Stage 01 · Brief
Brief and match
You share the vessel, ranks and joining window; the team matches seafarers to the rank and trade requirement.
Crew management →- Vessel type and trading pattern
- Ranks and headcount
- Joining window agreed
Crew management · India
Crew that joins ready and stays well
STCW and MLC compliant manning with credential and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll, all from ShipNanak.
01 · In the package
Everything between brief and berth
The crew management scope published by ShipNanak.
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Manning
STCW and MLC compliant crew matched to rank and vessel.
Read scope → - 02
Credential vetting
CDC, references and certificates checked up front.
- 03
Medical vetting
Fitness confirmed before joining.
- 04
Training
Gap-closing courses, including our training catalogue.
Courses → - 05
Welfare
Working and living conditions in line with MLC 2006.
- 06
Travel and payroll
Joining travel and wage administration handled for you.
02 · Crew journey
From brief to on board
Click through the four steps of a typical crewing assignment.
Stage 02 · Vetting
Vet and verify
Credentials are checked before anyone is proposed, so documents are not a surprise at the gangway.
See vetting →- CDC and STCW certificates
- References checked
- Medical fitness confirmed
Stage 03 · Training
Train and prepare
Gaps are closed with training, using ShipNanak training where a course fits.
Course catalogue →- Course gaps identified
- Training courses from a 200+ catalogue
- Familiarisation before joining
Stage 04 · Joining
Travel and join
Travel, joining and payroll are arranged, and welfare continues once the seafarer is on board.
Talk to operations →- Travel arranged
- Payroll set up
- Welfare in line with MLC 2006
03 · Vetting
Documents checked before the gangway
CDC, references and medical status are verified first, so owners receive crew who can actually sign on. See the published crew management service.
- CDC and STCW certificates
- References and medicals
- Rank-to-vessel matching
Onboarding planner
Plan your 14 to 30 day mobilisation
ShipNanak quotes an onboarding timeline of 14 to 30 days. Slide to your window and pick what you are mobilising to see an indicative day-by-day split.
04 · On deck
Welfare is part of the job
MLC 2006 sets out seafarers’ working and living conditions, and welfare sits inside the crew management service. Training questions can go to the ShipNanak training.
- Welfare within MLC 2006
- Travel and payroll handled
- 24/7 operations desk
05 · Frameworks
What crewing answers to
- 01 Certificates
STCW
Training and certification for seafarers.
- 02 Welfare
MLC 2006
Working and living conditions, welfare and wages.
- 03 Vetting
CDC and references
Identity, seagoing record and past employers.
- 04 Health
Medical fitness
Confirmed before travel.
- 05 Contract
BIMCO SHIPMAN
The standard agreement used for management services.
06 · At a glance
Crewing in four facts
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published onboarding timeline
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operations dispatch
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training courses for training gaps
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service lines to draw on
Request builder
Build your request in three taps
Choose the service, the vessel type and your timing. We assemble the message; you send it by email or WhatsApp.
1 · Service
2 · Vessel or site
3 · Timing
Choose all three to build your request.
Our service lines
ShipNanak: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety.
Explore ShipNanak training ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Explore ShipNanak ship management ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Explore ShipNanak careers ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
07 · FAQ
Crew management questions
Open a line to read the answer.
Crew management covers STCW and MLC compliant manning, credential and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll for seafarers placed on your vessels. The full scope is described on the ShipNanak crew management page, and the team can tailor it to your fleet.
Candidates are checked for CDC, references and medical fitness, alongside the STCW certificates needed for their rank. The vetting approach sits within ShipNanak’s MLC 2006 and STCW framework, summarised on the crew management service page.
Training is listed as part of crew management, and ShipNanak training lists 200+ maritime courses across deck, engine, safety and simulator disciplines. Browse the training course catalogue for the options.
ShipNanak lists travel and payroll within its crew management service, so joining travel and wage administration are handled as part of the same arrangement. Ask how this applies to your fleet via the operations contact page.
Welfare is part of the crew management scope, in line with MLC 2006, which sets out seafarers’ working and living conditions. You can read how ShipNanak frames this on the main ShipNanak site or ask the team directly.
Share the vessel type, ranks, number of seafarers and joining window through the request builder, or call +91 98920 82041. The team will respond with next steps, and you can also use the enquiry page of ShipNanak.
Get in touch
Set your course with the ShipNanak way
Tell us the vessel type, the rank or trade and the start window. An operations officer replies, not a sales script.