Placements
Structured Vessel Placements for Qualified Seafarers
Silver Shipping supports eligible candidates with employment opportunities on different types of vessels through reputed principals. Our aim is to guide seafarers from training to on-board placement with transparent processes, proper documentation and focus on safety and compliance.
Deck Department Placements
Opportunities for candidates in the deck department, depending on qualification, certification and experience.
- Trainee ratings / deck cadets (as per vacancy).
- OS, AB, Bosun and watch-keeping ranks.
- Junior & senior deck officers (subject to openings).
- Selection strictly as per company and regulatory criteria.
Engine Department Placements
Engine-side opportunities through our associated principals based on merit and trade requirements.
- Trainee marine engineers / engine cadets.
- Wipers, oilers and motormen.
- Junior & senior engineer officers (as per vacancy).
- Preference to candidates with complete and valid documents.
Ratings & Support Staff
We also assist in placing eligible candidates in support roles on board vessels, where openings exist.
- Galley / catering staff (as per company requirement).
- General purpose ratings (GP rating candidates).
- Other support roles as and when notified.
- All placements subject to final approval by principals.
Guidance & Documentation Support
We guide candidates on basic documentation and process requirements for vessel joining.
- Checklist for STCW, passports, COC / CDC, medicals etc.
- Guidance on updating sea-service and record keeping.
- Basic briefing before interview / selection rounds.
- Assistance in understanding joining instructions.
Candidate Care & Support
We stay in touch with selected candidates to help them transition smoothly from selection to joining.
- Sharing tentative joining schedules from principals.
- Clarifying travel, reporting and joining points.
- Available for queries during the joining process.
- Feedback collection for future improvement.
Transparency & Compliance
Our placement support is structured with transparency and respect for all applicable guidelines.
- No guarantee of selection or rank is implied.
- Final selection is entirely at the discretion of shipowners / managers.
- Placements are always subject to medical fitness & document verification.
- Candidates should carefully read all terms shared by principals.
Vessel Types & Placement Process
Based on openings shared by our associated companies, candidates may be considered for different kinds of vessels and trades.
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1
Profile Submission
Candidates share their updated CV, certificates and basic details as per our application format.
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Shortlisting & Verification
Profiles are checked against current openings and documentation is verified as per company needs.
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3
Interview / Test (If Required)
Eligible candidates may be called for interviews, tests or discussions as decided by the principal.
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Selection & Joining
On selection, joining instructions are shared and candidates proceed with medicals, visa and travel as applicable.
Important Information for Candidates
Our role is to assist candidates with placement opportunities and to coordinate with ship-owning / managing companies in a transparent and professional way.
- All information provided by candidates must be true and correct.
- Openings depend on market conditions and company requirements.
- No agency can promise a specific vessel, rank or joining date in advance.
- Candidates should carefully read and understand all offer terms before accepting.
Ready to build your sea career?
Submit your details through our Placement page or contact our office. We will inform you when suitable openings matching your profile are received from our principals.