What is the Role of the Crewing Department for a Shipping Vessel? | Viking Crew’s Guide to the Crewing Department
An efficient crewing department is the backbone of many vessels navigating the seas worldwide. But what is the role of the crewing department? And how do professional crew find their way onto vessels where their expertise is required?
As a renowned maritime crew services provider, Viking Crew wants to guide shipping operators with answers to questions they might have on the role of crewing departments.
Since 1988, Viking Crew has been at the helm - literally and figuratively - of catering to the diverse needs of shipping vessels, whether in the cruise, commercial, or superyacht sectors.
Viking Crew is part of Viking Maritime Group, which includes the Maritime Skills Academy This sister company provides maritime training, helping to build experienced maritime crew. Viking Crew offers Crew Placement, Crew Management, and Crew Deployment services. As a group, we can pair educated and trained crew members with ship operators who will benefit from their expertise.
Let’s take a closer look at the role of the Crewing Department and how crucial they are in the daily operations of a ship:
The Role of the Crewing Department
As an MLC certified crewing services provider, Viking Crew helps coordinate, place, and manage crew members onboard vessels. We pride ourselves on sourcing qualified candidates, placing them on appropriate vessels, overseeing crew rotations, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and client requirements. As part of our crew management services, we offer employment and payroll, meaning a complete crew service package is available.
At the heart of everything we do, we create a culture of professionalism, ensuring crew members possess the required skills and knowledge to excel on board.
Smooth Sailing: Partnering with Viking Crew and Benefitting From Our Crew Services
Shipping companies often turn to us because they need a service provider to coordinate sourcing and maintaining a professional, efficient, and experienced crew.
With over 35 years of experience, our decades-long reputation is why companies seek us out; it is also why we’re able to source - and train - the best crewing seafarers possible.
If you want to know more about the roles and responsibilities of a Crewing Department, here’s an additional look at what we offer:
1. Access to a Global Network of Crew
Viking Crew has extensive networks that span key maritime hubs worldwide, providing our clients with access to a pool of qualified applicants for their crewing requirements.
2. In-Depth Expertise in Laws on Compliance and Regulation
Maritime law, regulations, and compliance standards can sometimes be as challenging to navigate as the choppiest seas - but they also play a big part in ensuring safety, efficiency, and staying on the right side of the law across all jurisdictions that your company’s vessel might end up in. Our crewing department offers clients a deep understanding of industry regulations and ensures full compliance.
3. Solutions Tailored To You - Always
Every vessel and ship operator’s needs are different. Viking Crew offers tailored crew management strategies to get precisely what you need for your unique vessel or fleet. This means your crew management package is bespoke to you, servicing your requirements on your terms.
Learn More About Viking Crew's Services
As Viking Crew looks ahead to the future of crew management, we look forward to helping more clients streamline their services and ensure a smooth operation on board.
If you want to learn more about Viking Crew's services, please get in touch services@vikingcrew.com
Date of Issue: 10th June 2024
Last Edited: 16th August 2024
