Extensive Crewing Network and Skilled Seafarers

With a pool of over 1,000 seafarers and strategically located manning offices around the world, we are well placed to supply a competent crew for your vessel. We aim to provide a quick response, as we understand the need to fill a vacancy promptly, so that your business is not adversely affected. Whether you require only the introduction of one crew position, or a full crew management service, we offer a professional service at a reasonable rate, on a contractual basis according to your requitements.

Our crewing services include:

  • Recruiting
  • Career planning
  • Coordination of manning offices
  • Crewing needs for the vessel
  • Proactive communication with client
  • Training of crew and Cadet Program
  • Accounting
  • Flag State support
  • Cost control
  • Follow up of Protection and Indemnity Insurance
  • Payroll service
  • Ensuring compliance according to industry standards (medical, visa, certificates)
  • Logistics and Travel coordination

Crew Management System

We use a centralised system which stores all data related to seafarers for efficient monitoring of compliance with mandatory requirements (Flag State, Training, Certificates, Medical, Visa etc.). All data and documents are filed electronically for compliance checks of each seafarer’s competence.

Manning Office in Manila

Western Shipping manning office in Manila – Western Shipping Southeast Asia Inc is ISO 9001:2015 certified. We are one of the favourite choices for Filipino seafarers seeking long-term employment under direct ownership setup. The local management team ensures the office is run with the highest level of professionalism and maintains regular contact with our pool of seafarers.

Manning office in Mumbai

Western Shipping manning office in Mumbai – Western Crew Management Services (India) Pvt Ltd is ISO 9001:2015 certified. We are one of the favourite choices for Indian seafarers seeking long-term employment under direct ownership setup. The local management team ensures the office is run with the highest level of professionalism and maintains regular contact with our seafarers.