Indian Maritime Jobs
& Seafarer Profiles
Crew Connect is the direct maritime recruitment platform for Indian seafarers. Create a free profile, manage your STCW and MLC certificates, set your availability and get found directly by shipping companies worldwide — no crewing agent, no placement fee.
Free for seafarers • No crewing agent • Direct recruiter contact
Why Indian seafarers choose Crew Connect
A free platform built for the realities of maritime careers — certificate tracking, availability management and direct recruiter access without the crewing agent.
~200,000 Seafarers
India is the world's second-largest supplier of maritime officers. Indian seafarers are recognised for strong technical competency and English proficiency.
DG Shipping Regulated
Indian seafarers are regulated by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping). Your CDC, STCW, and flag state certificates can all be tracked in your Crew Connect profile.
Global Demand
Indian officers and ratings are sought across tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, offshore and cruise vessels. Register free and be visible to recruiters worldwide.
Growing Sector
India's maritime sector is expanding rapidly. A verified Crew Connect profile puts you directly in front of international operators without going through a manning agent.
Your profile in 3 steps
Register free and be visible to shipping company recruiters worldwide — without a crewing agent taking a cut of your salary.
Register free
Create your account in under 2 minutes. Email address and rank is all we need to get started.
Add your certificates
Upload your India flag state certificates and STCW docs. We track expiry and remind you before they lapse.
Set your availability
Mark your availability calendar so recruiters know exactly when you can join — no unwanted calls while you're on board.
Manage all your Indian certificates in one place
Upload your documents once. We track every expiry date and send you email reminders well in advance — no more spreadsheets.
- ✓ CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
- ✓ COC (DG Shipping)
- ✓ STCW Basic Safety (BST)
- ✓ INDOS Number
- ✓ Medical (PEME / ENG1)
- ✓ Flag State Endorsement
Ready to take control of your maritime career?
Free for Indian seafarers. No crewing agent. Direct access to shipping company recruiters.