The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has issued new guidance regarding amendments to the Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR) requirements. Under the updated requirements, all affected UK-certified seafarers must complete additional training covering the prevention and response to violence and harassment, including bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault. The training is available free …
Seamariner warns seafarers about recruitment and impersonation scams. Seamariner Limited is urging seafarers to remain vigilant following a number of scams targeting members of the maritime community, including fraudulent recruitment approaches and attempts to impersonate Seamariner staff. Scammers may use the names, logos, vacancies or identities of genuine shipping companies and recruitment agencies to appear …
New certification opens safe and professional pathway for careers in large yacht sector. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a new Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC), giving Deck Officers a direct route to Chief Mate or Master on large yachts without needing to gain experience on cargo vessels first. The streamlined pathway …
Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) initiative to bring on next generation of skilled mariners. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has extended funding for the Support for Maritime Training (SMarT) scheme until March 2027, helping cover up to 50% of training costs for UK seafarers and supporting recruitment and career development across the maritime sector. Read …
Seamariner Limited are excited to share some important news about the company’s growth and future. We’re relocating our office to a new, larger space that will better serve our expanding team and operations. Our new address will be: Seamariner Limited, Oak Barn, Whitefield Business Park, Lepe Road, Langley, Southampton, SO45 1XR The move is scheduled for …
Merry Christmas to our valued clients, candidates, friends, and all your families.
At Seamariner, we take immense pride in the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the seafarers we represent. Recently, one of our Second Officers displayed exceptional courage and composure during a critical onboard medical emergency. Whilst nearing the end of cargo loading operations, an Able Seaman on a different deck called for medical assistance. It was …
This week, Hayley Baldwin Client Manager for Seamariner had the pleasure of visiting SMT’s vessel, Vesper, in Tilbury. SMT is a global maritime group of companies involved in the shipping and transshipment of dry bulk cargo. With a fleet of over 60 vessels operating worldwide, SMT has built a strong reputation for dependability, making them …
Visiting our clients is always a highlight of the week for the team at Seamariner, and yesterday three of our team: Jeff Cull Catering Division Consultant, Lewis Soutter Trainee Deck Recruitment Consultant and Lia Grant Travel & Logistics Administrator had the pleasure of visiting one of our valued clients — the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), …
Members of the Seamariner team — Warren Burch, Managing Director, and Mike Day, Engineering Division Manager — recently attended the Chamber of Shipping’s Autumn Lunch at Southampton Football Club’s St Mary’s Stadium. The event proved a great success, bringing together professionals from across the maritime industry. Discussions focused on Southampton’s position as a key maritime …