Crew recruitment
Vacancy profiling, targeted sourcing, initial interviews, experience and readiness review, and structured presentation of relevant seafarers.
Services
Integrated support for shipowners and maritime employers, from candidate selection and readiness review to rotation planning and crew change coordination.
COMPASS CREW
One coordinated workflow for crewing operations
COMPASS CREW connects recruitment, administrative support, document status control and crew change coordination in a clear, sequential process.
We begin with a specific operational request and agree the scope, responsible contacts, timing and reporting format. Each stage has a practical output: a vacancy profile, a structured shortlist, an updated document status, a rotation plan or a final travel instruction package. Final employment, operational and regulatory decisions remain with the shipowner, employer and competent authorities.
SERVICE AREAS
Four connected areas of support
Each area can be used as a standalone service or as part of a complete crewing workflow. The scope is defined around the vessel, role and rotation concerned.
Crew management
Coordination of profiles, rotation plans, communication, document statuses and operational updates within an agreed working model.
Documentation and compliance
Administrative review of completeness, validity and consistency across professional, medical, identity and travel documents.
Crew change support
Coordination of seafarer readiness, routing, tickets, transfers, entry prerequisites and final joining or repatriation instructions.
ONE APPROACH
How the work is organised
The workflow is built around confirmed requirements, defined checkpoints and concise status updates. This helps avoid duplicated action and brings unresolved issues to the right decision-maker in time.
Clarify the task
We record the vessel, position, timing, mandatory criteria, required support and responsible contacts.
Build the plan
We define the stages, required information, third-party dependencies and reporting format.
Coordinate delivery
We collect statuses, communicate with candidates and partners, and flag changes or inconsistencies.
Provide the output
We deliver structured information, agreed materials and a clear list of next actions for the responsible party.
COMPLETE WORKFLOW
How the services support one another
The output of one stage can become the starting point for the next. The client can nevertheless define clear boundaries for COMPASS CREW involvement.
Recruitment establishes the candidate basis
An agreed vacancy profile and structured candidate package support an informed employment decision.
Crew management maintains continuity
Once a candidate is selected, rotations, communication, statuses and control dates must remain aligned.
Document readiness reduces avoidable delays
A review of completeness and validity can identify missing or expiring documents before travel is arranged.
Crew change support completes preparation
Routing, logistics, contacts and confirmed instructions are brought together for the actual journey.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Flexible models for different operating structures
The level of coordination is adapted to the client's organisation without replacing its internal authorities or responsibilities.
Shipowners
Recruitment and rotation support for one vessel or a fleet, based on agreed criteria and communication channels.
Ship managers
Additional coordination capacity for profiles, documents, availability and logistics-related statuses.
Maritime employers
Structured candidate screening and administrative support for defined vacancies and contract requirements.
Project teams
Temporary support for vessel start-up, a change in trading area, new crew mobilisation or peak workload periods.
Technical and HR teams
A single coordination point for confirmed information shared between crewing, technical and operational participants.
Seafarers
A clear channel for submitting a CV, confirming professional details and receiving instructions within a specific process.
WORKING PRINCIPLES
Control, confidentiality and clear responsibility boundaries
Professional and personal data is handled only to the extent required for the agreed task.
ACCURACY
We distinguish verified information, candidate-declared information and points that still require confirmation.
DATA MINIMISATION
We do not request excessive documents or sensitive information without a practical and lawful reason.
TRANSPARENCY
We report status, dependencies, identified inconsistencies and actions required from other parties.
VERSION CONTROL
We work with current files and dates to avoid reliance on outdated copies of documents or plans.
AUTHORITY BOUNDARIES
We do not issue state documents, make employment decisions for the client or guarantee decisions by authorities or carriers.
The scope, timing, information requirements and output format are agreed for each request. Actual joining feasibility also depends on decisions by the employer, authorities, carriers, ports and other third parties.
FAQ
Common questions about our services
Concise guidance on cooperation format, timing and allocation of responsibility.
Can one service be ordered separately?
Yes. A client may request recruitment only, a document readiness review only, or coordination of one specific crew change.
How is the delivery timeline determined?
It depends on the position, candidate availability, completeness of source information, routing and external decisions.
Who makes the final candidate decision?
The employer or authorised ship manager retains the final decision on employment, contract terms and approval.
Do you guarantee joining?
No. We coordinate agreed stages but cannot guarantee decisions by employers, visa authorities, border services or carriers.
START A DISCUSSION
Describe the vessel, position or operational task
Share the main parameters of your request. We will identify the relevant service or combination of services and the information required to begin.
