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  • Trusted Maritime Recruitment Partner

    Connecting Maritime Talent with Global Opportunities

    At Oceanic Recruit, we specialize in connecting highly skilled seafarers and maritime professionals with leading shipping companies, offshore operators, and cruise lines around the world.

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About us

Built on Experience. Driven by Passion

Founded by maritime and recruitment professionals, Oceanic Recruit was created to solve a growing challenge within the global shipping industry — the shortage of qualified, dependable crew. With decades of combined experience in maritime operations, logistics, and human resources, our team brings deep industry insight and a personal commitment to excellence.

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Our mission

To power the global maritime industry with exceptional talent.

We aim to provide safe, ethical, and efficient recruitment solutions that support both our clients’ operational goals and our candidates’ career growth. Every partnership we build is based on trust, transparency, and long-term collaboration.

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Crew Recruitment

We source, screen, and place seafarers across all ranks and disciplines, from captains and chief engineers to hospitality staff and cadets. Every candidate is vetted for competency, experience, and compliance with international standards such as STCW and MLC.

Offshore & Energy Staffing

Our offshore recruitment team provides specialists for oil & gas, renewable energy, and subsea operations. We ensure that every placement brings the technical expertise, safety awareness, and resilience required for offshore projects.

Cruise & Leisure Recruitment

We support the cruise and leisure industry with skilled technical and hospitality professionals who enhance safety and service standards onboard luxury liners, ferries, and yachts.

Workforce Management

Our support doesn’t stop with placement. We assist clients with: Crew rotation schedules, Compliance management, Training and upskilling, Long-term workforce planning.  This ensures stability, continuity, and efficiency for your operations.

What we do

Global Reach, Local Expertise

Whether you need a single specialist or a full crew, Oceanic Recruit has the network and expertise to deliver the right talent—quickly and compliantly.

Maritime Expertise

Unlike general recruitment firms, Oceanic Recruit focuses exclusively on the maritime and offshore sectors. Our team includes former seafarers and industry professionals who understand the qualifications, certifications, and mindset needed to perform at sea.

Global Talent Network

We maintain an extensive, continuously updated database of qualified seafarers and maritime specialists from every corner of the world — ready to deploy on short notice for all vessel types and offshore operations.

Full Compliance & Certification

Every candidate is verified according to international maritime standards, including STCW, MLC 2006, and IMO regulations. We handle document checks, background screening, and sea-time validation — so you can operate with complete confidence.

End-to-End Recruitment Solutions

We provide a full-service recruitment process covering candidate selection, interviews, documentation, logistics, and post-placement follow-up. Our efficient systems reduce downtime and ensure smooth crew rotations for your fleet.

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Partnership Approach

We don’t just fill vacancies — we build partnerships. Our consultative approach helps clients plan for future crew needs, manage compliance, and develop sustainable workforce strategies that support long-term growth.

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Meet our Team

Recruitment Specialists

Behind every successful placement is a strong support team—handling compliance, documentation, payroll, and logistics. Their commitment ensures smooth onboarding for crew members and peace of mind for our clients.

What our customers are saying

Hear from our customers

Discover how our events have transformed businesses and created lasting memories. Read inspiring stories from satisfied clients and see how we turn visions into successful realities.

Reliable, efficient, and always professional

“Oceanic Recruit has been a key recruitment partner for our fleet for over two years. Their understanding of maritime requirements and rapid response time have helped us fill critical roles quickly and compliantly.”

Michael Andersson

Fleet Operations Manager

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They deliver high-quality candidates every time

“We’ve worked with several agencies over the years, but Oceanic Recruit consistently stands out for their professionalism and candidate quality. Every officer they’ve placed with us has exceeded expectations.”

Laura Chen

HR Director

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A trusted partner for global crew recruitment

“As a cruise operator, we value reliability and attention to detail. Oceanic Recruit’s team always provides well-screened, certified crew members who integrate seamlessly into our operations.”

Captain David Romero

Crewing Superintendent

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Get in touch with us

Let’s Build Your Crew Together

Whether you’re a shipping company in need of skilled crew, or a maritime professional looking for your next opportunity, Oceanic Recruit is here to help.

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17 Hanover Square
London W1S 1BN


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