Rejees Pathrose Marydasan
MUSAFFAH,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in delivering exceptional outcomes under pressure. Expert in stakeholder engagement, multicultural team coordination, and strategic planning, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Demonstrates leadership through effective team management, motivational approaches, and mentoring. Adept at problem-solving and decision-making, ensuring responsiveness to operational demands while maintaining commitment to organisational goals. Multilingual communicator skilled in HR planning, crewing operations, contract negotiations, and agency coordination. Career aspirations include leveraging analytical thinking and resourcefulness to drive organisational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Crewing Manager
GAC Marine LLC
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: GAC Marine LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, is part of the GAC Group, providing offshore marine support services across the Gulf and surrounding regions. The company operates a modern fleet serving clients like ADNOC, Aramco, and Qatar Energy. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence, GAC Marine is recognized for its reliable vessel operations and multinational crew management.
- Promoted to lead the Crewing Department, overseeing end-to-end crew operations for the company's offshore fleet. Responsible for strategic workforce planning, multinational crew recruitment, and compliance with STCW and MLC regulations. Act as the key liaison with port agents, flag administrations, and overseas crewing partners to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations and regulatory compliance.
- Head of recruitment for marine officers and ratings across the fleet, ensuring qualification alignment and experience matching per vessel requirements.
- Verified COCs, medicals, and all statutory documents through issuing authorities and arranged Flag State endorsements.
- Supervised onboarding, handover, and orientation processes, ensuring proper documentation and safety familiarization.
- Monitored crew performance through evaluation systems and coordinated improvement plans with training providers.
- Oversaw monthly wage processing and salary settlements for off-signers.
- Conducted regular vessel visits for crew audits, welfare checks, and operational support.
- Ensured crew planning was aligned with vessel schedules and charterer requirements, even under tight timelines.
- Maintained a strong focus on crew welfare and mental health by promoting a safety-first and people-oriented culture.
- GAC Marine LLC, based in Abu Dhabi, is part of the GAC Group, providing offshore marine support services across the Gulf and surrounding regions. The company operates a modern fleet serving clients like ADNOC, Aramco, and Qatar Energy. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence, GAC Marine is recognized for its reliable vessel operations and multinational crew management.
- Proven ability to lead diverse, multicultural crewing teams with fairness and empathy.
- Skilled in handling crisis situations such as emergency crew changes, medical repatriations, and visa delays.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills when coordinating with agents, clients, and internal departments.
- High adaptability to changing regulations and operational requirements in offshore environments.
- Deep understanding of manpower planning, contract rotations, and succession planning for key ranks.
Assistant HR/Crewing Manager
GAC Marine LLC
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw both offshore and onshore workforce (GAC Marine base yard) matters, managing recruitment, training, performance, and welfare of marine and shipyard personnel. Contributed to policy development, budgeting, and process improvements within the HR function.
- Handled full-cycle recruitment and mobilization of seafarers, including contract issuance and visa/travel arrangements.
- Maintained up-to-date crew databases, coordinated crew relief planning, and tracked all document expiries.
- Led coordination with accounts for payroll processing and timely remittance of salaries.
- Developed internal SOPs for HR practices and ensured alignment with labor regulations.
- Promoted consistency in HR processes across shipyard and offshore staff.
Crewing/HR/QHSE Coordinator
GAC Marine LLC
12.2012 - 12.2022
- Managed integrated HR and QHSE responsibilities for marine and shipyard staff, ensuring documentation, procedural compliance, and crew safety standards were upheld.
- Maintained personnel records and tracked certification/endorsement renewals.
- Coordinated with master's and agents for crew relief, sign-on/off, and visa processing.
- Liaised with overseas agents for international travel logistics and visa facilitation.
- Supervised crew orientation, medicals, and joining preparations.
- Arranged safety induction programs, simulator courses, and job-specific training.
- Scheduled trainings based on evaluation feedback and annual calendars.
- Encouraged continuous learning and upskilling among junior officers and ratings.
- Maintained and updated QHSE manuals in compliance with ISM Code and client/flag requirements.
- Ensured Masters conducted regular onboard safety drills and safety video inductions for new joiners.
- Conducted fleet visits for familiarization, internal audits, and compliance checks.
- Filed and managed all safety-related documentation and crew compliance reports.
Sr Crew Coordinator
Seaways International LLC
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Seaways International LLC is a UAE-based marine services company headquartered in Dubai, specializing in offshore towage, rig support, terminal handling, and heavy-lift transport. Operating globally, the company manages and charters a modern fleet of tugs and support vessels. Seaways is known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and efficient marine solutions for the oil & gas sector.
- Recruited marine officers and ratings for the company's entire fleet based on STCW compliance, experience, and vessel-specific requirements.
- Verified Certificates of Competency (COC) and other mandatory documents through relevant issuing authorities.
- Applied for and tracked Flag State endorsements in accordance with the vessel flag administration requirements.
- Liaised with global crewing agents to source qualified multinational crew and maintain optimal manning across the fleet.
- Coordinated seaman visa applications for signing-on crew, ensuring medicals, certifications, and travel documents were in order.
- Arranged flight bookings, hotel accommodations, airport assistance, and ground transport for all joining and off-signing crew.
- Oversaw smooth execution of crew sign-off and sign-on procedures in line with contractual terms and port schedules.
- Prepared offer letters and seafarer contracts in compliance with company policies and maritime labor regulations.
- Facilitated proper onboarding, handovers, and safety orientation for all officers and crew joining the vessel.
- Projected safety training and induction videos onboard, including practical demonstrations of lifesaving appliances, first aid, and emergency procedures.
- Monitored performance of officers and crew based on regular evaluations submitted by Masters and department heads.
- Maintained a detailed database and individual personnel files for all crew, including documentation, evaluations, and service records.
- Tracked the validity of certificates, endorsements, passports, seaman books, and medical fitness reports to ensure full compliance.
- Processed monthly wages for the crew onboard and managed salary settlements for off-signing personnel.
- Supported crewing department budget planning, covering recruitment, training, visa, and travel-related expenses.
- Ensured vessel Masters conducted safety drills regularly and reinforced onboard safety protocols in line with company standards.
- Maintained organized filing systems for all vessel crew reports, certificates, and correspondence for audit and operational use.
- Seaways International LLC is a UAE-based marine services company headquartered in Dubai, specializing in offshore towage, rig support, terminal handling, and heavy-lift transport. Operating globally, the company manages and charters a modern fleet of tugs and support vessels. Seaways is known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and efficient marine solutions for the oil & gas sector.
Admin/Travel Rotation Coordinator
Momentum Engineering
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Company Overview: Momentum Engineering is a leading oil drilling company based in Dubai, operating drilling rigs across Azerbaijan and Turkey, with over 250 rotational crew members working on a 28/28 schedule. The group also manages the Flamingo Beach Resorts in Umm Al Quwain, with diversified activities across travel, hospitality, and offshore operations.
- Coordinated global travel arrangements for all drilling crews and officers, including flight bookings, hotel accommodations, airport transfers, and ground handling support.
- Issued tickets through LPO approvals and handled hotel bookings via email correspondence with contracted hospitality partners.
- Arranged official travel for managers and senior executives across international locations.
- Managed visa applications and approvals for crew and guests, including UAE visas and third-country visa support.
- Assisted in recruitment of oil drilling and barge crew from multiple countries, managing candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
- Verified the authenticity of all submitted documents, including STCW certificates, prior employer references, and compliance with company-specific requirements.
- Supported contract signing and onboarding of selected candidates in accordance with Safe Manning Document (SMD) compliance.
- Liaised with Masters and rig supervisors for planning of crew changes and relief rotations based on 28/28 schedules.
- Coordinated with local and overseas agents to facilitate crew sign-on/off processes, including visa issuance, OK to Board (OKTB) arrangements, and travel support.
- Maintained and updated crew movement records and personnel data in company databases.
- Followed up with off-duty personnel to ensure timely readiness for the next assignment.
- Arranged mandatory medicals and confirmed that all joining documentation was complete prior to mobilization.
- Collaborated with the accounts department to ensure smooth processing of crew wages and reimbursements.
- Monitored crew performance through evaluation reports and aligned training needs accordingly.
- Lined up officers and crew for induction programs, simulator courses, and training as per the company's training calendar.
- Maintained ongoing contracts and relationships with leading hotels for accommodation and crew layovers.
- Organized tour packages and corporate travel programs for other divisions within the Momentum Group.
- Momentum Engineering is a leading oil drilling company based in Dubai, operating drilling rigs across Azerbaijan and Turkey, with over 250 rotational crew members working on a 28/28 schedule. The group also manages the Flamingo Beach Resorts in Umm Al Quwain, with diversified activities across travel, hospitality, and offshore operations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, Accounting and Computer Application, Tourism & Travel Management
University of Kerala
01.2007 - 12.2012
IATA/UFTAA Diploma - Aviation Training & Development
Aviation Training & Development Institute
Technical Diploma - Office Automation & Accounting
CYBSE
Skills
- Ability to deliver results under pressure
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Multicultural team coordination
- Leadership
- Team management
- Motivational approach
- Mentoring
- Adaptability
- Responsiveness to operational demands
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- HR planning
- Crewing operations
- Contract negotiations
- Agency coordination
- Professional presentations
- Reliability
- Detail-oriented
- Commitment to organizational goals
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Resourcefulness
- Quality Assurance
- Multilingual
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/16/80
- Marital status: Married
- Visa status: Employment Visa - UAE
Custom
- Mrs Anupama Kale, QHSE/HR manager, GAC Marine, +971 50-4422935
- Mr. Vivin Subhash, Technical Manager, GAC Marine, +971 56-2192689
- Capt Deepak Vijay Singh, Now COO - Marine & Offshore Surveys at Aries Group, +971 50 4817837
- Ms Shallet Bhujbal, Now HR Director of Lamprell, +971 50 6360836
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Volleyball
Certification
BV certified Designated Person & ISM Internal Auditor
IATA/UFTAA Diploma
Timeline
Crewing Manager
GAC Marine LLC
05.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant HR/Crewing Manager
GAC Marine LLC
01.2023 - 04.2024
Crewing/HR/QHSE Coordinator
GAC Marine LLC
12.2012 - 12.2022
Sr Crew Coordinator
Seaways International LLC
01.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, Accounting and Computer Application, Tourism & Travel Management
University of Kerala
01.2007 - 12.2012
Admin/Travel Rotation Coordinator
Momentum Engineering
04.2005 - 11.2006
IATA/UFTAA Diploma - Aviation Training & Development
Aviation Training & Development Institute
Technical Diploma - Office Automation & Accounting
CYBSE
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