Olha Porokh

Profile

Experienced Crewing Operator with over 10 years in the maritime industry, specializing in international crew changes, seafarer certification, and compliance with STCW and flag state requirements. Proven ability to coordinate complex crew logistics worldwide, manage documentation, and collaborate with shipowners, agents, and manning agencies. Adept at working under pressure while ensuring safety, compliance, and cost-efficiency. Open to both Crew Operator and Crew Superintendent roles.

Key Skills

• Crew change coordination (worldwide)
• STCW and flag documentation compliance
• Seafarer certification & visa processing
• Budgeting & cost control for crew logistics
• Negotiation with manning agencies & port agents
• Crew database management (COMPAS, Danaos, or similar)
• Team leadership and training of new staff
• Multilingual: Ukrainian & Russian (native), Englis (Professional working proficiency), German (currently learning )

Professional Experience

Crewing Operator

Uniprime SRL – Constanta, Romania | Aug 2022 – Jul 2025

• Coordinated international crew changes across Europe, Asia, and South America.
• Managed daily correspondence with shipowners and foreign partners.
• Oversaw recruitment and placement of seafarers, ensuring full compliance with STCW and flag requirements.
• Accurately documented all operational data for analysis and audits.
• Trained and onboarded 5 new team members, improving efficiency and reducing errors.

Crewing Operator

Ukrainian Maritime Agency – Odessa, Ukraine | Oct 2015 – Aug 2021

• Conducted global crew changes, liaising with shipowners, agents, and seafarers.
• Ensured compliance with maritime documentation, flag state, and visa requirements.
• Handled business correspondence with international stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Supported training of junior crewing staff, promoting teamwork and best practices.
• Coordinated over 1200 crew changes annually.

Education

Odessa National Maritime University – Odessa, Ukraine

Specialist in Transport Technology (Transport Engineer), 2016

Bachelor in Transport Technologies (Transport Engineer), 2015

Odessa Grammar School No. 7 – High School Diploma, 2011