Crew Assistant – Rio de Janeiro

Work Location Rio de Janeiro

Who are V? As a global leader in ship management and marine services, we add value to a vessel’s operations. Operating around the clock and around the world, V. gives every client the quality and efficiency they need in every sector. Covering crew management and recruitment, quality ship management and technical services, together with supporting management and commercial services, V. has an unrivalled industry knowledge with performance assured. Our values, We Care, We Collaborate, We Challenge, We are Consistent, We Commit and Deliver, are at the heart of everything we do and they support our strategy of Investing in Talent. We are always interested in making contact with talented individuals – people who will demonstrate our values and deliver great service, for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Purpose of The Job

The Crew Assistant will be responsible for the execution of the mobilization process of seafarers of particular nationalities. The role is also responsible for coordinating with training centers and medical providers when necessary as well as contacting seafarers on the process of mobilization.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Ensures timely processing of visa and other formalities relating to the joining crew.
• Ensures that all the pre joining documents are complete, checked and verified as genuine as per the applicable requirements.
• Responsible for the pre-joining preparation of approved personnel: certification, courses and tests, medical examination appointment.
• Maintains contact with personnel while on leave and during mobilization.
• Responsible for making all Training enrollments
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records in ShipSure Crewing and uploading documents if required.
• Responsible for processing flag state document applications and maintaining control procedures.
• Provides administrative assistance to other members of the Crew Cell
• Performs any other matters as may be required by the Crew Supply Manager in the efficient running of the Office.
• KEY SUCCESS MEASURES:
• Timely processing of flagstate document applications, visa and other requirements of the joining crew
• Timely training enrolment of the joining crew
• Timely encoding of data and uploading of documents in ShipSure
• Positive feedback from key stakeholders (e.g. immediate superior/s, seafarers etc.)

What can I expect in return? V. Group can offer you a market leading salary and benefits package, in addition to significant opportunities for career growth and personal development. This a great opportunity to join a true leader in the maritime sector – a company that has exciting plans for future growth.

Essential

• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Thorough awareness and good understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to work to, and meet, tight deadlines.
• Must possess at least a Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, Bachelor’s/College Degree from any field
• Good computer operating skills including word processing and spreadsheet experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and interact with people at all levels.
• Keen attention to details

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role preferably in Subsea/Marine/Offshore Construction Industry.

Additional Information

Applications Close Date 17 Nov 2024