Vbunkers - Crewing Executive

**Company Description**
We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logístical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.

VBunkers is 100% owned by Vitol, an expert bunker tanker manager and operator with extensive experience of physical bunker supplies in the port of Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering port, and a fleet of 21 modern Singapore flagged bunker tankers.
- Manage recruitment of rating, crew and officers for vessel, in accordance to regulatory, company policy and commercial requirements - in consultation with the Managers
- Handle all aspects of employment administration of crew, include processing of payroll, tax calculations and other contributions according to relevant regulations
- Prepare Seafarer’s Employment Agreements (SEA) according to regulated wage scales and brief seafarers on their SEA, company policies and operational procedures
- Conduct briefing and/or debriefing to officers as and when required
- Issue Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to new and existing crew members, and to maintain stock availability
- Check, verify and reconcile monthly accounts prepared by Masters
- Arrange and coordinate timely CTM as and when required
- Oversee digital port processes to ensure compliance with relevant port regulations
- Assist in keying invoice billing details into IPR system
- Arrangement of crew ashore
- Arrange, plan and coordinate for medical appointments
- Organize, plan and oversee crew movement (sign-on/sign-off)
- Handle Crew Transfer Applications (for new vessel)
- Keeping track of personnel preparation for next appointments
- Verify and monitor expiry date of certificate/ qualifications/ documentation
- Maintain records of qualifications, training and experience of sea staff
- Ensure the officers and ratings are suitably certificated, licensed and have valid work permits
- Ensure that the ships are manned in accordance with regulations and that ships’ crew are suitably trained and experienced to STCW requirements
- Vessel Safe Manning
- Assisting in crew appraisal and updating of monthly crew matrix
- Manage and record crew insurance claims
- Assist with planning and booking of training courses
- Any other task as assigned by Crewing Manager

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience, preferably in Marine Industry
- With tanker or bunkering company knowledge preferred
- Multilingual would be an advantage
- Meticulous, pro-active with positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a fast-paced working environment
- Able to work independently and as a team
- Knowledge of Mandatory STCW certifications, Seafarers’ employment, MLC and Flag State requirement
- Energetic, resilient and resourceful, with an ability to work accurately under pressure

**Additional Information**

Vitol Asia is committed to providing equal opportunities to all staff. Globally, Vitol seeks to conduct its business in accordance with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, including those on human rights, one of which is to “Ensure a diverse and inclusive work place, where possible, free from discrimination regardless of age, gender, race, cultural heritage, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”