S E A V I K I N G S

Crew Management

“SeaVikings ” provides personnel with the required skills to safeguard our clients’ valuable reputations. Our competitive and cost-effective pay rates, terms, and conditions ensure a happy and satisfied crew, reflected in strong retention rates across all ranks.

Our crewing package includes any or all of the services listed below, structured to meet each client’s individual requirements:

1. Recruitment

  • Searching, screening, and selection of specialists for employment on board vessels
  • Monitoring personnel certifications, including reference checks
  • Reviewing performance appraisal forms for all required ranks as per the company’s Crew Manual

2. Pre-Employment

  • Assessments for competency and English language skills, including maritime English
  • Evaluation of competency and experience through computer-based tests
  • Verification of crew experience by senior mentors
  • Pre-employment medical examinations, including drug and alcohol tests as per owners’ requirements
  • Implementation and follow-up of drug and alcohol policies

3. Employment

  • Checking and arranging all required documentation, including pre-joining briefings as per company procedures
  • Briefings on principals’ policies and regulations
  • Visa and travel arrangements for crew joining or leaving vessels
  • Briefings on ship operations, safety procedures, and protocols
  • Supply of necessary working gear
  • Arrangement of flag state licenses if required by vessel owners

4. Retention Management

  • Crew appraisal for re-employment, including additional training and refresher courses
  • Crew planning according to the updated company rotation schedule

5. Training and Support for Cadets

SeaVikingsis committed to promoting the professional development of young seafarers.

Candidates should be graduates of a three-year
Candidates should be graduates of a three-year academic program from a maritime academy. To qualify for acceptance into the cadet program, candidates must pass a rigorous screening and selection process at the academy and within our office. Upon successful completion, a cadet is assigned to a SeaVikings vessel for their first contract to gain shipboard experience as a trainee junior officer.

On board, the master or chief engineer oversees the training plan and ensures the cadet has opportunities to demonstrate and document tasks and competencies achieved.

Positive performance evaluations and an additional period at sea are required before recommendation for the next contract or promotion.