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Crewing Standard Procedures

Standard definitions and working process that guide how we recruit, coordinate and deploy seafarers.

Standard framework

Clear terms. Clear responsibilities.

These definitions establish a shared language between principals, agencies, ship owners and the administration — so every crewing engagement starts with the same understanding.

Definition of terms

Key terms used in our crewing procedures.

Reference definitions applied across accreditation, enrollment and manning agency operations.

Accreditation

Refers to the acceptance of a foreign principal to engage Bangladeshi seafarers for specific ships through a licensed agency for marine employment.

Principal

Refers to a foreign person, partnership or corporation engaging and employing Bangladesh seafarers through a licensed manning agency.

Ship Owner

Refers to the owner of the ship or any other organization or person, such as the manager, agent or bareboat charterer, who has assumed the responsibility for operation of the ship from the ship owner and who, on assuming such responsibilities, has agreed to take over all the attendant duties and responsibilities.

Enrollment

Refers to the enlistment to the administration of a vessel by an accredited/registered principal to its appointed manning agent for the purpose of employing seafarers.

Administration

Refers to the Director General Shipping Regulations on Seafarers recruitment.

Agency

Refers to a licensed manning agency, or to any person, partnership or corporation duly licensed by the Secretary or his duly authorized representative to recruit and deploy seafarers for maritime employment.

How We Work

Four clear steps from enquiry to follow-up.

Specific steps may vary depending on the service requested and the requirements of the relevant client or authority.

Initial Enquiry

Share your service need, role or cargo details, expected timeline and contact information.

Requirements Review

Our team reviews the scope, required documents and any information needed to assess the enquiry.

Verification & Coordination

Relevant details are checked and the next steps are coordinated with the appropriate parties.

Confirmation & Follow-up

Actions, responsibilities and follow-up communication are confirmed with the relevant parties.

Important: All recruitment, qualification, documentation and deployment activities are subject to applicable laws, valid certificates, required approvals and the rules of the relevant authorities.