Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to maritime crew manning questions from shipowners, fleet managers, and ship management companies worldwide.
A ship crew manning agency is a specialist maritime recruitment company that sources, verifies, and deploys qualified seafarers to vessels on behalf of shipowners, ship management companies, and vessel operators. Manning agencies handle the entire crewing process — from crew sourcing and STCW certification verification to documentation, medical clearance, and deployment logistics.
Ship Crew Agency can mobilize pre-verified, compliance-ready seafarers within 72 hours for urgent requirements. Our pre-screened seafarer roster means candidates are already verified, documented, and medically cleared. For planned crew rotations, we typically deliver crew well within required schedules.
STCW stands for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. It is the globally recognized framework setting minimum competency standards for all maritime officers and ratings. Every qualified seafarer working on internationally trading vessels must hold valid STCW certifications. Ship Crew Agency verifies all STCW certificates for authenticity and validity before any seafarer is deployed.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC 2006) is an international treaty setting minimum standards for seafarer working conditions — including employment agreements, wage standards, working hours, accommodation, and welfare. Ship Crew Agency ensures all seafarers placed under our services have compliant employment agreements and that vessel operators understand their MLC obligations.
Ship Crew Agency supplies qualified seafarers for all major vessel types including bulk carriers, oil and chemical tankers, container ships, general cargo vessels, cruise and passenger ships, offshore support vessels, FPSOs, jack-up rigs, LNG and LPG carriers, RoRo vessels, and specialist maritime craft.
Our verification process covers every critical aspect of seafarer compliance. We confirm STCW certificate validity with issuing maritime administrations, review and authenticate service records, conduct reference checks with previous employers, verify medical fitness certificates with approved maritime medical examiners, and confirm flag-state endorsements are current and appropriate for the vessel's registry.
Yes. Ship Crew Agency provides end-to-end crew change management including flight bookings, hotel accommodation, visa applications, port joining letters, pre-joining medicals, and all travel documentation. We coordinate directly with port agents and ship managers to ensure seamless crew transfers with minimal vessel time in port.
Yes. Ship Crew Agency provides specialist offshore crew for oil and gas platforms, FPSOs, jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, PSVs, AHTS vessels, offshore wind installations, and dive support vessels. All offshore candidates are verified for BOSIET, HUET, offshore medical, and applicable specialist certifications.
Ship Crew Agency maintains an international network spanning all major maritime labour markets worldwide. We do not restrict to specific nationalities — our focus is on matching the right qualified seafarer to each vessel requirement based on certifications, experience, vessel type suitability, and flag-state requirements.
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