- Salary
- ₹50k – ₹65k/mo
- Location
- Mumbai, Asia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- Teamtailor
Description
As a Fleet Personnel Officer (Ratings Recruitment) at BSM, you will engage in crew operations, serving as a key link between ship and shore. You will be overseeing crew planning, recruitment, rotation, and development while ensuring compliance with maritime regulations and cost efficiency to support safe and continuous vessel operations.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and build a pool of suitable seafarer candidates through continuous market mapping and sourcing activities
Monitor local and regional maritime labor markets, including salary benchmarks and industry hiring practices
Execute recruitment campaigns and promotional activities to attract qualified seafarers across all ratings ranks.
Source, screen, interview, and shortlist candidates as per vessel manning requirements.
Introduce and recommend suitable candidates to Fleet Personnel Management for approval and deployment
Support recruitment planning by maintaining an adequate talent pipeline for current and future vessel requirements.
Follow up on ex-crew availability and maintain deployment readiness.
Maintain accurate candidate records and crew planning information in PAL and related systems.
Coordinate pre-joining requirements, including documentation, training, and pre-departure briefings.
Provide periodic recruitment and manning reports to management.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or certificate in a maritime-related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in maritime recruitment or fleet personnel operations
Proven experience in employment contract development and crew planning
Familiarity with maritime labor law and seafarers’ rights
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of vessel crew requirements and seafarer qualifications
Knowledge of global and local maritime employment markets
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate across geographies
High attention to detail and commitment to compliance
Strong communication skills and fluency in English
Proficiency in standard office software