Ship Manning & Progression Officer at NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML)

NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML) was incorporated as a private limited liability company on 9th October 2008 as a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited. The company provides a wide range of shipping services covering training, manning, fleet management, terminal management services and consultancy services

We are recruiting talented individuals to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Ship Manning & Progression Officer

REF: NS/21/2025/02/001
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary
The Appointee will be required to:

• To maximize the utilization of NSML seafarers to ensure statutory safe manning levels and relief planning, overall co-ordination of logistics for implementing all Crew Changes and provide reports/insights into crewing unit activities and performance.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan shipboard assignments for assigned BGT ships to ensure all stakeholders’ interests are met whilst ensuring that the vessels are adequately manned in line with Flag state requirements.
• Implement Crew Changes and ensure adherence to uniform interpretation and application of approved policies and procedures for seafarers.
• Assist in the development and implementation of NSML policies and procedures and provision of professional advice and guidance to appropriate line managers and seafarers on shipboard personnel related issues.
• Investigate, recommend and implement strategies for improved performance and increased Officers’ availability for sea service.
• Undertake ship visits to NSML Shipboard Personnel on board assigned ships and respond to issues/concerns raised by them with view to creating a harmonious working environment and improve crew morale.
• Support NSH/2 in the provision of effective oversight manning activities for third party Manning Agents contracted by NSML for provision of ship Manning services for BGT and third party owned Ships.
• Update Shipboard personnel shipmate activity records and documents on Shipmate and ensure no payroll issue.
• Track unspent leave before recall and ensure that Officers’ Leave advice is produced and 
• advised of accrued leave as part of Off-signing information.
• Preparation of Management Report on Utilization of NSML shipboard personnel.
• Produce Monthly Cost Reconciliation Reports to respective fleet managers for Officers/Ratings joining and off signing vessels.
• Maintaining monthly HRA/LTB Logs (as applicable) in line with payroll deadlines.
• Provision of real time monitoring and cost oversight on BGT sub-chartered ships to ensure all extra costs and services are well captured and back charged.
• Arrange mandatory Inductions/Training/Familiarization for all on signers prior joining respective Fleet manager’s Vessels.
• Provision of diverse visa/consular service support to NSML Shipboard personnel on BGT sub-chartered ships to ensure seamless crew changes.
• Undertake official visits to third party/sub-chartered ship management stakeholders to foster collaboration and harmonious working relationship.
• Provide and drive cost management/leadership to the manning unit of the business.
• Participate in assigned CFTs to achieve the aims and objectives of the CFT.
• Project support in vessel dry docking and other in-house project activities.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Management Science, Humanities or Social Science with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower (2.2) division.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NSML/NLNG or any reputable organization preferably in oil & gas and / or Maritime industry.
• Be a current employee of an NSML/NLNG contractor with a valid NSML/NLNG Contractor ID Card
• Possession of a recognized professional qualification in Admin/Personnel Management will be an added advantage.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar or related role in NSML/NLNG or any reputable organization preferably in the oil & gas and /or Maritime industry.
• Possess good communication, negotiating and interpersonal skills. Be a Self-starter, with a good track record of delivery.
• Possess good commercial skills, customer focus and mindset.
• Be fluent in English as a business and contract language.

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2025.