Crew Manager

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members. It is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient. Find out more about CMA Ships.

THE ROLE

Manage seafarers in respect of safety, performance and cost while ensuring compliance with national and international regulations, company procedures and Collective agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You shall:

• Ensure that all the seafarers embark with all compulsory certificates and qualifications, check their medical status and manage repatriations for French seafarers
• Complete seafarers’ personal details in dedicated software: qualifications, medical certificates, skills & trainings, appraisals, etc...
• Participate in the planning process in close cooperation with Singapore Crew Managers, establish long term planning for French seafarers
• Briefing of seafarers prior to next contract and debrief them on completion of contract
• Inform the French Fleet Captain and Marine Human Resources Director of any serious issues that may affect future contracts and fleet stability
• Ensure that all application forms for flag administration endorsements are completed and prepare seafarers’ contracts of employment
• Arrange crew travel, ensuring that the appointed agents contact the Travellers’ Club to arrange any accommodation required if needed
• Advise and provide all required information and documentation to port agents to ensure that appropriate permits to board are issued
• Manage local family welfare issues keeping the Payroll and P&I Claims Officer informed.

PROFILE & COMPETENCIES

• Graduated from a Bachelor’s degree
• 3 years’ experience in maritime industry
• Good knowledge of:
  • Mandatory STCW certification requirements
  • Flag Administration requirements
• Competent with various software, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc....
• Fluent in English
• Good time management skills, ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, rigorous and methodical

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !