Crewing & Marine Training Manager

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) is experiencing a period of significant transformation. Formed in 2020, Neptune Pacific Line acquired Pacific Direct Line, bringing together two of the South Pacific’s top shipping and logistics companies to support the full supply chain of our customers in the region. NPDL is part of The Wonderful Company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Its other companies include FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark Vineyards, Wonderful Citrus, Wonderful Pistachios, Teleflora, POM Wonderful and Suterra.

We are seeking a highly experienced Crewing & Marine Training Manager to lead and elevate our marine training capability across the fleet. This role has a strong focus on designing, delivering and continuously improving maritime training programmes, ensuring our seafarers are competent, compliant and future-ready.

Working closely with vessels, shore teams and external partners, you will ensure training aligns with international maritime standards, safety requirements and evolving operational needs, while also overseeing crewing strategy and marine HR responsibilities.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a senior maritime professional who is passionate about training, capability building and safety at sea.

Marine training leadership (core focus)

• Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of marine training programmes across the fleet

• Develop and implement structured training pathways aligned with STCW, MLC and industry best practice

• Partner with Fiji National University and industry stakeholders to develop and enhance maritime curricula

• Conduct competency mapping to identify skills gaps and future training needs

• Ensure training programmes meet regulatory, safety and operational requirements

• Monitor training effectiveness and drive ongoing improvement

Crewing and workforce development

• Support workforce planning to ensure vessels are crewed with competent, well-trained personnel

• Build internal talent development pathways to strengthen retention and progression

• Actively participate in crew selection and placement decisions

• Monitor performance and capability of crewing agents and training partners

Marine HR and employee lifecycle

• Oversee the employee lifecycle for maritime personnel, including onboarding, performance and development

• Support managers with employee relations matters and performance management

• Ensure crew appraisals and records are maintained accurately and on time

• Drive engagement initiatives onboard to improve morale, productivity and retention

Compliance, safety and governance

• Ensure full compliance with STCW, MLC and all applicable maritime legislation

• Work closely with Marine HSEQ and Technical teams to support a strong safety culture

• Coordinate effective crew briefings, onboarding and vessel familiarisation

• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, flag states and industry bodies

• Represent the company as part of the Emergency Response Team when required

You are a senior maritime professional with deep operational experience and a strong passion for training, mentoring and developing seafarers.

You will bring:

• Master Mariner or equivalent senior maritime certification

• 10+ years’ experience in maritime operations, training or crewing

• Teaching certification/degree
• Senior sailing experience on cargo vessels (Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer preferred)

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering maritime training programmes

• Strong working knowledge of STCW, MLC and maritime regulatory frameworks

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to influence at all levels

Our NPDL Contribution:

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

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