Ocean Advice Ltd.
HR Crewing Officer
Proactive HR Crewing Officer to manage end-to-end crewing activities and support our growing operations.
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Fleet Personnel Officer
€1–1
Yearly salary
Limassol, Cyprus
Location
On-site
Work arrangement
Full Time
Employment type
Mid-Level
Seniority level
Permanent
Contract type
Job Description
Our fleet is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Fleet Personnel Officer to join our team. If you have a strong background in crew management, seafarer recruitment, and maritime personnel administration, we would be pleased to hear from you!
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:
- Annual leave days: 22
- Competitive compensation package.
- Provident fund.
- Education sponsorship.
- Medical insurance.
- Gym membership.
- Parking sponsorship.
- A beautiful office in the heart of Limassol!
In addition, everyone in the BSM community benefits from:
- Flexible working hours and home-office entitlement.
- My door is always open policy by leaders.
24/7 mental health support
How to Apply
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Posted: 8 Sep 2026
Expires: 8 Oct 2026
Ref. No. 7012870
About Company
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd
Working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) means partnering with one of the world’s leading third-party ship managers.
As a multinational, family-owned business, we celebrate a culture of togetherness. Caring for and learning from each other is at the base of our success. Our superpower is our diversity. The wealth of more than 80 nationalities and diverse expert knowledge boosts our capacity to innovate and take industry standards to the next level.
The BSM family includes over 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 shore-based staff in more than 30 locations and across the oceans. Together, we move a fleet of over 600 vessels and help hundreds of ship owners trade cargo all around the world safely and efficiently. We see it as our highest responsibility to operate with greatest respect to the integrity of the environment, the vessels, and our people.
Are you interested in exciting career opportunities, personal growth, and great development options in an international fast-paced working environment? Then join the BSM family!
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Limassol, Cyprus
Location
101-250 Employees
Company size
Shipping Companies
Industry sector
www.bs-shipmanagement.com
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