Ship Crew Hire Services: Reliable, Compliant Staffing for Vessel Operations

Finding qualified, dependable, and certified crew is one of the most critical tasks for any shipping or offshore operation. Delays, compliance issues, or unqualified hires can result in vessel downtime, increased costs, and regulatory penalties. That’s why choosing the right ship crew hire service is essential to ensuring smooth operations.

At Wigmore Trading, we provide professional ship crew hire services tailored to the needs of commercial shipping lines, offshore support vessels (OSVs), and marine logistics companies. Whether you need full vessel manning or emergency relief crew, we deliver fast, flexible, and fully compliant solutions.

Why Shipowners and Operators Use Crew Hire Services

Hiring crew through a dedicated staffing partner offers several advantages:

✅ Access to a pre-vetted talent pool
✅ Fast response for urgent crew changes
✅ Guaranteed compliance with STCW, MLC 2006, and flag-state requirements
✅ Lower administrative and onboarding costs
✅ Scalable options for short-term or long-term deployments

At Wigmore Trading, we reduce the burden on your operations team while ensuring quality and accountability at every step.

Crew Positions We Hire For

We provide certified and experienced personnel across all departments:

🧭 Deck Department

• Masters / Captains

• Chief Mates / OOWs

• ABs, OS, Bosuns

• Deck Cadets

⚙️ Engine Department

• Chief Engineers

• Second and Third Engineers

• ETOs, Electricians

• Oilers, Wipers

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• Stewards / Messmen

• Camp Bosses (offshore)

⚓ Offshore and Specialized Roles

• DPOs and Barge Supervisors

• Crane Operators and Riggers

• Welders / Fabricators

• Safety Officers (HSE)

• Medic and First Aid Staff

All seafarers we provide are certified, medically fit, and ready to deploy.

Vessel Types We Support

Our ship crew hire services cover a wide range of vessel types:

• Cargo ships and container vessels

• Tankers (oil, chemical, LNG)

• OSVs: AHTS, PSV, DSV, CTV

• Tugboats and dredgers

• Passenger vessels and yachts

• Floating platforms and FPSOs

Whether your vessel is operating in coastal waters, deep sea routes, or offshore energy fields, we can staff accordingly.

Our Crew Hire Process

We simplify the hiring process for vessel owners and operators:

1. Needs Assessment – Define vessel type, position, duration, and certifications

2. Candidate Sourcing – Select from our verified talent pool

3. Screening & Documentation – STCW checks, sea-time validation, medicals

4. Deployment – Visa, travel, and onboarding support

5. Post-Hire Support – Contract management, repatriation, replacements if needed

This end-to-end process saves time, ensures compliance, and helps avoid costly staffing gaps.

Why Choose Wigmore Trading for Ship Crew Hire Services?

✅ Decade of experience in marine logistics and crewing
✅ Access to multilingual, multinational talent
✅ Coverage across West, East, and Southern Africa
✅ Rapid deployment in 48–72 hours
✅ Full crew or single-position hires
✅ 24/7 availability for emergency crew sourcing

We’re trusted by vessel managers, offshore contractors, and global shipping lines for responsive and professional crew hire support.

Need Ship Crew Hire Services?

Whether you need a relief officer, an emergency engineer, or full manning for your fleet, Wigmore Trading is here to help.

📧 Contact us today to request a crew shortlist or learn more about our ship crew hire services.