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Expert Seafarer Management

Caspia Ship Management provides end-to-end crew management services, ensuring vessels are manned with competent, certified, and experienced seafarers. We manage the full crew lifecycle — from recruitment and training to deployment and repatriation — with strict adherence to MLC 2006 and flag state requirements.

Our crew welfare programmes and transparent communication systems ensure seafarers are supported at sea and ashore, resulting in high retention rates and motivated crews ready to perform at their best.

MLC 2006 STCW Compliant Zero Placement Fee RPSL Licensed Flag State Approved
Crew Management
Zero Placement Fee Committed to seafarer welfare & fair employment
100%
MLC 2006 Compliant
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Placement Fee
24/7
Crew Support
All Ranks
Officers & Ratings
What We Offer

Crew Management Services

Comprehensive seafarer management solutions covering every stage of the crew lifecycle with precision, compliance, and care.

Seafarer Recruitment & Selection

Rigorous recruitment processes to source, screen, and select qualified officers and ratings for all vessel types and flag states.

Crew Deployment & Scheduling

Seamless crew rotation planning to ensure vessels are never undermanned, with optimised relief schedules and minimal downtime.

Payroll Administration & Allotments

Accurate and timely payroll processing in line with CBA agreements, with allotment management and full wage account transparency.

STCW & Flag State Certification

End-to-end management of seafarer certificates, endorsements, and flag state approvals to ensure full regulatory compliance at all times.

Crew Welfare & Medical Support

Comprehensive welfare programmes, pre-employment medical examinations, and round-the-clock support for seafarers at sea and ashore.

Travel, Visa & Repatriation

Full travel logistics including ticketing, visa processing, port documentation, and repatriation coordination for all crew changes globally.

How We Work

Our Crew Management Process

01
Requirement Analysis

We assess the vessel's manning requirements, flag state obligations, and owner preferences to define the ideal crew profile.

02
Recruitment & Vetting

Shortlisting, interviewing, and verifying seafarers through our extensive database and global recruitment network.

03
Deployment & Joining

Coordinating travel, visas, medicals, and documentation to ensure crew join vessels on time and fully prepared.

04
Ongoing Support

Continuous welfare monitoring, payroll management, and relief planning throughout the crew's entire contract period.

Compliance & Standards

Fully Compliant, Fully Committed

Our crew management operations are conducted in strict accordance with international maritime regulations and conventions.

Crew Compliance
MLC 2006 Certified
RPSL-MUM-162206
Flag State Approved
MLC 2006 — Maritime Labour Convention Full compliance with employment agreements, wages, hours of work and rest, accommodation, and repatriation standards.
STCW Convention All seafarers hold valid STCW certificates appropriate to their rank, with ongoing monitoring of renewal deadlines.
Flag State Requirements Manning levels and documentation maintained in strict accordance with the requirements of the vessel's flag administration.
RPSL Licensed Recruiter Registered with the Directorate General of Shipping under RPSL-MUM-162206 for lawful recruitment and placement of Indian seafarers.
Zero Placement Fee Policy We strictly adhere to a zero placement fee policy — seafarers are never charged for finding employment through Caspia.

Looking for qualified seafarers?

Contact our crew management team to discuss your manning requirements. We supply officers and ratings across all vessel types.