Head of Crewing - Toa Payoh

Are you a maritime professional with a deep passion for training, talent development, and operational excellence? Do you have what it takes to shape the future of seafarer education in a leading global shipping business?

We’re working with a well-established, maritime organisation to appoint a Head of Crewing. This senior leadership role sits within the Marine Personnel Department and will shape the company’s global maritime training strategy – building a future-ready, high-performing workforce that meets the demands of a dynamic and evolving industry.

About the Role: Based in Singapore, this role is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive training vision across all marine functions – deck, engine, and dual-fuel operations. You'll lead a cross-functional training team, work closely with global crewing partners, and collaborate with technical and regulatory stakeholders to ensure robust learning pathways, safety compliance, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the company’s global training strategy, aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development of training roadmaps across all seafarer ranks, ensuring competency-based learning and structured promotion tracks.
• Oversee cadet and officer development programmes, from recruitment to onboarding and continuous upskilling.
• Drive innovation in training delivery – including simulation, VR/AR platforms, and e-learning solutions.
• Collaborate with engine manufacturers, shipyards, and training institutions to deliver vessel- and equipment-specific training (including LNG dual-fuel systems).
• Ensure full compliance with STCW, MLC, SOLAS, MARPOL, IGF Code and flag state requirements.
• Manage training budgets, vendor partnerships, and training centre relationships across the global network.
• Act as the bridge between training, technical, crewing, and compliance teams – ensuring real-time alignment with business needs and industry trends.

What We're Looking For:

• COC Class 1, Chief Engineer (unlimited FG certification).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in maritime training, operations, and seafarer development.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and shipboard operational needs.
• Prior experience in LNG-fuelled vessel operations and simulator-based training is a strong advantage.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally in a crew training management capacity.

We Value:

• Strategic, forward-thinking leaders who are passionate about learning and development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – from regulatory bodies to training providers.
• High levels of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.
• An innovative mindset and ability to adapt to technological change.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping maritime talent and operational safety in a globally recognised brand. If you're looking to lead transformation in crew training with purpose and precision – we’d love to hear from you.