Are you a Master Mariner/Chief Engineer with hands on crew training background ashore and looking to spearhead the Training department for an established shipping company in Singapore?
This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing crewing standards and making an impact directly/indirectly in increasing efficiency and safety mindset within the shipping industry.
Responsibilities include:
• Lead the Training Department, providing strategic direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Guide trainers and assessors (internal and external) to ensure the highest quality of training delivery.
• Develop structured training roadmaps for seafarers and technical personnel, ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Foster a high-performance culture, motivating the team to drive continuous improvement in training effectiveness and competency development.
• Represent the company in industry committees, conferences, and external forums to advocate for best practices in maritime training.
• Ensure seamless coordination between training, operations, and crewing departments to align training with real-world operational demands.
• Develop and oversee the training department’s annual budget, ensuring cost-effective execution of training initiatives.
• Ensure all training programs align with international and local maritime regulations, such as STCW, MLC 2006, SOLAS, MARPOL, and flag state requirements.
• Develop and drive the company’s training strategy to ensure a structured pipeline of skilled seafarers, covering all disciplines (Deck, Engine, Catering)
• Identify training needs across all ranks to eliminate skill gaps and ensure officer career progression through structured promotion pathways.
• Oversee the cadet training program, working closely with the Crewing Department to recruit, train, and nurture the next generation of seafarers.
If you are passionate about marine crew training and have relevant experience, we look forward hearing from you!
Please note that this role is only open to candidates with prior sea faring background!