What does Faststream Recruitment do?

Faststream Recruitment is a specialist recruitment, people and workforce solutions provider for the maritime and shipping sectors. We help employers attract, hire, and retain talent across technical, crewing, commercial, operational, and leadership roles.

Our solutions support organisations at every stage of the hiring process, from individual hires to large-scale recruitment projects and workforce strategy.

We work with maritime businesses worldwide, including shipowners, ship managers, maritime technology companies, ports, engineering firms, consultancies, and service providers.

What recruitment services and workforce solutions do you offer maritime employers?

Faststream Recruitment offers a range of hiring solutions designed to support different recruitment needs.

Maritime Executive Search

Our executive search service supports maritime organisations hiring senior leaders such as CEOs, Managing Directors, Board members, and C-suite executives.

We run confidential, targeted search processes to identify and secure leadership talent globally.

Permanent Recruitment

We help employers hire permanent professionals across a wide range of maritime disciplines, including commercial, crewing, technical, operations, engineering, and support functions.

Contract & Interim Recruitment

We supply experienced contractors and interim professionals for short-term projects, specialist expertise, or temporary cover.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Talent Partnerships

RPO provides a scalable recruitment solution where Faststream manages all or part of an organisation’s hiring process. This can include sourcing, screening, interview management, and recruitment strategy support.

Employer of Record (EOR) & International Payroll

Our Employer of Record service allows companies to hire employees in countries where they do not have a legal entity. We manage employment compliance, contracts, payroll, and local regulations.

Experts on Demand

Experts on Demand provides access to experienced maritime specialists on a fractional or project basis. This solution enables companies to bring in expertise without committing to a full-time hire.

Salary Benchmarking & Market Intelligence

We provide salary surveys, compensation benchmarking, and workforce insights to help organisations make informed hiring and retention decisions.

Do you recruit globally?

Yes. Faststream Recruitment supports maritime employers worldwide in over 65 countries.

We have an international candidate network and experience supporting recruitment across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. Our global reach allows us to identify specialist talent wherever it is located.

Countries we serve include: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Cyprus, Curaçao, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.

What are the benefits of working with a specialist maritime recruitment agency?

Specialist recruitment partners bring deep industry knowledge, established talent networks, and insight into market trends.

For maritime employers, this means:

- Access to hard-to-find talent

- Faster hiring processes

- Better quality candidate shortlists

- Market intelligence on salaries and candidate expectations

- Support with international recruitment challenges

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What roles do you typically recruit for?

We recruit for a wide range of maritime roles, including:

- Commercial Managers and Chartering Professionals

- Ship Operators and Brokers

- Engineers and Officers (Engine and Deck)

- Hotel & Guest Services, Galley, and Medical

- Superintendents and Technical Managers

- Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

- Project Managers, Site Managers, Refurbishment Teams, and Newbuilding Directors

- Port and Terminal Leadership roles

- Service Engineers, Supply Chain Managers, and General Managers

- Operations and Fleet Management professionals

- Marine Surveyors, Inspectors and Consultants

- Sales, Business Development, and Marketing roles

- Maritime Technology specialists

- Logistics and Freight Executives & Managers

- Claims Managers, Solicitors, Lawyers and Legal Counsel

- HR, Finance, Training and Corporate Support roles

- C-suite, Executive Leadership and Director positions

What areas of maritime and shipping do you recruit for?

Faststream Recruitment supports employers across a wide range of shore-based and seagoing roles within the maritime and shipping sectors. Our specialist recruitment teams focus on different disciplines, allowing us to understand the technical requirements, market dynamics, and candidate networks within each area.

Commercial Shipping Recruitment

We recruit professionals involved in chartering, broking, trading, commercial operations, and vessel management. We partner with shipowners, ship managers, broking houses, and commodities businesses to source experienced commercial talent.

Corporate and Professional Services Recruitment

We help maritime organisations hire professionals across corporate functions such as finance, IT, human resources, legal, procurement, supply chain, marketing, and executive support roles.

Cruise Crew Recruitment

We support cruise lines with the recruitment of seafarers for technical and marine roles on board cruise ships, including deck officers, engineering officers, and marine operations professionals.

Executive Search

For senior leadership and C-suite positions, our executive search service identifies and secures experienced leaders who can guide organisations through growth, transformation, and strategic change.

Ferry Crew Recruitment

We recruit officers, engineers, and crew for ferry and passenger vessel operators, supporting organisations with both operational and technical seafaring roles.

Legal and P&I Recruitment

We recruit maritime legal professionals and specialists working within Protection and Indemnity (P&I) clubs, maritime law firms, and insurance organisations. This includes roles such as claims handlers, legal counsel, and maritime insurance specialists.

Logistics and Freight Forwarding Recruitment

We recruit professionals across global logistics and freight forwarding businesses, including specialists in air freight, sea freight, project cargo, and complex supply chain operations.

Marine Surveying Recruitment

Our teams support organisations such as consultancies, classification societies, flag registries, and P&I clubs in recruiting marine surveyors and inspection specialists.

Naval Architecture and Design Recruitment

We help shipowners, shipyards, engineering consultancies, and technology firms recruit naval architects and design professionals involved in vessel design, engineering, and innovation.

Offshore Crew Recruitment

We recruit seafarers for offshore support vessels and offshore energy operations, including crew for subsea vessels, platform supply vessels, anchor handling vessels, and other offshore marine assets.

Port Agency Recruitment

We work with port agencies and ship services companies to recruit professionals across operations, commercial roles, supply chain, and leadership positions.

Renewables Crew Recruitment

We support companies operating in offshore wind and renewable energy with crewing for installation vessels, service operation vessels (SOVs), and crew transfer vessels (CTVs).

Sales and Marketing Recruitment

We recruit commercial professionals responsible for business development, account management, commercial strategy, and marketing within maritime organisations.

Service Engineering Recruitment

We support maritime technology companies, equipment manufacturers, and service providers in recruiting service engineers and technical specialists responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of marine equipment and systems.

Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Recruitment

Our specialists support shipyards, engineering firms, and shipowners with recruitment for newbuild programmes, refit projects, project management teams, and technical site roles.

Ship Management Recruitment

We support ship management companies in hiring technical and operational professionals, including fleet managers, technical superintendents, marine superintendents, HSQE specialists, and operations teams.

Superyacht Crew Recruitment

We recruit experienced crew for the global superyacht industry, supporting yacht owners and management companies with roles across deck, engineering, and interior departments.

Superyacht Shore-based Recruitment

We recruit shore-based professionals for the superyacht sector, supporting yacht management companies, yacht services providers, and family offices with roles across operations, technical management, finance, HR, and administration.

Tanker Crew Recruitment

We help tanker operators recruit experienced crew for oil, product, chemical, LNG, and LPG tanker fleets. This includes officers, engineers, and specialist tanker roles requiring specific certifications and operational experience.