Crew Operator
Piraeus, Attica, GreeceRemote
AI Summary
Coordinates crew changes, travel, visas, and documentation for a shipping company, ensuring timely vessel manning and compliance with maritime regulations.
About this role
Venergy Marine Management LTD. is a dynamic, privately-owned shipping company headquartered in Piraeus, Greece. Operating a growing fleet of modern eco tanker vessels, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient maritime transportation services worldwide.
As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a Crew Operator who will report directly to the Crew Manager and play an important role in supporting the efficient management of crew operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate crew changes, including travel arrangements, visas, tickets, port agents and joining/repatriation logistics.
- Support crew planning and monitor crew rotations to ensure timely and appropriate vessel manning.
- Organize online interviews, briefing and debriefing sessions for seafarers of all nationalities.
- Coordinate joining formalities, visas, flag endorsements and other required documentation in cooperation with port and manning agents.
- Support pre-employment arrangements, including visa applications and certification requirements.
- Verify and monitor seafarers' certificates, licenses, medicals, training records and other documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date seafarers' records in the Crew Management System.
- Monitor the validity and timely renewal of crew documentation and certification.
- Ensure the timely forwarding of crew-related documents and information to vessels.
- Liaise closely with vessels, manning agents and internal departments on crew-related operational matters.
- Support the development and coordination of training plans, including onboard and ashore training of seafarers.
- Support the collection and follow-up of crew performance evaluations and identified training and development needs.
- Assist in the preparation of crew-related reports, statistics and operational information.
- Support the Crew Manager in maintaining compliance with applicable MLC, STCW, Flag State and Company requirements.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree in Shipping, Maritime Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
- Master's degree will be considered an advantage.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the shipping sector.
- Very good command of written and spoken English.
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications and strong digital literacy.
- Familiarity with Danaos Crew module will be considered an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
- High sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with seafarers, vessels, agents and internal stakeholders.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive remuneration package
- Private medical insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Exposure to a dynamic and growing shipping organization
All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
Skills
Crew Management SystemDanaos Crew ModuleFlag State RegulationsMaritime DocumentationMicrosoft OfficeMLC ComplianceSTCW ComplianceVisa Applications
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