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    Sector Focus · Maritime

    Certified Maritime Professionals from Eastern Europe

    From deck officers to port workers — Romania and Bulgaria supply some of Europe's finest maritime talent. Hire through secondment or direct recruitment — fully STCW-compliant.

    30K+

    Romanian seafarers active in the global merchant fleet

    Top 5

    Romania ranks among Europe's top maritime labour suppliers

    3–4 wks

    Average deployment time for certified maritime crews

    100%

    STCW and MLC compliance on every placement

    The Advantage

    Why hire maritime professionals from Eastern Europe?

    Centuries of maritime heritage, world-class training, and full regulatory compliance.

    Strong maritime tradition

    Romania's Black Sea coast — especially Constanța — has been a major maritime hub for centuries, producing generations of highly skilled seafarers and port workers.

    World-class maritime academies

    The Constanța Maritime University and Mircea cel Bătrân Naval Academy produce officers and engineers who meet the highest international standards (STCW certification).

    Globally experienced crew

    Romanian and Bulgarian seafarers serve on vessels worldwide — from Mediterranean ferries to transatlantic cargo ships — bringing diverse, real-world experience.

    Full regulatory compliance

    All placements are STCW-certified and MLC-compliant. Intermann verifies every certificate, medical fitness report, and flag-state requirement before deployment.

    Competitive crew costs

    Access experienced maritime professionals at significantly lower rates than Western European crews — without any compromise on qualifications or safety standards.

    EU citizens — fast deployment

    No visa delays. Romanian and Bulgarian maritime workers are EU nationals and can be deployed rapidly to any European port or vessel.

    Expertise

    Maritime roles we recruit for

    From the bridge to the engine room, from ports to offshore — we cover the full maritime spectrum.

    Deck Officers & Ratings

    Qualified deck officers, able seamen, bosuns, and ordinary seamen for cargo vessels, tankers, and container ships.

    Engine Room Crew

    Marine engineers, oilers, motormen, and fitters with hands-on experience maintaining propulsion and auxiliary systems.

    Port & Terminal Workers

    Stevedores, crane operators, terminal handlers, and logistics coordinators for busy port operations across Europe.

    Offshore & Specialised

    Workers for offshore platforms, dredging vessels, cable-laying ships, and specialised maritime construction projects.

    Inland Waterways

    Barge crews, river pilots, and inland navigation specialists for Europe's extensive waterway transport networks.

    Safety & Compliance

    HSEQ officers, safety inspectors, and maritime compliance specialists ensuring adherence to ISM, ISPS, and MLC standards.

    Your options

    Two ways to hire maritime professionals

    Permanent crew or managed secondment — choose what fits your operation.

    Direct Recruitment

    We source and vet certified maritime professionals. You hire them directly into your fleet or port operations.

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    Crew Management

    We handle crew sourcing, certification, rotation schedules, payroll, and replacement — complete maritime workforce management.

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    FAQ

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    Crew up with confidence

    Get a free quote for STCW-certified maritime professionals — deployed to your vessel or port in as little as 3 weeks.

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