What is a Manning Agent?
A Manning Agent (also called Crewing Agency) is a company that acts as a labor recruitment intermediary between seafarers seeking employment and ship owners or ship management companies needing crew. Manning agents handle the sourcing, screening, documentation, and deployment of seafarers on behalf of their principal employers.
Manning Agent Services
- Seafarer recruitment and screening
- Certificate verification (STCW, COC, GMDSS)
- Medical examination coordination
- Crew contracts and payroll processing
- Visa and travel arrangements
- Pre-departure training
Manning Agents in UAE
The UAE hosts numerous licensed manning agents, regulated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). Many operate out of Dubai Maritime City, Deira, and Sharjah. Finding crew for UAE-flagged vessels and vessels managed from UAE is a major industry.
