Marine Personnel Officer

Support the activities of the marine personnel who are on vessels wholly owned by the organization as defined within the in-house safety management system of NAKILAT. Ensure that the company vessels that are under their control are manned by properly qualified, experienced and competent personnel.

• Establish and maintain an updated and comprehensive Relief Plan up to one year in advance for all officers who are going offshore.
• Organize travel arrangements for the officers to join and leave the vessels. If required, the person can also take the advice of third parties such as port agents and travel agents.
• Ensure that the officers at all times satisfy the training and documentary requirements as per the policies and procedures of the company and the legal requirements of the ship’s registry.
  
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  - Flag and National Certificates of Competency, Special Qualification Certificates. Ensure that all this data is recorded in an agreed format.

• Review the appraisal reports for all officers and follow-up on recommended actions with regards to performance management.
  
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  - Identification of training needs, disciplinary matters.
• Establish a personal development plan for all the officers and monitor the same on a continuous basis.

• Liaise with the training section on scheduling training courses for personnel under their responsibility.

• Maintain a database of applicants and undertake initial screening of applicants.

• Maintain all personnel and vessels files necessary to accurately record, document, certify, train and for payment of salaries as per the company policies and standards.

• Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or any other related field. Knowledge of shipping HR related legislation will be looked upon favorably (STCW/MLC)

• Minimum of 3 - 6 years’ experience in a medium to large sized company

• Reasonable amount of understanding of the Maritime industry and the extensive amount of legal requirements pertaining to sea staff employment
• Good knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Good knowledge of world geography including major ports and supporting airports