How is it possible in 2026 that crews and shipowners still struggle to find each other?
In an industry that moves billions of tonnes of cargo through waterways around the world, finding the right people to operate vessels should be straightforward. But for Nelis de Kreek, it wasn’t. After thirteen years in inland barging, including seven years as a superintendent, De Kreek repeatedly saw the same challenge: maritime companies were looking ...
In the global maritime industry, where billions of tonnes of cargo traverse waterways annually, locating suitable personnel to operate vessels should be a simple task. Despite the industry's immense scale and the constant movement of people and vessels, crews and shipowners have struggled to connect efficiently. De Kreek, a seasoned professional with thirteen years in inland barging and seven years as a superintendent, observed the same persistent issue: maritime companies seeking crew while seafarers sought their next opportunity, yet the two parties remained disconnected.
De Kreek questioned why, in 2026, there was no effective platform that directly connected crews, seafarers, and shipowners. The solution he proposed was simple: create such a platform, leading to the birth of Marine-Jobs.com. This platform bridges the gap between shipowners, operators, maritime companies and seafarers, offering opportunities across various sectors, including inland shipping, short sea, deep sea, and offshore.
Seafarers can create profiles, search for vacancies, and apply in just three clicks, while companies can advertise positions directly to an audience specifically interested in maritime employment. De Kreek emphasized that maritime recruitment requires unique qualifications, experience, vessel types, trading areas, and crew requirements, and he aimed to create a platform that caters to these specific needs.
The platform is designed to streamline maritime recruitment, making it more direct and efficient for all parties involved. De Kreek's initiative, now live, encourages shipowners, operators, and maritime companies to post vacancies, while seafarers, crew, and maritime professionals can create profiles and explore available opportunities.
A built-in quality check ensures that candidates only apply for positions that match their qualifications and experience, streamlining the recruitment process further.
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