Crew Management Services

Complete Crew Management Services — Egypt

Seabird Marine Services was established in the year of 1981 at Port of Suez as Ship Chandler, General Ship Supplier and Suez Canal Transit Ship Agent. From the beginning we were known for honesty and reliability which built our high reputation and expanded client’s network worldwide.

Complete Crew Management Package

Our crew management package is designed to relieve the owner of any workload connected with the manning of vessels. SeaBird will perform the following services:

  • Crew recruitment and procedures for joining ship and repatriating crew
  • Payment of wages and leave with overtime, service bonuses etc. of officers and crew
  • Medical examinations and fitness certificates
  • Implementation and follow up of drug and alcohol policies
  • Crew P&I insurance as well as handling of respective claims
  • Proper qualification and certification of crew
  • Supply of working gear for crew
  • Insurance of crew effects and ship’s cash insurance
  • Training coordination
Cargo Vessel — Egyptian Waters

Key Features

  • Efficient entry and departure formalities plus transportation/accommodation to/from ship
  • Medical attendance, hospitalisation and repatriation as required
  • One point of contact for remittance of CTM with standardised procedures for delivery
  • Standardised D/A format for crew and CTM

Key Benefits for Ship Owners

  • Smooth transition of crew members to/from ship — minimum additional expenses
  • All problems and queries handled promptly to avoid delays
  • Close liaison with principal’s crewing department so changeovers are handled expediently
  • No hidden charges made while personnel are in transit
  • Medical and hospitalisation arranged quickly with reliable resources — saving time and money
  • Clear, transparent D/A with competitive rates
  • Secure, transparent and reliable CTM delivery
  • Reduced administration costs and peace of mind
Today SeaBird Marine Services has branches in every Egyptian port with dedicated professional team and large tax-free warehouses — fulfilling the balance of the equation: high quality @ reasonable prices @ the right time.
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Crew Management Services — Egypt

SeaBird Marine Services offers a complete crew management package designed to relieve shipowners and operators of the administrative burden of vessel manning. Established in Port Said in 1981 as a ship chandler and transit agent, our reputation for honesty and reliability has grown into a full-service crew management offering serving clients worldwide. Our experienced HR and maritime team ensures that your vessel is always crewed with qualified, certified seafarers in full regulatory compliance.

Crew Recruitment

We maintain a pool of pre-screened, medically fit Egyptian and international seafarers holding valid STCW certification for all ranks from Master and Chief Engineer to ratings. Our recruitment covers all vessel types including tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo, offshore vessels and tugs. All candidates are vetted through MLC 2006-compliant processes.

Payroll & Wage Administration

SeaBird manages the complete payroll cycle for crew including calculation and disbursement of wages, overtime, leave pay, service bonuses and allotments to crew families. We maintain full payroll records and provide transparent monthly statements to owners. Wage payments are made in accordance with CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) terms where applicable.

Certification & Training Compliance

Our certification team monitors STCW certificate validity for every crewmember under management, arranges refresher and upgrade courses at accredited maritime training institutions, coordinates medical fitness certificates and GMDSS renewals, and ensures full compliance with flag state, port state and class society requirements.

Crew P&I Insurance & Claims

We arrange crew P&I insurance cover through approved underwriters and handle all related claims including personal injury, illness, repatriation, and death claims on behalf of shipowners. Our claims management team works closely with P&I clubs, correspondents and legal counsel to achieve timely and equitable resolution.

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FAQs — Crew Management

What nationalities of crew does SeaBird recruit?
While we specialise in recruiting Egyptian seafarers — who are highly regarded for their professional training and canal experience — we also recruit and manage crew of other nationalities based on owner requirements and flag state regulations. We have partnerships with manning offices in key seafaring nations in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Arab world.
Does SeaBird handle crew change in Egypt including visas?
Yes. We provide full crew change coordination at all Egyptian ports including obtaining joining visas, coordinating immigration clearance, arranging hotel accommodation for arriving and departing crew, organising airport transfers, and ensuring smooth embarkation/disembarkation with minimum delay to the vessel. We work with the Egyptian immigration authorities regularly and are familiar with all procedures.
Member of: ISO 9001 IMPA ISSA BIMCO AmCham Egypt DNV Certified