Crew Manning
Pre-screened, certificated seafarers for every vessel type.
For Shipowners & Operators
No Certificate Surprises. No Last-Minute Gaps.
Costa del Alba has been placing maritime crew since 2002. Our pool covers all ranks — from ordinary seamen to Masters and Chief Engineers — across all commercial vessel types, with active candidates in regular contact between contracts.
Every candidate we present has had their certificates physically verified, flag state endorsements confirmed, and sea service documentation checked before anything reaches your desk. You should not be discovering problems at Port State Control.
72h
Average placement time for standard ranks
100%
Certificate verification on every candidate
8
Vessel types covered
20+
Shipping partners worldwide
From Brief to Berth
Vessel schedules don't move for agency delays. Our average turnaround is 72 hours for standard ranks — senior officers requiring specialist certificates typically take 5–7 days.
Step 01
Submit Your Brief
Complete our crew requirements form with rank, vessel type, contract dates, and any specialist certifications. We respond within 24 hours.
Step 02
Candidate Screening
Our team searches our active seafarer pool and runs certificate verification, reference checks, and competency assessments on every shortlisted candidate.
Step 03
Client Review
We present a curated shortlist — typically 3–5 candidates per position — with full CVs, certificate copies, and our placement recommendation.
Step 04
Deployment
Once you confirm a candidate, we handle joining logistics, travel, flag state documentation, and embarkation support from port to gangway.
Vessel Types We Cover
From VLCC to North Sea PSV — our active pool has certificated personnel for every commercial vessel type below.
Bulk Carriers
Handysize to Capesize dry bulk vessels carrying grain, coal, ore and other bulk commodities on worldwide trades.
Container Vessels
Feeder to ultra-large container ships operating on major trade lanes across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Oil Tankers
Crude and product tankers from Aframax to VLCC, operating on spot and time-charter worldwide.
Chemical Tankers
IMO Type II and III chemical tankers requiring specialist cargo handling and safety certifications.
LNG / LPG Carriers
Gas carriers including Q-flex LNG and pressurised LPG vessels on international gas trades.
RoRo & Ferry
Roll-on roll-off cargo vessels and passenger ferries operating short-sea and international routes.
Offshore Support
Platform supply vessels, AHTS, and ERRV supporting oil and gas operations in the North Sea and beyond.
General Cargo
Multi-purpose and general cargo vessels serving breakbulk and project cargo trades globally.
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