For shipowners & operators
Verified maritime crews for shipowners and aquaculture operators, with Bluecrew as the employer of record. For urgent needs we can normally mobilise within 24 to 48 hours.
Two ways to work with us
Bluecrew is the employer of record: pay, tax, social costs, insurance and follow-up are our responsibility. You get the crew and one invoice, with no lock-in period.
We run the full recruitment process for permanent hires, including headhunting of candidates who are not actively applying. Replacement within an agreed guarantee period if the match fails.
From need to crew
Positions, certificates, rotation and start date, through the crew request form or a phone call. We respond within one working day.
Pre-qualified candidates with verified certificates and references. For urgent needs we can normally mobilise within 24 to 48 hours.
We handle contracts, payroll, insurance and travel. You handle the operation, with a dedicated contact person at Bluecrew.
Common questions
The whole range: offshore (PSV, AHTS), aquaculture (service vessels, wellboats) and general shipping (tanker, bulk, passenger).
We keep a large base of pre-qualified crew. For urgent needs we can often mobilise within 24 hours.
Yes. For temporary crewing Bluecrew is the employer: we handle pay, social costs, insurance and follow-up.
Yes. We run the full recruitment process for permanent hires, including headhunting of candidates who are not actively applying.
The paperwork
Registered in the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's official register of approved staffing agencies.
If a placement doesn't work out, we replace the crew member within 48 hours.
STCW and national certificates checked at source, before a candidate is presented.
Bluecrew employs the crew: contracts, payroll, insurance and travel are our responsibility, not yours.
Positions, certificates, rotation, start date. We respond within one working day.
Request crew