Crew Connect —
how it works
One platform connecting verified seafarers with the world’s leading shipping companies. Transparent, fast and fully MLC 2006 compliant.
Your maritime career, simplified
Register free, build a verified profile and let recruiters come to you — or apply directly to hundreds of live positions.
Register free
2-minute sign-up. No credit card.
Build profile
Rank, sea service, DP log, languages.
Upload certs
STCW, MLC, medical — we track expiry.
Set availability
Tell recruiters when you’re ready.
Get hired
Apply or wait to be found.
Everything a seafarer needs
Certificate management
Upload, track and receive expiry reminders for all your STCW, MLC and endorsement documents.
Availability calendar
Mark your available windows. Recruiters see when you can join and only contact you then.
Job alerts
Set criteria once. Receive notifications when matching positions are posted. Instant with Boosted.
Profile analytics (Boosted)
See who viewed your profile, from which companies and when.
PDF CV (Boosted)
Download a professional PDF CV from your profile in one click.
Video introduction (Boosted)
Upload a short video so recruiters can get to know you before making contact.
Ready to advance your maritime career?
Join 12.0k+ seafarers already on the platform.
Find the right crew, fast
From position posted to signed contract, manage the whole process without leaving the platform.
Register free
Create your company account.
Post position
Define rank, vessel, certs & dates.
Search & filter
Find verified candidates by criteria.
Shortlist & message
Kanban pipeline + direct messaging.
Hire
Contract, e-signature & analytics.
The full maritime hiring toolkit
Advanced crew search
Filter by rank, vessel type, flag state, DP rating, certificate validity, availability and more. Full profiles with Pro.
7-stage Kanban (Pro)
Drag-and-drop candidate pipeline shared across your whole team.
Bulk messaging (Pro)
Contact multiple candidates at once with personalised templates.
MLC contracts & e-sign (Pro)
Upload and sign employment agreements without leaving the platform.
Blind hiring (Pro)
Remove demographic data during shortlisting to reduce unconscious bias.
Analytics (Pro)
Applications, views, time-to-hire and source quality — exportable to CSV.
Start finding the right crew today.
Over 3.4k+ positions filled through Crew Connect.
A better way than traditional agencies
Manning agencies have served maritime recruitment for decades, but the model hasn’t kept pace with what modern recruiters and seafarers actually need.
| What matters to you | Traditional agency | Crew Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Agency placement fees can reach 15–20% of first year salary. |
High placement fees & ongoing retainers | ✓ Free to start. No placement fees. No retainers. |
| Speed How quickly can you find and hire suitable crew? |
Days to weeks for shortlists | ✓ Search and message verified crew within minutes. |
| Transparency Can seafarers see who has their data and how it is used? |
Seafarer CVs shared without consent | ✓ Seafarers control their profile and can see who viewed it. |
| Compliance MLC 2006, GDPR, STCW certificate tracking. |
Manual tracking, inconsistent standards | ✓ Built-in certificate tracking, MLC contract tools & GDPR tools. |
| Candidate quality Are you seeing engaged, up-to-date candidates? |
Static CVs, often out of date | ✓ Live profiles, real-time availability & verified certificates. |
| Direct communication Can you message candidates directly? |
All communication via agency intermediary | ✓ Direct messaging to any candidate in your pipeline. |
Built on standards that matter at sea
Crew Connect is designed around the regulatory frameworks that govern maritime employment worldwide.
MLC 2006 compliant
Employment contracts, recruitment transparency and seafarer rights tools are aligned with Maritime Labour Convention 2006 requirements.
GDPR & UK GDPR
EU and UK GDPR compliant. Seafarers can export or delete their data at any time. Recruiters have tools to handle data subject requests in minutes.
STCW awareness
Our certificate tracking is built around STCW 2010 Manila amendments. We flag expired or expiring certificates before they cause a compliance issue.
Data security
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest. We do not sell or share user data with third parties. Regular security audits are conducted.
Profile visibility control
Seafarers choose who can see their full profile. Recruiters on Pro can access full contact details only when a seafarer has a publicly available profile.
No fake profiles
Certificate uploads and sea service history allow cross-referencing. Boosted profiles are reviewed. Fraudulent activity is removed and reported.
Join the maritime recruitment platform built for professionals.
Both seafarers and recruiters start for free. No credit card required.