Maritime · Offshore · Fishing

Real maritime jobs. Clear terms. Full support to joining.

Work on Norwegian fishing vessels, offshore projects and seafood operations. See the vessel, salary and contract before you apply.

Verified requirements
Clear contract information
Recruiter support to joining
Prowess Norwegian snow crab fishing vessel at seaPhoto: Kystmagasinet
Main Vacancy · Norway

Trap Sorter
MV Prowess

Snow crab fishing vessel · Barents Sea · Joining ASAP

€242/ day + catch share
8 hours on / 8 hours off3 months or 5+1 monthsEmployer-paid flight
Norwegian fishing crew onboard a working vesselPhoto: Gunnar Klo / Jensen Media
About Smart Group Crewing

One application. The right vessel. A clear route onboard.

Smart Group Crewing connects qualified seafarers with fishing, offshore and maritime employers across Norway and international markets.

We review experience and certificates, explain the real contract terms, coordinate interviews and support candidates through documentation and mobilisation.

You always know the vessel, the role and the next step.

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Norwegian Crab Fleet

Professional Crew Solutions for Norwegian Crab Fishing Vessels

Smart Group Crewing provides experienced maritime personnel for specialized fishing vessels operating in demanding Arctic and Northern waters.

We support vessel operators with qualified deck crew, engineers and fishing professionals.

Snow & King CrabSpecialized fishing operations
Arctic WatersBarents Sea crew readiness
Factory VesselsFishing and processing personnel
Fishing MasterCaptainChief OfficerDeck OfficerEngineerMotormanFishermanAB SeamanFactory WorkerProcessing Crew
Certificates & Training

Compliance documents and approved maritime training resources

Smart Group Crewing provides direct access to training partner links and supplied certificate files for candidates, shipowners and maritime partners.

FURUNO logo

FURUNO

Smart Group is a FURUNO Type Specific ECDIS Training Centre in Constanta for Models FEA-2107/2807 and FMD-3200/3300.

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Marlins Approved Test Centre logo

MARLINS

Smart Group is a Marlins Approved Test Centre in assessing English language for maritime personnel.

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MLC 2006 compliance logo

MLC 2006

Smart Group is a crewing agency that is recognized and fully complies with the provisions of MLC 2006.

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ISO 9001:2015 certification mark

ISO 9001/2015

Smart Group has a quality certificate in accordance with ISO 9001/2015.

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Certificate PDF links open the supplied company files. Training buttons open the official FURUNO and Marlins websites.

Actual Vessel Profiles

Eight vessels. Eight real operations.

Real vessel imagery and focused recruitment profiles across crab, shrimp and offshore work.

8 vessel profiles
Prowess snow crab fishing vessel at seaMain VacancyKystmagasinet

MV Prowess

Norwegian Snow Crab Factory Vessel

OperationsBarents Sea
PositionTrap Sorter
Rate€242/day + share
View vacancy
Frøyanes Norwegian crab and shrimp vesselCrab & ShrimpErvik Group

MV Frøyanes

Purpose-Built Crab & Shrimp Trawler

OperationsBarents Sea
SpecializationSnow crab & shrimp
Rate€224/day + share
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Tromsbas Norwegian snow crab fishing vesselSnow CrabFiskeribladet

MV Tromsbas

Norwegian Crab Fishing Vessel

OperationsNorthern Waters
SpecializationCrab pot operations
Rate€227/day + share
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Munin Norwegian factory crab vesselFactory VesselFiskerimagasinet

MV Munin

Factory Crab Vessel

OperationsBarents Sea
SpecializationCatch & processing
Rate€228/day + share
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Vestland Arctic fishing vessel operating in iceArctic FishingPelagisk Forening

MV Vestland Arctic

Arctic Fishing & Processing Vessel

OperationsArctic Waters
SpecializationFishing & processing
Rate€235/day + share
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Arctic Pioneer Norwegian fishing vesselCrab FishingU. Fürstenberg

MV Arctic Pioneer

Norwegian Crab Fishing Vessel

OperationsNorthern Waters
SpecializationCrab pot operations
Rate€239/day + share
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Normand Navigator offshore construction support vesselOffshore VesselSolstad

Normand Navigator

Offshore Construction Support Vessel

OperationsOffshore projects
SpecializationSubsea support
Rate€265/day
View vacancy
Crew hauling snow crab pots onboard VimaVima OperationsJ. Saltskår / IMR

MV Vima

Norwegian Snow Crab Vessel

OperationsBarents Sea
SpecializationSnow crab pots
Rate€273/day + share
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These are photographs of the named vessels or documented operations onboard. Current assignment, joining date and final terms are confirmed directly before application.

Beyond the Crab Fleet

Seafood production and North Sea offshore work

Dedicated recruitment profiles for shore-based processing and energy operations.

Nova Sea salmon processing facility at LovundPhoto: Kyst.no
Fish Factory · Lovund

Nova Sea

Salmon processing opportunities in Northern Norway for production and technical personnel.

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Johan Sverdrup offshore field in the North SeaPhoto: Equinor
Offshore Platform · North Sea

Johan Sverdrup

Recruitment profiles for roustabout, utility, catering and qualified offshore support personnel across North Sea energy projects, with clear selection and mobilisation support.

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Maritime Experience

Specialized Arctic Fishing Crew

Our recruitment network supports demanding fishing operations where experience, safety and reliability are essential.

We understand the unique requirements of crab fishing vessels, factory operations and offshore maritime environments.

  • STCW-certified officers
  • Experienced engine crew
  • Crab pot deck teams
  • Factory & processing crew
  • Arctic operations readiness
  • Safety-first selection
What We Do

One maritime network. Two sides of every successful placement.

From the first profile review to mobilisation, we support professionals and fleet operators with focused maritime expertise.

For Seafarers

Career support built around your qualifications, experience and ambitions.

  • Maritime vacancies
  • Career opportunities
  • Contract support
  • Professional guidance

For Shipowners

Reliable recruitment solutions aligned with vessel, fleet and operational needs.

  • Crew recruitment
  • Crew management
  • Personnel selection
  • Fleet staffing solutions

Maritime Expertise

Specialist understanding across commercial shipping and offshore operations.

  • Deck officers
  • Engine officers
  • Ratings
  • Offshore personnel
10+Years Experience
1000+Successful Placements
50+International Partners
WorldwideCrew Network
Featured Vacancies

Arctic fishing and offshore opportunities

Current recruitment for Norwegian crab vessels, seafood processing and the Johan Sverdrup offshore field.

Processing

Factory Worker / Processing Crew

MV Frøyanes · Norway
Terms confirmed at selection
  • Factory Crab Vessel
  • 3–4 months
  • Barents Sea
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Offshore

Offshore Worker

Johan Sverdrup · Norway
€4,500–8,000 / month
  • Roustabout / Utility / Catering Crew
  • 3–6 months
  • North Sea
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Recruitment Process

A clear route from profile to vessel

Focused, transparent and built around maritime compliance.

01

Submit CV

Share your experience, certificates and preferred vessel types.

02

Profile Evaluation

Our team checks your background against active requirements.

03

Interview

We coordinate a focused interview and document verification.

04

Join Vessel

Mobilisation support keeps every final step clear and organised.

Why Smart Group Crewing

Maritime recruitment with a sharper standard

Our approach combines international reach with careful human judgement. We understand that every placement affects a career, a vessel and an entire operation.

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International maritime network

Access to qualified candidates and vessel opportunities worldwide.

Experienced specialists

Recruiters who understand ranks, certificates and operations.

Quality crew selection

Structured evaluation aligned with each owner's requirements.

Transparent communication

Clear updates from first contact through final mobilisation.

Global opportunities

Career pathways across vessel types and maritime regions.

Our Team

The people behind every successful placement

Our team combines maritime recruitment knowledge, client coordination and practical crew support in one focused operation.

Norwegian fishing crew onboard a working vessel
Real people. Real operations.Recruitment support built around the work onboard
Photo: Gunnar Klo / Jensen Media

Maritime Recruitment

Candidate sourcing, certificate review and careful matching by rank and vessel experience.

Client Partnerships

Direct coordination with shipowners and operators to understand each crewing requirement.

Crew Operations

Clear communication and practical support from interview through mobilisation and joining.

Candidate Feedback

What seafarers say about the process

Feedback from Russian-speaking candidates working across fishing, processing and offshore roles.

Names and personal details are anonymised. Reviews are representative summaries of candidate feedback.

UkraineDeck
“I received a clear document list before the interview and always knew what the next step was.”
Andrii K.Deckhand · Ukraine
UkraineEngine
“The recruiter checked my certificates, explained the rotation and stayed in contact until joining.”
Oleksandr M.Motorman · Ukraine
MoldovaProcessing
“The factory role, shift pattern and accommodation conditions were explained before I travelled.”
Mihai C.Factory Worker · Moldova
MoldovaFishing
“I appreciated that the vessel, duties and contract length were discussed directly from the start.”
Ion R.Fisherman · Moldova
UkraineCrab Fleet
“The physical demands of crab fishing were explained honestly, including the 8/8 watch schedule.”
Vladyslav T.Trap Sorter · Ukraine
MoldovaProcessing
“I had support with the medical examination and a clear plan for completing STCW.”
Sergiu P.Processing Crew · Moldova
UkraineEngine
“My engine-room experience was matched to a suitable role instead of sending my CV everywhere.”
Mykola S.Second Engineer · Ukraine
UkraineDeck
“Communication in Russian made the document process much easier and the answers were always specific.”
Dmytro V.AB Seaman · Ukraine
MoldovaOffshore
“The offshore requirements were checked step by step before my profile was submitted.”
Eugen B.Utility Worker · Moldova
UkraineFish Factory
“I understood the shift pattern, travel process and work conditions before accepting the offer.”
Alina H.Seafood Processing · Ukraine
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