BFOA GLOBAL / CREW SERVICES

The right people for the right vessel.

Professional crew recruitment and seafarer support connecting qualified maritime personnel with shipping and vessel operations.

CREW & SEAFARERS

Professional people behind successful operations.

BFOA Global supports maritime recruitment and seafarer-related requirements for shipping operations through a structured professional approach to crew services.

Our platform is designed to connect qualified maritime personnel with suitable opportunities while supporting the documentation and professional requirements associated with seafaring employment.

OUR CREW SERVICES

Recruitment and support across the crew lifecycle.

Services are structured around the practical requirements of seafarers, vessel operators and maritime recruitment activities.

01

Crew Recruitment

Identification and recruitment support for qualified maritime personnel according to operational requirements.

02

Crew Placement

Professional support connecting suitable candidates with available maritime opportunities.

03

Seafarer Documentation

Support relating to seafarer documentation, certificates and employment-related maritime requirements.

04

Crew Coordination

Coordination support for crew movements, joining requirements and operational communication.

05

Training & Competency

Access to maritime training and competency development resources through the wider BFOA platform.

06

Digital Crew Services

Digital platforms designed to streamline applications, information and future crew management workflows.

MARITIME PERSONNEL

Supporting a broad range of maritime positions.

DECK DEPARTMENT

Deck Officers

Master, Chief Officer, Second Officer and other qualified deck personnel.

Master Chief Officer Second Officer Junior Officers
ENGINE DEPARTMENT

Engine Officers

Engineering personnel supporting vessel machinery and technical operations.

Chief Engineer Second Engineer Third Engineer Junior Engineers
ELECTRICAL

Electrical Personnel

Qualified electrical and electro-technical personnel for vessel operations.

ETO Electrical Officers Technical Personnel
RATINGS

Ratings & Support Crew

Qualified ratings and support personnel according to vessel requirements.

AB OS Oiler Wiper GP Rating
RECRUITMENT PROCESS

A structured path from application to placement.

01

Application

Submit your professional details and relevant maritime documents.

02

Screening

Candidate information and qualifications are reviewed against applicable requirements.

03

Assessment

Further assessment or interview may be conducted according to the vacancy.

04

Selection

Suitable candidates are considered for available maritime opportunities.

05

Documentation

Required employment and maritime documents are coordinated as applicable.

06

Joining

Final joining and crew coordination are handled according to the vessel requirement.

DIGITAL CREW PLATFORM

Seafarer services, connected digitally.

BFOA Global is developing dedicated digital infrastructure to make crew applications, information, documentation and operational workflows more accessible.

Open Seafarer Platform
PROFILE Seafarer information
DOCUMENTS Maritime credentials
OPPORTUNITIES Vacancies & applications
BFOA SEAFARER
BEFORE APPLYING

Keep your maritime documents ready.

Requirements vary by vessel, rank, flag, employer and specific vacancy. Candidates should ensure that their professional and statutory documentation is current and valid.

Valid maritime certificates
Seafarer identity documentation
Relevant sea service records
Medical fitness documentation
Training and competency records
Updated professional CV
CAREERS AT SEA

Looking for your next maritime opportunity?

Explore current vacancies or submit your application through the BFOA Global platform.