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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Crew Recruitment and Management Course
courseThis course provides you with the essential tools to efficiently manage the lifecycle of your maritime personnel. Learn to navigate the legal and operational complexities, from recruitment and recruitment to contract and…
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts28 December
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Crew Recruitment and Management Course?
The Recruitment and Crew Management
course
This course provides you with the essential tools to efficiently manage the lifecycle of your maritime personnel. Learn to navigate the legal and operational complexities, from recruitment and recruitment to contract and payroll management, ensuring regulatory compliance and the well-being of your crew. This program gives you the practical knowledge to optimize human resource management in the maritime sector, reducing risks and improving productivity.
Differential Advantages
- Maritime Legal Framework: Compliance with international conventions (MLC, STCW) and national regulations.
- Contract Management: Drafting, negotiation, and administration of maritime employment contracts.
- Selection Processes: Recruitment techniques, interviews, and assessment of specific competencies.
- Payroll Administration: Calculation of salaries, benefits, and deductions according to applicable legislation.
- Welfare Management: Implementation of wellness and safety programs for the crew.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Start date
08-12-2026
Programme highlights
- Comprehensive Mastery: Learn the complete recruitment process, from selection to termination.
- Up-to-date Legislation: Stay current with national and international maritime labor regulations.
- Efficient Management: Optimize crew management to reduce costs and increase productivity.
- Practical Case Studies: Apply your knowledge to real-world situations through simulations and case studies.
- Leadership Skills: Develop the skills to manage diverse and multicultural teams.
- Boost your career and ensure regulatory compliance in your crew management.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Maritime personnel management framework: Roles, documentation, occupational risks and RR governance. hh. on board
- RR ecosystem. hh. Maritime: Shipowner/Operator, Agency, Captain, DPA/HSSEQ, Crew and Control Authorities
- Crew Life Cycle: Planning, Recruitment, Hiring, Shipment, Performance, Rotation and Disengagement
- Crew member's document package: identity, titles, certificates, medical aptitude, visas and traceability of validity
- Endowment and Skill Matrices: Minimums, Critical Profiles, Guard Coverage and Relay Planning
- Compliance risks: Expirations, non-qualification, document fraud, sanctions and operational detentions
02
Crew recruitment and selection: profiled, sourcing, evaluation and shortlisting operational
- Profile definition: technical skills, languages, experience, safety culture and behavioural skills
- Sourcing channels: agencies, professional networks, bags, recommendations, cadets and quality criteria of the pipeline
- Documentary Pre-screening: Verification of titles/certificates, validity, equivalences and control of inconsistencies
- Structured Maritime Interview: Incident Questions, Operational Trial, Teamwork, and Decision Making Under Pressure
- Technical and practical evaluations: simulations, cases, language tests and approval criteria by role
03
Maritime contracting and contractual management: conditions, clauses, remuneration and documentary compliance
- Types of contract and frames: Temporary, rotations, boarding/unloading, trial period and operational annexes
- Economic conditions: Base salary, bonuses, allowances, hours, guards, bonus and total compensation structure
- Critical Clauses: Responsibilities, Behaviour, Alcohol/Drugs, Confidentiality, Data Use and Disciplinary Regime
- Visa management, travel and logistics: itineraries, changes, contingencies, allocations and cost control
- Contractual onboarding: signing, delivery of policies, acceptance of SOPS, initial training and evidence
04
Payroll administration, times and rotations: control of hours, guards, permits and cost of crew
- Time and Activity Management: Hours of work/rest, shifts, guards and traceability of records
- Payroll and settlements: calculation, accruals, deductions, advances and conciliation with operational reports
- Rotations and relays: planning, job coverage, overlaps, handover and continuity of operation
- Permit and absence management: repatriation, emergencies, substitutions and control of impacts on the provision
- Total crew cost: Budget, Forecasting, Deviations, Productivity and KPIs of efficiency
05
Compliance, Audit and Final Project: Comprehensive RR System. hh. Maritime with SOPs, KPIs and evidence
- Preparation for audits and inspections: records, checklists, traceability and response to requirements
- Data protection and confidentiality: role access, retention, document security and control of third parties
- Staff risk management: matrix, controls, expiration alerts and contingency plans by critical position
- RR Dashboard. HH.: Coverage, turnover, expiration, performance, incidents and cost per day of operation
- Digitization of RR. HH: HRIS, Workflows, Signature, Documentary Repository and Alert Automation
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
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Who it is for
HR managers in shipping companies and crew management firms who are looking to optimize their recruitment processes, regulatory compliance, and onboard personnel management.Merchant Marine officers and maritime professionals interested in understanding the legal and labor aspects of maritime recruitment to advance their careers.Maritime lawyers and consultants who need an update on the latest
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Efficiently manage human resources on board
- 02Ensure regulatory compliance in the recruitment and documentation of crew
- 03Develop effective strategies for the selection and evaluation of maritime personnel
- 04Optimize recruitment processes to reduce costs and time
- 05Promote a safe and productive work environment on board
- 06Implement training and development programs to improve crew skills
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Crew Recruitment Manager: Selection, recruitment, and management of maritime personnel.
02Onboard Personnel Administrator: Control of documentation, permits, and crew welfare.
03Maritime Regulatory Compliance Specialist: Ensuring compliance with labor and safety regulations.
04Human Resources Auditor in the Maritime Sector: Evaluation of crew management processes and policies.
05Crew Management Consultant: Advising shipping companies on human resource optimization.
06Crew Training and Development Manager: Design and implementation of training programs.
07Maritime Personnel Logistics Coordinator: Organization of transfers, accommodation, and immigration procedures.
08Cost Analyst Maritime personnel: Control and optimization of crew-related budgets.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Ensure that the appropriate, competent and available crew is available to operate the vessels safely and efficiently.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Recruitment focuses on the selection and recruitment of staff, while management involves the ongoing management of the team, including their performance, well-being, training, and compliance with regulations.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna Institute + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Academic/Professional Profile:Bachelor's/Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Law, or a related field; Demonstrable professional experience in personnel management, preferably in the maritime or aeronautical sector.Specific Knowledge:Maritime/aeronautical labor legislation, international conventions (MLC, ILO), payroll and social security management, international recruitment, occupational risk prevention.Skills:Effective communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, teamwork, proficiency in personnel management tools (ERP, payroll software).Do
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