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Crewing Executive

Overview

Crewing executives support operations by managing schedules, crew change planning, and salary administration.

Description

  • Handle crew management activities, including personnel mobilisation and demobilisation.
  • Oversee daily personnel functions in compliance with department policies and procedures.
  • Manage hiring and onboarding proceedings for seagoing personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with Safe Manning Certificate and Safety Equipment requirements for each vessel.
  • Track personal, medical, training records, and certification details of all seagoing personnel.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need at least a Diploma in Maritime Studies or related field such as Human Resource Management.
  • Prior work experience as a deck officer or marine engineer is preferred as it provides valuable maritime operational knowledge.

Salary

$4,300 – 4,800

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Crewing executives need knowledge of vessel management, human resource management, and the maritime industry to successfully work in senior-level crew management.

What to expect

You must develop strong interpersonal and organisational skills to coordinate diverse crew needs whilst managing contracts, recruitment, training, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

Soft
skills

Communication

Able to liaise well with crew members, maritime authorities, and stakeholders.

Interpersonal Skills

Able to build strong rapport with crew members and a positive working environment.

Attention to Detail

Ability to maintain accurate crew records, track certifications, and ensure compliance with maritime regulations.

Organisational skills

Able to organise crew schedules, deployments, and logistics for smooth operations.

Human Resource Management

Trained to manage crew hiring, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with maritime labour laws.

Cultural Competency

Able to navigate diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity for good international crew management.

Hard
skills

Juliah Mamat, Crew Personnel Executive
"As a Marine Personnel Executive, I have to be organised, solve problems quickly and get things done."

Juliah Mamat, Crew Personnel Executive

Singapore Maritime Foundation

Frequently asked questions

Crewing executives mainly work in offices on land but may sometimes visit vessels when they're berthed at ports for inspections or meetings.

Crewing executives are essentially "human resource executives" for ship crews, specialising in maritime personnel management.

It depends on the agency size and structure, as larger agencies may require more travel to assess crew skills or resolve conflicts.

A common challenge is meeting high standards and demands for experienced crew members to ensure safe and efficient maritime operations.

They have regular communication with both ship owners and captains, as they're responsible for successful ship operations and maritime personnel wellbeing.