Services

The time-consuming task of recruiting---screening, interviewing selecting, hiring--- is assumed by PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri Ship Manning and Management, leaving you more time for other areas of management that contribute to your company’s financial success Our services:
1.   Recruitment, Screening, Selection


Our computerized system matches seafarers who are available to vessels they previously worked on, and you benefit from re-employing crews familiar with your vessels, your procedures, and your policies.


Before a new name can be added to our database, the seafarer’s qualifications and experience are verified and cross-referenced with past employers, government agencies and other organizations to ensure they are true. Additionally, the seafarer's professional attitude and behavior is assessed through our personal interviews. 
2.   Pre-Employment Medical Clearances


Seafarers must have a medical clearance from medical centers accredited with the Indonesia Department of Health  and the Indonesian Overseas Employment Administration .


Examinations and tests are:
Physical examination; chest x-ray; blood count; blood type; urinalysis; stool examination; dental check; psychometric examination; visual acuity and color perception using the Ishihara test; audiometry; speech test; and an electrocardiogram for those aged 40 and above or when recommended by the examining physician.


Tests can be added, including: drug and alcohol, aids, hepatitis antigen, kidney and bladder ultrasound, and others a company requires, as well as vaccinations for seafarers on vessels trading in specific areas.
3.   Documents, Training, Certificates


Our stringent procedures avoid the risk of inappropriate or inadequate crew documents delaying your vessels in ports. El Greco ensures:


a.  Documents and certificates of the seafarer are valid for the term of the contract at minimum.


b.  Training and certificates comply with IMO, ILO, and STCW’78 convention as amended, and ISM code; and that the training and certificates are proper for the crew positions and type of vessels for which the seafarers have been hired.


c.  Crews possess the appropriate flag licenses and corresponding special qualifications, statutory certificates, and other requirements of the Vessel’s Flag Registry Administration.


d.   Seafarers are oriented on the policies and procedures of the company, and the safety management system on the vessels.
4.   Dispatch


PT, Jasa Marine Mandiri reservations department arranges airline tickets for departing and returning crews. Tickets issued in Manila have flexibility for departures, but owners may issue Pre-paid Ticket Advise (PTA).
5.   Allotments


Indonesian Government regulations require that each month 80% of the basic wages of a Filipino seafarer be allotted to his family and remitted to the Indonesian. A crewing agent must each month advise the Indonesian Central Bank of foreign currency wage remittances the agent receives, and submit payroll reports to the Indonesian Overseas Employment Administration, and other government agencies.  


To comply, principals each month remit these allotments to PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri through our appointed banks for processing and distribution to the seafarer’s family or designated beneficiaries. Receipts confirming payments are sent to principals. A minimal fee is charged to cover banking, clerical and document costs.
6.   Compulsory Contributions




The employer may send SSS contributions together with family allotment each month
7.   Performance Monitoring


As part of our service, we ask the master of a vessel to send PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri regular reports on each seafarer we provide. Evaluation is on performance, competence and behavior. Reports, which should be sent each quarter, aid us in assessing each seafarer and selecting your crews.
8.   Seafarer's Accidents/Sickness Claims


Regular reports are sent to you on a seafarer who is repatriated because of illness or injury. PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri staff check on medical treatment, sickness benefits, hospital and medical expenses, and coordinates with P&I representatives in the Philippines. 


PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri ensures the handling of these claims are treated with great sensitivity and efficiency.
9.   Crew Incidents


A minor crew incident can be prevented from becoming a major one by dealing with it immediately. PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri staff will talk to the seafarer/s to address his/their concerns but this can only be effectively accomplished when we are advised immediately by the master or principals. PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri may coordinate with the local government agencies concerned and their foreign counterparts and immediately advise the principal. For this service to be of mutual benefit, it is imperative to keep PT,Jasa Marine Mandiri informed before a master or principals take any drastic action.