Precision
Ranks, vessel experience, certificates and availability are assessed carefully before a profile is presented.
About Us
Maritime people. Professional judgement. Global reach.
We build reliable connections between qualified crew and responsible maritime employers.
Our Company
A modern recruitment partner for a changing industry
Smart Group Crewing is a UK-based maritime recruitment company specialising in professional seafarer placement and crew management solutions.
Our work is grounded in accurate candidate evaluation, maritime compliance and honest communication. We connect experienced maritime professionals with shipowners and operators worldwide, always keeping the operational reality of the vessel in view.
Every successful placement begins with understanding both sides.
What Guides Us
Trust is built into the process
Clarity
Seafarers and employers receive direct, realistic information at each stage of the recruitment process.
Responsibility
We respect the impact every crew decision has on safety, continuity and performance onboard.
International Outlook
Our network spans nationalities, vessel types and maritime regions while maintaining one professional standard.
Our Expertise
Commercial shipping and offshore recruitment
We support deck, engine and rating positions across modern fleets, from bulk and container shipping to offshore support operations.
Deck Department
Masters, chief officers, watch officers and deck ratings.
Engine Department
Chief engineers, engineer officers, ETOs and engine ratings.
Offshore Personnel
Experienced marine and utility personnel for offshore vessels.
Fleet Staffing
Targeted recruitment support for single vessels and wider fleets.
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
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
Smart Group is a Marlins Approved Test Centre in assessing English language for maritime personnel.
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MLC 2006
Smart Group is a crewing agency that is recognized and fully complies with the provisions of MLC 2006.
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Certificate PDF links open the supplied company files. Training buttons open the official FURUNO and Marlins websites.
Work With Us
A stronger crew starts with a better conversation
Tell us where you want to go or what your fleet needs next.