Crew management covers a wide range of manning activities. From scouting, selection and recruitment, training to deployment and ongoing management of the officers and other ratings engaged on merchant vessels. A crewing company also examines every seafarer for the professional competence, good level of English, documents and certificates legitimacy.
We, people who have been working and have a 40 year experience in the shipping industry, welcome you aboard on the new established Oceancrew maiden voyage. Our company services are offered for the full range of merchant cargo vessels i.e. Bulk Carriers as well as Tankers, Container Ships, Refrigerator Ships, Tugs and Offshore Fleet. Oceancrew Holiday services Cruise Ships, Ferries and Super Yachts.
For those vessels job categories, we deal with, are:
- Vessel Full Crew
- Deck Officers and Ratings
- Engine Officers and Ratings
- Electricians
- Catering Staff
- Cadets
- Offshore
- Tanker fleet (Oil and Gas) dedicated crew
- Yachts posts
- Maritime Security
- In - Companies’ careers
These services are handled by our onsite workforce, situated in the relevant countries from which seafarers are recruited. They are to be found in Greece, Romania, Russia and Ukraine, Philippines, India, Pakistan as the primary sources. The seamen are of good professional competence, good level of English, properly checked documents, certificates and STCW special trainings, with a superb sea service.
Information relating to the engagement of seafarers according to international regulations and the specific needs of ship owning clients is managed by our custom-made crew IT system. This system stores and makes information available to users throughout our network, for planning purposes.
Apart from providing crew to vessels under our own Management, we, always dedicated and focus on client needs, also supply full or partial crews to Ship Owners and Managers who prefer manage their own vessels. There is always a member of Oceancrew workforce who stays at the offices on the phone, 24/7 by the client emergency needs, resolving unexpected, even distressed, issues.
We only recruit experienced, medically fit, qualified and certified seamen, in accordance with STCW code and list them in our databases, with their number now to exceed 20.000. Hence, we are dedicated to organize and efficiently looking for specific client requirements and provide those fully qualified crews. Alternatively we can supply crew to clients on an ad hoc basis to supplement their own crew supply at shorter possible notice. It is our experience that this kind of systemization is highly appreciated also by the seamen themselves and generates considerable interest from qualified marine crew of all ranks and nationalities to seek employment and career development with our company.
We in Oceancrew, propose only proper candidates, as we have the relevant experience to do so. Additionally we provide a single point of contact, which will coordinate directly with each client and provide the requested crew. This enables us, in client’s request, to gradually build up a dedicated team for each client, to ensure on-board continuity and familiarity with the clients’ Maritime System.
In Oceancrew, we aim to deliver an efficient and professional service to our global clients and we are committed to high standards of excellence by regularly reviewing our practices to ensure unrivaled services that continue to improve. We are determined to form strong relationships with our Customers.
Consequently, please feel free to contact us in person at: operations@diamonds.gr
