GRS Recruitment are working in an exclusive partnership with Columbia Group to find top-tier talent for their expanding team in Limassol. With over 40 years of commitment and professionalism, Columbia has established its position as a world-class ship management and maritime service provider, developing their global reputation by continuously exceeding clients´ expectations. Human Capital is described as the most important factor in the Company’s success. If this role seems like the ideal opportunity for you, please send us your CV today!MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReviewing and monitoring the safe manning of all vessels, based on minimum safe manning and special manning requirements in relation to age, trade, type and condition of the vessel as well as in compliance with the agreed vessel’s budgetEnsuring that all Seafarers are trained and qualified in full compliance with Company’s, STCW and Flag State requirementsEnsuring that all Seafarers have passed a medical examination performed by a qualified independent medical doctor and obtained a medical certificate before joining a vessel.Conducting crew changes in compliance with the Seafarers’ Employment AgreementLiaising with the vessel, owners and/or operators suitable date/port of crew changeArranging and monitoring travel arrangements for Seafarers including visa requirementsEnsuring that Seafarer Employment Agreements are issued in compliance with MLC, Flag State and National requirementsArranging suitable travel arrangements allowing sufficient time for handing over of duties and familiarizationEnsuring that expenses not covered in the manning agreement are debited to ownersMonitoring of crew performance including progress of any cadets and arranging follow-up where requiredPlanning of Officers and ratings rotationPromotion and monitoring of Seafarers Career progressionActively recruiting for open positions as requiredBeing fully conversant with the Company’s Management SystemImplementing effectively the Company’s Management SystemContributing to the development of new or the amendment of existing proceduresPromoting and supporting efforts for continual improvementMonitoring training needs and initiating follow-up of identified training needs as appropriateReviewing vessel disbursement accountsMaintaining Seafarer recordsLiaising with all parties concerned in case of sickness and/or accidentsEnsuring that non-conformities, observations, and customer complaints are investigated and timely followed-upCANDIDATE PROFILESeagoing experience on a cruise ship as an officer, or a university degree and experience in the recruitment/ crew management for cruise shipsGood command of English language as well as strong interpersonal skillsGood controlling and communication skillsDue to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.To apply for this position, please email your CV to Hayley Buckle, hayley@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 342 720 for further information.
