Assistant Manager-Fleet Personnel

About the Job

Are you an experienced marine professional with a strong background in crew management and vessel manning? Join our Fleet Personnel team in Mumbai as an Assistant Manager – Fleet Personnel, where your expertise in crew deployment, coordination, and compliance will ensure safe and efficient vessel operations across our global fleet.

About Us

OCS Services is a seasoned player in the oil and gas industry, delivering world-class services across offshore and onshore operations. As a joint venture between Planet Energy and BW Offshore, we specialize in Operations & Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, and Integrated Crew Management. With global operations spanning Singapore, India, UAE, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria, we are strategically positioned to support energy production safely, sustainably, and reliably. Our expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to sustainability enable us to drive excellence in complex energy projects around the world. At OCS, we’re guided by four core values that define everything we do – trust, driven, care, and innovation.

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As we continue to expand our global marine operations, we are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Fleet Personnel to join our Marine Manning team in Mumbai. This role will be responsible for ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient manning of vessels through effective coordination with clients, crew, and operational teams.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will :

• Liaise and plan with clients on crew deployment requirements for assigned vessels.
• Ensure vessels are manned with qualified, medically fit, and experienced crew as per client and regulatory requirements.
• Verify that all crew hold valid mandatory certificates and documents appropriate to their ranks.
• Coordinate with training teams to ensure crew complete all required and value-added courses prior to joining.
• Build and maintain a high-quality pool of marine crew and officers.
• Conduct preliminary assessments, interviews, and shortlisting for final selection.
• Manage personnel mobilization and demobilization, ensuring proper medical checks, travel, visa, and accommodation arrangements within budget.
• Oversee smooth logistics for crew sign-on and sign-off activities, including coordination with port agents.
• Ensure proper orientation, familiarization, and pre-joining briefings for all joining crew.
• Handle medical emergencies, coordinate follow-up, and prepare medical dockets for submission to P&I Clubs.
• Ensure accurate implementation of wage settlements and welfare schemes.
• Plan and execute crew relief schedules in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain up-to-date crew databases including personal, medical, training, and certification records.
• Ensure compliance with Company Manning Office (CMO) policies and procedures.
• Stay updated with industry regulations including STCW, flag state, and union requirements.
• Process invoices and coordinate with accounts for timely vendor payments.
• Support the Manager – Fleet Personnel and act as a backup for related functions when required.

What We Are Looking For

What You Can Expect

As an Assistant Manager – Fleet Personnel, your leadership and attention to detail will ensure that our vessels remain safely and efficiently manned with world-class professionals. If you are ready to advance your marine career and make a meaningful impact in offshore operations, we encourage you to apply today!