Temporary Marine Staff Hire – Fast, Compliant Crew for Short-Term Needs

When you’re operating a vessel or managing an offshore project, staffing gaps can result in costly delays and compliance issues. Whether it’s a crew rotation, an urgent voyage, or a short-term contract, temporary marine staff hire gives you the flexibility to fill critical roles fast — without long-term commitment.

At Wigmore Trading, we help shipping firms, offshore energy operators, and marine contractors hire certified marine staff on a temporary basis, with full support for onboarding, documentation, and deployment.

What Is Temporary Marine Staff Hire?

Temporary marine staff hire refers to the short-term recruitment and placement of licensed seafarers and offshore personnel for:

• Vessel voyages or charters

• Emergency crew replacements

• Project-based offshore operations

• Port or terminal support

• Seasonal and peak-period operations

It’s the ideal solution when you need qualified marine crew fast, but don’t want to commit to long-term hiring.

Roles Available for Temporary Marine Hire

We supply temporary marine staff across all departments, including:

⚓ Deck Department

• Master Mariners / Captains

• Chief, 2nd & 3rd Officers

• Bosuns, ABs, OS (Ordinary Seamen)

⚙️ Engine Department

• Chief Engineers

• 2nd & 3rd Engineers

• ETOs, Motormen, Fitters

🛠️ Offshore & Support Roles

• Riggers, Crane Operators

• Welders, Roustabouts

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• Medics, HSE Officers, Radio Operators

🧹 Galley & Accommodation

• Camp Bosses

• Cooks & Stewards

All personnel are certified in:

• STCW, BOSIET, HUET, OPITO, GMDSS, and flag state requirements

• With valid medicals, COCs, and seaman’s books

Why Choose Temporary Marine Staffing?

Industries We Serve

• ⛴️ Commercial Shipping

• 🛢️ Offshore Oil & Gas

• 🛠️ Marine Construction & Dredging

• ⚓ Port Logistics & Tug Services

• 🧪 Subsea Operations

Wigmore Trading – Trusted Partner for Temporary Marine Staff

At Wigmore Trading, we provide:

• A vetted pool of Nigerian and international marine professionals

• Fast turnaround for urgent projects and crew gaps

• Seamless onboarding, visa, and travel support

• Full documentation compliance for MLC 2006, STCW, and flag state rules

Whether you need one crew member for a voyage or a full shift team for a 30-day offshore operation, we can help.

Case Example: Emergency Hire for AHTS Vessel

A client operating an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel in Port Harcourt needed:

• A temporary replacement for a Chief Engineer who dropped out mid-rotation.

Wigmore Trading:

• Sourced a certified engineer with previous AHTS experience

• Verified STCW, medicals, and endorsements

• Deployed within 72 hours, ensuring uninterrupted vessel operations

✅ Downtime avoided
✅ Client remained compliant with flag requirements
✅ Engineer transitioned smoothly into rotation

How It Works

1. Tell us what you need: Role(s), location, duration, and vessel/project details

2. Get candidate options: We send CVs, certificates, and availability

3. Confirm & mobilize: We handle onboarding, compliance, and deployment

4. Complete assignment: Optional offboarding and rotation support included

Final Thoughts

If you’re facing urgent staffing needs or planning for short-term operations, temporary marine staff hire gives you the flexibility to stay compliant, efficient, and on schedule — without long-term overhead.

Wigmore Trading makes it easy to hire temporary marine personnel — fast, certified, and ready to work across Nigeria and the broader West African region.

📞 Contact us today to:

• Get a staffing quote for your vessel or project

• Request CVs of available temporary crew

• Discuss short- or medium-term contracts