CrewPass: What Today’s Crew Should Be Looking For

Viking Crew works closely with maritime partner CrewPass to help ensure a safer environment for superyacht crew members, vessels, and agencies worldwide.

CrewPass provides a series of background checks to verify the identity of crew members, giving employers confidence in hiring fully vetted staff.

The team at CrewPass has shared a blog with us highlighting the importance of choosing the right recruitment agency and what candidates should be looking out for when deciding on their next role at sea.

CrewPass: What Today’s Crew Should Be Looking For

Viking Crew is one of the leading recruitment agencies, training schools and management companies for cruise ships, commercial vessels and superyachts. It’s one of the longest standing agencies within the superyachting industry & is one of the most respected.

So, why does it matter which recruitment company to go for?

Some recruiters have both a better client base and hold higher ethics than other recruiters.. The recruiters that have been around for years, like the team at Viking Crew have deep rooted connections with Captains and crew, as well as yacht management companies, and owners. Their trusted reputation gives them a larger client base because they're just known as being one of the good ones. They’ve already established themselves deeply within the superyachting industry, as well as the other industries they serve & they’re a household name within yachting.

What I mean when I say ethics is that Viking Crew aren't one of those recruitment companies that throws any old CV at every job they get through. They're more like that friend who stops you from texting your ex at 3 AM – they know it's not going to end well. They’re meticulous, they’re thoughtful and they’re realistic. If they say that a job you’ve seen posted that you think is ‘perfect for you’, is perhaps not right for you, then it’s because they know their stuff. They know what you’re looking for, and they know what the position holds, and they wouldn’t put you forward for something that wouldn’t meet your expectations and also that wouldn’t bring you joy.

Something to keep in mind when you do see that job posting, and you’re so sure it’s the most ideal job for you: Recruiters know the background stuff. They sometimes have additional requirements which they can’t disclose and they also know the boat and the environment, and you should trust them when they say it’s actually not the one for you.

Think of your recruiter as your personal Dumbledore (minus the impressive beard, usually). They're guiding you through your career horcruxes while strategically revealing information that won't send you running straight into the arms of the wrong boat. They can see the whole magical map while you're just trying to figure out which end of the wand to hold.

Author: CrewPass

CrewPass is the leading platform for conducting thorough criminal background checks for yacht crew, ensuring a safer and more transparent industry for vessels, crew, and agencies worldwide. In an industry where trust is paramount, verifying the integrity and professionalism of crew members is critical to safeguarding both individuals and assets. When applying for jobs, you can directly link your CrewPass profile.

We recently wrote an article about the top 10 friendliest faces in recruitment, and it’s no surprise that Rebecca from Viking Crew  was up there as one of the CrewPass verified tick of approval recruiters.