Seafarer career guides

Straight, practical guides on building a seafarer CV, choosing a trustworthy crewing agency, and getting your application in front of more employers.

Container ship moored at a commercial port, crewing agencies guide

Crewing Agencies: How to Find a Reliable One (and Avoid Scams)

How to find a reliable crewing agency and avoid scams. Selection criteria, red flags, a verification checklist, and why a seafarer never pays for placement.

07.06.2026

Merchant navy deck officer on the bridge wing, seafarer CV guide

Seafarer CV Template: How to Write a Seaman CV Recruiters Read in 30 Seconds

How to write a seaman CV a crewing recruiter reads in 30 seconds. Block-by-block format, sea service sample, common mistakes, free template download.

07.06.2026