Crewing Officer - Marine Operations
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45471)
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About the Company DP World is a global leader in smart logistics and trade solutions, enabling seamless and sustainable supply chain operations across the world. Headquartered in Dubai, the company operates in over 80 countries with more than 560 business units and a diverse workforce of 119,000 professionals representing 164 nationalities. With integrated operations across ports and terminals, marine services, logistics, and supply chain technology, DP World delivers end-to-end solutions that connect global trade flows more efficiently. Their mission is to drive economic growth by accelerating the movement of goods and transforming supply chain ecosystems to meet the demands of modern commerce. By investing in advanced technologies—from automated warehouses to intelligent delivery platforms—DP World is pioneering a new era of trade that minimizes disruption and maximizes efficiency from origin to destination.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Crewing Officer - Marine OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Crewing Officer
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Maritime
Function: Human Resources
Experience: Minimum 4 years in crewing for tugs or offshore vessels
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Crewing Officer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates offers a strong Maritime hiring opportunity for candidates experienced in tug crew coordination, offshore vessel crewing, HR administration, roster control, and marine compliance support. This role is based at the Dubai Head Office and supports ship management and spot tugs operations by ensuring crew records, scheduling, onboarding, payroll inputs, travel coordination, certification checks, and employee support processes are managed accurately and professionally.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Maritime
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 7000-11000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate crew records, HR databases, employee files, certificates, visa details, training records, and crew documentation.
* Support daily crewing administration for ship management and spot tugs operations, ensuring smooth coordination between crew, operations, technical teams, and management.
* Manage tug crew scheduling, roster planning, leave tracking, absence monitoring, and crew rotation updates.
* Arrange crew travel, ticketing, accommodation, vessel entry and exit approvals, and related coordination with agents.
* Review and update crewing procedures in line with company policy, labour laws, marine standards, and operational best practices.
* Maintain a clear competency matrix and verify crew certificates before joining assignments.
* Coordinate recruitment support for sea-based spot tug roles, including documentation, onboarding, orientation, employee profile setup, and offboarding.
* Assist with payroll inputs for spot tugs operations and respond to crew payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
* Prepare regular reports for the BU Head covering crew costs, crew rotation, roster updates, compliance records, and operational crewing status.
* Manage victualing accounts for assigned vessels and support cost tracking where required.
* Coordinate training schedules for tug crew in partnership with operations and technical departments.
* Support employee relations matters, including policy queries, grievance handling, disciplinary documentation, and workplace engagement activities.
* Assist audits, HR documentation reviews, and compliance checks with a focus on zero non-compliance findings.
* Follow health, safety, security, environmental, and quality standards across all crewing and HR activities.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or degree in Crewing Administration, Human Resources, Maritime Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
* Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in crewing for tugs, offshore vessels, marine logistics, or ship management operations.
* Experience supporting crewing requirements for ADNOC, QatarEnergy, Saudi Aramco, or similar energy and marine clients is an advantage.
* Strong understanding of crew rostering, certificate verification, onboarding, payroll coordination, leave management, and marine compliance documentation.
* Ability to handle confidential employee data with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills in English with the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members, agents, operations teams, technical departments, and senior management.
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving maritime environment where priorities may change based on vessel movement, crew availability, and client requirements.
* Organized, reliable, and able to maintain clear records, trackers, and reports for operational decision-making.
Skills Set
* Crew scheduling and roster management
* Offshore vessel and tug crewing support
* HR administration and employee records
* Payroll input coordination
* Certificate and visa tracking
* Crew onboarding and offboarding
* Travel and accommodation coordination
* Compliance documentation and audit support
* Training coordination and competency tracking
* MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Employee relations and grievance support
* Marine logistics coordination
* Reporting, documentation, and data accuracy
Why Join Us
* Work with a globally connected maritime logistics business based in Dubai, one of the world’s leading shipping, ports, and marine operations hubs.
* Build strong exposure to tug operations, ship management, offshore vessel support, and international crewing processes.
* Join a role that directly supports crew readiness, compliance, vessel operations, and service reliability.
* Gain experience in a high-demand Maritime career path connected to offshore energy, port services, and global logistics.
* Be part of a professional environment where safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement are central to daily work.
About the Company
DP World is a global leader in smart logistics, port operations, maritime services, and supply chain solutions. Through P&O Maritime Logistics, the group supports offshore energy, port services, and marine operations across international markets. Headquartered in Dubai, the business combines global reach with strong regional expertise, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient marine solutions for customers across the energy, logistics, and maritime sectors.
