Fleet Personnel Officer

Location
Manila
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time

About this role

As a Fleet Personnel Officer 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

  • Execute vessel manning plans by identifying, evaluating, and selecting qualified seafarers in line with flag state regulations and budget constraints

  • Review and approve employment contracts to ensure compliance with legal and company standards

  • Plan and implement crew rotations and end-of-contract procedures to maintain uninterrupted vessel operations

  • Monitor current and future crew vacancies and support the development of annual manning plans and budgets

  • Coordinate crew embarkation and disembarkation logistics, ensuring cost-effective and timely execution

  • Liaise with flag state authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain up-to-date documentation

  • Communicate operational changes to vessel personnel and ensure access to relevant documentation

  • Assess crew performance, identify training needs, and support the implementation of development plans in collaboration with training centers

  • Optimize crew travel arrangements and monitor associated costs to ensure value-for-money services

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 and digital tools

Why You Should Join Us!

We offer a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities. By joining us, you will enjoy:

Benefits

  • Retirement Benefit

  • SSS, PagIbig, PhilHealth Contributions Employer’s Share

  • Medical Insurance (HMO)

  • Life Insurance

  • Free Uniform

  • Free Office Lunch

  • Pro-rated Sick Leave and Vacation Leave on Day 1

  • 18 Days’ Vacation Leave per annum (increasing every 5 years of service by 1 day up to 22 days)

  • 21 Days Sickness Leave per annum

Administrative Benefits

  • Compassionate Leave 3 Day – Immediate Family; 1 Day - Extended Family

  • Maternity/Paternity Leave

  • Birthday Leave

  • Birthday Allowance of Php 1,500

  • Medical Reimbursement-Php 750 per month; Php 9,000 per annum

  • Wedding Gift

  • Eyeglasses worth Php 3,000 upon regularization

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Benefits

  • Retirement Benefit
  • SSS Contribution
  • PagIbig Contribution
  • PhilHealth Contribution
  • Medical Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Uniform
  • Free Office Lunch
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Maternity Leave
  • Paternity Leave
  • Birthday Leave
  • Birthday Allowance
  • Medical Reimbursement
  • Wedding Gift
  • Eyeglasses Allowance