
Accomplished Chief Purser with over 15 years of maritime hospitality leadership, specializing in luxury small-ship guest operations, financial administration, payroll, and international port clearance. Recognized for delivering refined guest experiences, precise financial control, and high-standard crew engagement in multicultural environments. Strong background in revenue management, maritime compliance (MLC 2006), and operational planning, with a leadership style focused on professionalism, respect, and service excellence.
1.Ensures zero errors in all accounting and financial procedures by promptly and accurately preparing
the crew payroll, bonus’s due, overtime, expenses, travel claims and commissions under the
supervision and instruction of the Financial Officer.
2. Prepares and ensures a prompt and fine free clearance of the Ship. Maintains guest satisfaction through accurate and efficient Clearance and Immigration procedures.
3. Ensures that the back up documentation procedure for all charges and payroll entries is in place and
followed.
4. Manages cash advance and home allotments in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
5. Collects contracts and bank details of newly embarked crew members from the Human Resources
Manager. Confirms that Bank Details are correct and address the crew member if not the case.
6. Updates and enters all crew data in Payroll.
7. Prepares and settles accounts with each crew member prior to their disembarkation.
8. Ensures a prompt and efficient clearance for the vessel by preparing and checking all relevant
documentation for guests and crew, ensuring that all clearance requirements are met in a timely
manner prior to arrival at each port of call. Is responsible for all vessel communication to the port agents related to the ships arrival and departure.
9. Communicates well in advance with all port agents and correlates all necessary information for the
clearance preparation.
10. Prepares and submits all necessary reports as per each country’s requirements such as
ENOA/ENOD, Caricom, APP.
11. Ensures that a suitable room and refreshments are available for the officials on arrival into port.
12. Supports the Reception team on guest related immigration enquiries when required.
13. Presents a seamless terminal check in experience for our guests, creating a positive first impression
by checking that all passports and visas are valid for the time the guests will be onboard. Immediately
notifying the Hotel Director, Guest Relations Manager and Financial Officer in the event of any passport or visa issues. Ensures that guest terminal check-in is a positive experience as measured
by the guest comment cards.
14. Prepares all reports and appropriate manifests for guests and crew before the ship sails from port.
15. Functions as the shore side supervisor for Silversea staff working at the check in desk in the terminal
building.
16. Ensures that all crew is checked out of Fidelio upon their disembarkation, liaising with the Human
Resources Manager when new crew have embarked.
17. Prepares and sends the departure telex with required guest and crew manifests to relevant parties
after each port of call.
18. Responsible to maintain that all visitor and guest passports and visas are accounted for at all times
and in order by ensuring that Fidelio is updated with accurate information, confirming with the Human
Resources Manager to ensure that all crew documentation is correct and updated and informing the
Guest Relations Manager of local customs requirements for all disembarking guests.
19. Assists with medical debarks of guests and crew in cooperation with the medical team, Financial
Officer, Human Resources Manager and Guest Relations Manager.
20. Assists with crew welfare activities by performing as Treasurer of the Crew Welfare Committee,
responsible to keep all funds safe and accounted for. Prepares and distributes all relevant account
paperwork and reports to ensure transparency in the procedures.
21. Attends Crew Welfare meetings and all activities in which money transactions are involved such as
Bingo.
22. Ensures that all crew financial/accounting requests, inquiries and complaints are responded to
promptly, demonstrating availability and supporting teams with financial enquiries.
23. Demonstrates genuine concern for crew well-being at all times, striving for crew satisfaction.
24. Maintains 100% confidentiality when handling sensitive information.