What full crew management covers
Where manning fills a vacancy, crew management takes responsibility for keeping the vessel crewed over time. We plan ahead of contract expiries, prepare reliefs before they are due and keep every seafarer's documents valid for the trade the vessel is in.
- Crew planning and rotation schedules per vessel
- Recruitment, vetting and relief planning
- Contract administration
- Travel logistics to and from joining ports
- Certificate and medical validity tracking
- Performance feedback and re-hire records
Crew planning and rotation
We maintain a rotation plan for each vessel so reliefs are identified and verified before contracts end, not after. That reduces last-minute crew changes, overlapping contracts and the cost of emergency travel.
Contracts, travel and joining logistics
Contract terms are transparent for both the owner and the seafarer. We coordinate travel, visas and joining arrangements with your crewing department and port agents so the relief arrives with documents in order.
MLC 2006 and STCW compliance
Our procedures are aligned with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006: fair recruitment, clear employment terms and no placement fees charged to seafarers. Licences and STCW certificates are authenticated with issuing administrations before a seafarer is deployed.
Five checks before a candidate reaches your desk
Every CV we forward has passed the same structured screening under our ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System. You receive candidates with documents attached, not raw applications.
- Sourcing and full document collection from our active crew pools
- National licence and STCW certificate authentication with issuing administrations
- Sea service records cross-checked, references requested from previous employers
- Rank-specific professional interview, including English assessment
- Final compliance review: medical fitness, visas and contract terms
Moving crew management to AIELYM
You can start with a single vessel or a single department before extending the scope. We agree reporting format, approval workflow and escalation contacts with your ship management team at the outset.
Frequently asked questions
Can we outsource crew management for part of the fleet only?
Yes. Many owners start with one vessel or one rank group and extend the scope once the reporting and approval process is in place.
How is crew management different from manning?
Manning fills specific vacancies. Crew management takes ongoing responsibility for planning, rotation, documentation and logistics for the vessel.