Prema Singh

Handling Aframax tankers, MR tankers, and oil/chemical tanker vessels: complete planning, sourcing, selection, and placement of all grades of seafarers.

Sourcing, selection, and placement of all recruitment of multinational officers and crew, with a good network of worldwide manning agents.

Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of Indian and foreign national officers.

Check the crew planner and plan crew changes 45 days in advance, based on the relief dates of the onboard crew.

Maintain a high retention rate of well-reported, experienced crew members (ex-hand crew).

Source and plan officers in accordance with vessel-specific matrix requirements.

Conduct an initial interview to assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and suitability for specific vessel types.

Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

Able to prepare the annual crewing budget for various ship types.

Seafarers' appraisals identify the training needs and arrange courses accordingly.

Have close relations with various shipping unions and government administrative bodies in India.

Implement strategies to enhance crew retention and minimize turnover.

Handle emergency crew changes, ensuring minimal operational disruption.

Monitor industry trends and updates in maritime labor laws, including foreign national recruitment.

Address and resolve crew grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance-related issues with the superintendent and management personnel.

• Planning and managing a company’s overall sourcing (or specific category) strategy.
• Check the authenticity of the required certificates.
• Schedule interviews for the shortlisted officers, and further follow up until joining.
• Researching to understand a company’s operational needs and requirements.
• Executing analyses and making suggestions for improvement in sourcing strategy.
• Developing an annual budget based on sourcing needs.
• Writing sourcing documentation and placement.
• Reviewing seafarers' contracts.
• Developing data-driven solutions to support the company's other vessel requirements.
• Staying current on industry, market trends, and best practices.
• Attend to the candidates, conduct initial interviews, and send the resumes to the owners. Coordinate with companies and take care of joining arrangements.

• Oversaw daily operations within the Crewing Department, including scheduling, hiring, and training. Crew Planning – developing and maintaining manning schedules to ensure individuals work to their allotted tours of duty, and all vessels are manned in accordance with the Matrix.
• Crew Movements/Logistics – ensuring that all necessary information is passed to the team to enable them to move individuals to and from vessels at the appropriate places and times.
• Recruitment – ensuring numbers are maintained at rank, in accordance with levels defined by the fleet Personnel Director.
• Certification – ensuring that all required crew documentation is valid, in date, and appropriate for the flag/class of the vessel.
• Long-term and short-term planning for engagement of crew.
• Developed and maintained crewing schedules for all vessels in fleet.
• Analyzed vessel performance data to optimize crew rosters and maximize efficiency.
• Monitored crew morale and provided guidance on personnel related issues.
• Coordinated with captains, ship owners, and manning agencies to ensure proper staffing of vessels.
• Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions onboard vessels.
• Maintained accurate records of sea service time for all personnel in the department.
• Organized travel arrangements for incoming and outgoing crews at ports of call around the world.

• Sourcing of Senior and Junior Officers for manned vessels, mainly Feeder Containers, but a few Tankers too, as per the requirement of Owners and availability in the Industry
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement as per STCW 2010 and company specific courses and documentation
• Maintenance of database and follow ups, including from seajobs and jobships
• Timely follow up with the Officers to match the requirement as per their availability
• Schedule interview for the short listed Officers and further follow up till joining
• Co-ordinating with the Officers and Operations department to ensure pre-joining formalities are done timely and smoothly
• Check authenticity of the required certificates
• Assisted in FS docs Application as and when required
• E-Migrate and Sign On/Off on DGS website
• Follow up with the off-signers as per their Appraisal and Feedback as an attempt to maintain pool of rotation and improvisation
• Maintain PR with the Officers and Family, as required

• To attend the candidates (Ratings) and take initial interview; send the Resume of suitable candidates to various Shipping Companies; further, coordinate with companies and take care of joining arrangements

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• Attending Calls
• Handling of Customer Queries
• Handling petty cash
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• Attending walks in clients and assisting as per requirement
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