We are currently recruiting for:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSISTANT

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of supplier and creditor invoices for payment, as well as crew salary payments.

Primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that vendor invoices submitted for payment have been duly authorised.
• Set up of vendor details into Accounting system ledger card, address book and banking details.
• Prior to payment release, check that vendor amount entered agrees with proposed payment amount.
• Prepare payment as per settlement terms agreed with vendor.
  
• In accordance with the required payroll timelines, coordinate and collect payroll data from masters, manning agencies and internal departments.
• Coordinate the daily import of all payments to banking platforms.
• Ensure all suppliers receive remittance advice by email detailing all payment information.
• Set up new vendor accounts and amending vendor detail where necessary.
• Enter and update the victualing reports and investigate and reconcile any differences.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Accounting / Finance Degree or equivalent.
• Proven track record in ensuring the efficient processing of high volume payments across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Intermediate knowledge and proven ability in the use of Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate and maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and focus on relevant information.
• Commercial awareness and ability to apply sound judgement.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately.
• Strong team player.
• Personal commitment to improving own knowledge and skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Candidates must have the right to work and live in the UK.

We have an immediate opening for:

QHSE OFFICER

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for actively promoting and enforcing the company safety culture and standards aboard all vessels and offices.

Primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Identify and support on safety initiatives and improvements to enhance fleet safety.
• Provide creditable advice to all relevant departments and management.
• Ensure assigned vessels are compliant with maritime legislation, Flag State requirements and quality and safety standards of the vessel owners.
• Review and address safety related matters in vessels including SQSE meetings, accident and incident reports and near miss reporting.
• Formulate and distribute safety information and updates to fleets, departments, Class and Flag States.
• Provide support in the reviewing and monitoring of internal audits, internal navigational audits and third party external audits providing close actions where necessary.
• Analyse accident and incident reports, identify all high levels of risk and assist with the preparation of fleet circulations, incident letters and monthly safety bulletins as required.
• Maintain accurate records of environmental data received from vessels for the Environmental Plan EMS ISO14001, produce quantifiable results of the company's environmental impacts and maintain data for key performance indicators.
• Assist with briefing, training and familiarisation of ship staff; Masters, Chief Officers, C/O and 1/E.
• Support the emergency / crisis management team.
• Remain updated on the forefront of QHSE legislation, requirements and best practice both strategically and practically.
• Represent the company at external forums and meetings as appropriate.
  

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Seafaring experience or a shipping related degree is a requirement for this role.
• Previous onshore experience within QHSE.
• Lead Auditor Qualification would be advantageous.
• Familiarisation with applicable ISM and ISO standards and codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of ECDIS.
• Passionate and sincere interest in safety management.
• Strong IT skills and advanced knowledge and proven ability in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills together with the ability to make and support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and focus on relevant information.

Candidates must have the right to work and live in the UK.

To Apply: Please send CV and covering letter to [email protected]

We currently have an immediate opening for:

TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR - CREW

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Crew and Training Manager in administering and coordinating the training initiatives across our fleet.

To ensure that all seafarers on board UK flagged vessels have the correct documents on board. From applying for each document and monitoring its progress right through to sending the documents to the seafarer either at the manning agent or on the vessel.

Primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Deputy Head of Crew and Training Manager with the development of Seagull Training.
• Respond to all queries from vessels relating to Seagull.
• Monitoring UK CRA expires, chasing MCA for documents applied for and arranging Flag documents to be sent to seafarers and vessels.
  
• Arranging UKLAP exams.
• Applying for GMDSS applications and monitoring GMDSS expiriers, chasing MCA for documents applied for and arranging GMDSS documents to be sent to seafarers and vessels.
• Support the Deputy Head of Crew and Training Manager in the planning, processing and evaluation of the UK Cadet Training Program so as to meet company objectives.
• Liaise with Manning Offices to collate crew joining expenses.
• Ensure that all documents, licenses, certificates, books are accurately updated in the Crewing system and spreadsheets.
• Manage incoming communication (including emails, messages and telephone queries) and draft or transcribe appropriate replies where necessary.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Standards of Training, Certification & Watchkeeping (STCW) for Seafarers.
• Knowledge of key regulations - MARPOL, SOLAS and MLC.
  
• Previous experience with Seagull training would be advantageous.
• A shipping related degree.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role within a Crew, Training or HR Department.
• Seafaring experience would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to focus on relevant information.
• Proven analytical skills together with the ability to make and support decisions with sound reasoning and judgement.
• Strong IT skills and advanced knowledge and proven ability in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Candidates must have the right to work and live in the UK.

To Apply: Please send CV and covering letter to [email protected]

We are currently recruiting for:

QHSE SUPERINTENDENT

Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for actively promoting and enforcing the company safety culture and standards aboard all vessels and offices.

Primary responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Identify and lead on safety initiatives and improvements to enhance fleet safety.
• Ensure that assigned vessels are compliant with maritime legislation, Flag State requirements and quality and safety standards of the vessel owners.
• Recognised as an expert advisor on all safety matters.
• Conduct audits and vessel inspections to ensure the vessels are compliant and maintain applicable ISO standards.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations, root cause analysis and make appropriate recommendations.
• Advise and assist with ISM/ISPS compliance, regulations and updates.
• Briefing and training of newly promoted Masters and Chief Engineers.
• Assist as part of the emergency / crisis management team.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Sailed to a minimum of Chief Officer on Tankers or equivalent shore-based experience as a QHSE / Marine Superintendent.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of completing audits on board Tankers.
• Expert knowledge and application of safety standards and regulations is a key requirement for this role.
• Previous experience in leading emergency response team would be an advantage for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of ECDIS is a requirement for the role.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

To Apply: Please send CV with resume of sea service and covering letter to [email protected]