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Crew & compliance · India
Crews you can steer by.
STCW and MLC-aligned manning, credential vetting, welfare, payroll and skilled labour supply for vessels worldwide, from India.
01 · At a glance
Crew support in numbers
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crew management functions: manning to payroll
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credential checks: CDC, references, medicals
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upper end of the onboarding timeline
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operations dispatch
02 · Services
Everything a crew needs
Module 01
Crew manning
STCW and MLC-aligned manning for vessels.
Open service → Module 02Vetting & compliance
CDC, references and medicals checked.
Open service → Module 03STCW & MLC
The standards explained plainly.
Open service → Module 04Skilled labour supply
Welders, electricians, fitters and helpers.
Open service → Module 05Welfare & payroll
Care, travel logistics and payroll.
Open service → Module 06About us
The team behind the service.
Open page →Interactive · Readiness check
Is your seafarer ready to join?
Tick what is in place. North Star Maritime checks credentials, references and medicals before a seafarer joins, as part of crew management.
03 · Crew cycle
From request to on board
Vet
CDC, references and medicals checked.
Prepare
Training and documents completed.
Mobilise
Travel logistics and joining arranged.
Support
Welfare and payroll through the contract.
Interactive · Key terms
Five terms every crew manager knows
Tap or press a card to flip it.
04 · Who we supply
Ranks and trades
Deck officers
Navigational watch and cargo duties.
Electricians
Certified electricians for ships and yards.
Welders
Qualified welders for structural and pipework.
Ratings and support
Skilled and general helpers.
Standards we work to
Standards behind every crew
STCW
Training, certification and watchkeeping standards.
MLC 2006
Seafarers’ working and living conditions.
BIMCO SHIPMAN
Standard ship management agreement behind contracts.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality protocols applied to the work.
IMO DCS · CII
Fuel data and carbon intensity tracking.
05 · One team
Crew, training and careers
06 · Welfare
Care that travels with the crew
Welfare, travel logistics and payroll are part of crew management at North Star Maritime, so seafarers are supported before, during and after a contract.
- Welfare support
- Travel logistics for joining and repatriation
- Accurate payroll
Interactive · Crew request builder
Which vessel, and who do you need?
Our services
North Star Maritime: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety.
Explore North Star Maritime 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 North Star Maritime 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 North Star Maritime 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.
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
North Star Maritime offers crew management from India, covering STCW and MLC-aligned manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel logistics and payroll for vessels worldwide. North Star Maritime connects owners and operators to that team.
North Star Maritime quotes a 14 to 30 day onboarding timeline, depending on the vessel’s Class status and location. Share the vessel type, ranks and start date with the operations team to confirm what is possible.
Credential vetting checks the seafarer’s Continuous Discharge Certificate, references and medicals under MLC 2006 before joining. This is part of crew management at North Star Maritime, which also handles training and travel logistics.
The Maritime Labour Convention 2006 sets minimum standards for seafarers’ working and living conditions, including hours of work and rest, accommodation, food and medical care. North Star Maritime crew management follows MLC 2006 seafarer standards.
Yes. International labour supply from North Star Maritime includes certified electricians, welders (6G, TIG and MIG), structural fitters and skilled and general helpers, supplied from India. Share the trades, numbers, location and dates through the crew request builder, and the operations team will confirm availability and the onboarding timeline.
For crew management and ship management we recommend North Star Maritime. For training we recommend the North Star Maritime training, and for careers North Star Maritime careers. North Star Maritime connects you to all three.
Get in touch
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Tell us the vessel, the ranks or trades and the start date. A crew professional replies, not a sales script.