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Crew management

Competent, motivated seafarers are the backbone of every safe ship.

Bulk carrier at sea under a clear sky

Every officer and rating we deploy is properly trained, thoroughly screened and committed to high standards on board. We put real weight on welfare and retention, because a crew that stays with a vessel knows her best.

Strong policies and a culture of care help us keep good people, and keep performance consistent across the vessels we crew.

What our crew management covers

  • Recruitment and screening

    Thorough selection that matches the right people to each vessel type and trade.

  • Certified and compliant

    Every seafarer meets STCW and MLC 2006 standards and the flag state's own requirements.

  • End-to-end crew operations

    Planning, deployment, crew changes, travel and formalities handled in one place.

  • Performance and records

    Regular appraisals, competence tracking and complete personnel records.

  • Training and development

    Vessel-specific safety training and structured development for cadets and officers.

  • Payroll and union relations

    Accurate payroll and open, fair dealings with unions and collective agreements.

Our commitment to seafarers

Empathy, integrity and transparency guide how we treat the people we send to sea. Our team gives a personal, responsive and professional service that keeps pace with what modern shipping asks of its crews.

That includes family-centred benefits, access to professional mental-health support and a named contact ashore for every seafarer — so problems are heard and dealt with early.

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