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.
Job DescriptionWe 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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Skills Required
- Master Mariner or equivalent senior maritime certification
- 10+ years' experience in maritime operations, training or crewing
- Teaching certification or degree
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering maritime training programmes
- Strong working knowledge of STCW, MLC and maritime regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting workforce planning, crew selection and crewing strategy
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Practical, hands-on approach with ability to influence at all levels
- Senior sailing experience on cargo vessels (Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer or 2nd Engineer)
What We Do
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
