidates
- Ensure all candidates have completed the necessary tests via SQL CES system
- Once candidate pass the test then propose candidate for interview
- Assign / Arrange required training and courses
- Monitor repatriation, dismissals, promotions with vessel and technical team
- Supervise / Monitor of documents in DNV (Crew Data Software) for new hire
- Liaise with Master of the vessels for relief/crew change plan and replying with arrangements
- Taking care of advertisements on social media platforms.
- Partnered with external agencies to supplement internal efforts when necessary, expanding talent pool reach while maintaining control over the selection process.
Recruitment Manager
Eastaway India Pvt. Ltd. (Unit of X-Press Feeder)
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for the global recruitment for all nationalities and planning for 35 running container vessels and upcoming yard deliveries
- To monitor mails related to crew change plans and sign off request of all 35 vessels & to ensure a reply is given in one working day
- In case a more detailed reply takes time, acknowledge, set up a timeline for the reply, and follow up
- Recruit candidates at all levels and coordinate with third party agencies for suitable candidates
- Ensure all candidates have completed the necessary tests via the Seagull CES system
- Once candidate pass the test then plan and propose the candidate for interview
- Assign ECOPS (Eastaway company operations and procedure system) which is and eLearning platform for briefing for all joiners
- Prepare 45 days' planners and monthly relief plan for a crew change with the support of the team and share with operations team (every Tuesday and Friday) for arranging sign on/off
- Monitor repatriation, dismissals, promotions with the vessel and technical team
- Supervise / Monitor of documents in CFM for new hire
- Liaise with Master of the vessels for relief/crew change plan and replying with arrangements
- Contacting all off signers for maintaining record of their re-joining plan
- Taking care of advertisements on different platforms.
- Negotiated competitive salary packages and benefits for new hires, contributing to improved employer brand image and increased employee satisfaction.
- Streamlined the recruitment process by implementing a centralized applicant tracking system, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience.
- Analyzed recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of opportunity for improvement, implementing necessary adjustments to enhance overall performance.
Human Capital Manager - Crewing Operation
Campbell Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
MUMBAI
12.2020 - 06.2022
- To lead the all Marine Operation activities and Operation team
- To Ensure crew change are arranged and to be completed by most economical way
- To ensure all Documents and certificates of selected candidates are verified
- To ensure flag state documents are applied on time and originals connected onboard before expiry of CRA
- To manage the process of personnel mobilization and demobilization (Travel arrangement, visa, hotel accommodation, etc.)
- To ensure all invoices related to Travel, Hotel, Safety gears and D/A are processed in PAL and arrange payments
- To ensure Cloud based software (PAL) which contains key personal data are updated
- To prepare quarterly Opex budget for all vessel and enter the variance in PAL if required
- To handle Payroll of all vessels
- Payroll is processed in PAL which is also available on vessel
- To handle ship money card for all Campbell seafarers
- To handle P&I cases for all vessels maintain the records in PAL
- Preparations for Internal Audits, Class Audits and DGS (RPSL) Audits with required documents and data
- To prepare quarterly reports (MRM report, Directors reports, Performance reports etc.)
- Gap Analysis of DBMS and implementation of the same.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Dy. Manger
"K" STEAMSHIP AGENCIES PVT. LTD. (J.M. BAXI GROUP)
09.2013 - 11.2020
- To Maintain / Update Relief Planner and planning suitable Officers and Ratings to fulfill the Matrix requirements of Owners/Charters/Vessel managers
- Sourcing of new candidates as and when require
- Update and Maintain Crews Along (Cloud based data software) with status of officers and ratings on leave for further planning
- To arrange Briefing (Tokyo & Singapore and Video) of top officers
- Managing daily operations for all vessels of above mentioned owners
- Co-Ordination with Vessels Port Agents for cost efficient crew change and liaise with Travel team for ticketing, Visa, Hotel arrangements etc
- Accordingly
- To apply Japanese and Marshal Island flag documents for Japanese flag vessels and monitor Flag state documentation applied by MPO
- To Prepare and Maintain crewing budgets for in-house managed vessels
- To Prepare reports for wages and other crewing related expenses for Monthly Review Meeting
- To assist preparations for DNV and DGS (RPSL) Audits with required documents and data.
- Reduced operational costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and vendors.
Sr. Executive - Fleet Personnel
Mercator Ltd
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Manage the coordination with Sourcing team and manning agents for selection of officers & Ratings and ensure timely delivery of qualified applicants through proactive and effective recruitment process
- Liaise with manning agents and Head Marine HR for crew change arrangements
- To propose deserving candidates to Head Marine HR and Superintendents / Marine Managers at Singapore office
- To check all certificates of selected candidates and verify the same
- To apply required Flag state documents.(Panama and Singapore) Coordination with the vessel, agent and Singapore office to plan collective and cost saving crew changes
- Manage the process of personnel mobilization and demobilization (Travel arrangement, visa, hotel accommodation, etc)
- Maintaining a computerized database which contains key personal data and assignment history of all personnel
- To keep flag state records of on board crew in flag state tracker
- To prepare month end reports (Crew costing, MRM report, Next month crew change plan)
- To verify and clear bills (Travel, Hotels, Medicals, Boiler suits, vehicle etc.)
OFFICER - FLEET PERSONNEL
ASP CREW MANAGEMENT (I) PVT LTD.
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Source, Allocate and Placement of all the experienced and new deserving seafarers
- Coordination with Vessel Owners, Superintendents, Ships and Agents
- To Keep records of seafarer's Certificates, flag state requirements etc
- To Make and keep track of Monthly crew change plan, Availability of Seafarers, Crew Lists, Data bases and liasioning with branch office
- Coordination with travel department for issuance of Visas and Air Tickets
- Making and distribution of contracts and day to day letters
- Keeping up-to-date filing, Certification
- ERM updates, Training Schedules
- Retention of existing officers and crew.
Personnel Officer
VECTOR SHIPPING SERVCES PVT LTD.
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Taking care of day to day messages with crew managers and agents for Officer/Crew line up and travel arrangements
- Arrange the interview and briefing -debriefing of officers with vessel's superintendent of particular vessel.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Satyabhama University
Graduation - Commerce
Purvanchal University
HSC - Commerce
Maharashtra Board
Skills
Interviewing and Recruitment
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/22/86
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Personality
Honesty, Flexible, Ready to move, Good Team Player and Team Leader.
Passport Details
R2704005, 06/29/17, 06/28/27
References
- Capt. Mandeep Singh Wadhwa, +971 55 795 5027
- Mr. Sridhar Gopal, +971 55 795 5027
Timeline
Recruitment Manager
Tristarr Maritime and Shipping Pvt Ltd (Unit of Pacific Basin)
02.2024 - Current
Recruitment Manager
Eastaway India Pvt. Ltd. (Unit of X-Press Feeder)
06.2022 - 11.2023
Human Capital Manager - Crewing Operation
Campbell Shipping Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - 06.2022
Dy. Manger
"K" STEAMSHIP AGENCIES PVT. LTD. (J.M. BAXI GROUP)
09.2013 - 11.2020
Sr. Executive - Fleet Personnel
Mercator Ltd
09.2011 - 09.2013
OFFICER - FLEET PERSONNEL
ASP CREW MANAGEMENT (I) PVT LTD.
06.2008 - 08.2011
Personnel Officer
VECTOR SHIPPING SERVCES PVT LTD.
02.2007 - 05.2008
MBA - Marketing
Satyabhama University
Graduation - Commerce
Purvanchal University
HSC - Commerce
Maharashtra Board
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