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About Ship Crew Agency

17 years of trusted global ship crew manning — building reliable maritime workforces for shipowners and vessel operators worldwide.

Our Story

Founded on Maritime Expertise. Built on Trust.

Ship Crew Agency was established in 2007 by maritime industry professionals who understood the real challenges shipowners face when sourcing qualified, compliant crew. For 17 years, we have grown our global network, deepened our compliance expertise, and earned the trust of shipping companies worldwide.

Today, we serve as the maritime workforce partner for shipowners, fleet managers, ship management companies, and offshore operators across every major shipping trade route — delivering qualified, STCW-certified seafarers with speed, accuracy, and full regulatory confidence.

Our mission is simple: to eliminate crew staffing uncertainty so your vessels operate without interruption, your compliance is protected, and your operational costs stay predictable.

Our Core Mission

To be the world's most trusted ship crew manning agency — connecting qualified seafarers with shipowners who demand compliance, speed, and reliability.

17+ years of maritime recruitment experience
Global seafarer network across all maritime labour markets
STCW, MLC 2006, and ISM code compliance focus
All vessel types and offshore operations covered
72-hour emergency deployment capability
24/7 maritime staffing support
Our Journey

17 Years of Maritime Excellence

07

2007 — Founded

Ship Crew Agency established by maritime industry professionals with a vision to transform seafarer recruitment through compliance, speed, and expertise.

10

2010 — Global Network Expansion

International seafarer database expanded across Asia Pacific, South Asia, and European maritime labour markets.

13

2013 — MLC 2006 Compliance Integration

Full Maritime Labour Convention compliance processes integrated across all recruitment operations.

17

2017 — Offshore Manning Launch

Expanded services to offshore oil and gas sector, providing specialist crew for FPSOs, rigs, and offshore support vessels.

24

2024 — Digital Platform & Global Reach

Launched digital seafarer management systems and expanded reach to serve major shipping operations worldwide.

Our Values

The Principles That Drive Every Decision

Compliance First

Every seafarer placed must be fully compliant — no exceptions. We protect your vessels and your operations.

Speed & Reliability

We understand that time at port is expensive. Fast, dependable crew deployment is fundamental to our service.

Transparency

Open communication on crew status, documentation, and deployment — you always know exactly where things stand.

Global Expertise

Deep maritime knowledge across every vessel type, trade route, flag state, and crew nationality worldwide.

Quality Assurance

Rigorous verification processes ensure every crew member we supply meets your exact specifications and standards.

Seafarer Welfare

We care for the welfare of every seafarer we place — fair treatment, proper documentation, and full MLC compliance.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Speak with our maritime staffing specialists today about your crew requirements.

About Ship Crew Agency — 17 Years of Maritime Manning