Viking Crew is a renowned maritime crew services provider for cruises, superyachts, and shore-based ventures.
With over 35 years of experience, we’ve developed a reputation for high-quality staff and a truly global reach.
We work with companies like yours to find the right crew for you – building corporate working alliances to ensure you get the resources when and where you need them.
Our crew services cover three particular aspects:
- Crew Deployment Services
- Crew Management Services
- Crew Placement Services
In this article, we’ll cover the ins and outs of each of these services, exploring how shipping companies can benefit from hiring Viking Crew to manage every aspect of their crew.
Let’s get started!
Viking Crew Services
Crew Deployment Services
At Viking Crew, we pride ourselves on offering a bespoke Deployment and Travel service that caters to the unique needs of maritime professionals. Understanding the challenges crew members face in the maritime industry, our service is designed to simplify their travel arrangements, ensuring they can focus on their core responsibilities without the added stress of managing travel logistics.
Our service is tailored to provide competitive pricing options and access to marine discounts, making travel more affordable for our clients. We recognise the importance of budget-friendly solutions in this industry and strive to offer the most cost-effective travel options available.
Additionally, we’ve streamlined the booking process to make it as straightforward as possible. Our team understands that time is of the essence in the maritime sector, and our efficient booking system reflects this. We handle all aspects of travel arrangements, from flights to accommodation, ensuring a hassle-free experience for your crew.
Crew Management Services
Our Crew Management service is dedicated to making the life of ship operators as seamless and efficient as possible. We focus on delivering a professional, cost-effective, and robust service that is both personal and tailored to the specific needs of the maritime industry.
Our crew management services encompass a range of key areas, including operations and administration. This involves scheduling crew, maintaining personal records, monitoring leave, and handling visa applications, among other essential tasks. Our comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of crew management are handled efficiently and effectively.
We understand the complexities and challenges ship owners, managers, operators, and captains face in the maritime sector. Therefore, our services are designed to meet these challenges head-on, providing reliable and high-quality support you can depend on. Moreover, we collaborate with select medical centres to provide Owners/Managers with an advanced pre-employment medical screening programme. This programme guarantees that all seafarers meet exceptionally high standards, surpassing the required statutory fitness levels. Additionally, the programme includes continuous health monitoring and maintenance.
This initiative is conducted in partnership with doctors approved by the UK MCA, who are situated across the UK and Ireland. We also have approved doctors in key locations, including Antibes, Vancouver, Miami, Cape Town, and Sydney.
Crew Placement Services
Viking Crew’s Crew Placement service stands as a cornerstone of the maritime industry’s staffing solutions. Specialising in matching qualified maritime professionals with suitable positions onboard a variety of vessels, Viking Crew operates with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and requirements of the maritime sector.
Our commitment is two-fold: assisting maritime professionals in navigating their career paths and aiding ship owners, managers, and operators in finding the ideal crew members for their vessels. Our extensive database and industry network allow us to efficiently connect candidates with opportunities that align with their skills and experiences.
For maritime employers, our service is an invaluable resource for sourcing skilled and reliable crew members. We pride ourselves on our rigorous selection process, ensuring only the most suitable candidates are presented for each role.
Viking Crew’s placement service is more than just a job board; it’s a comprehensive career and staffing solution tailored to the unique pulse of the maritime world.
Closing Thoughts
Trusted by some of the maritime industry’s biggest employers, like Scenic Group and Windstar Cruises, Viking Crew has rightly earned its place as a premier crew services provider. Interested in hiring experienced, qualified crew? We’ll handle everything from deployment to ongoing management.
Get in touch with our team today to learn more. Let us know how we can help, and we’ll work closely with you to provide the service you require.
