Maritime Recruitment
End-to-end hiring support connecting qualified deck and engine officers, ratings, and cadets with reputable shipping companies and ship managers worldwide.
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Built By Seafarers. Driven By Integrity.
Navigating Maritime
Navigating Maritime
Excellence Worldwide
Connecting maritime talent with global opportunities through training, guidance, recruitment, and industry expertise — for cadets, officers, and shipping companies across India, the Middle East, Singapore, the UK, and Europe.
What We Do
Maritime Services Built Around Your Career
From your first cadetship to your next certificate of competency, Arica Marine supports every stage of a seafarer's career — and every crewing need a shipping company has.
Crew Placement
Structured crew placement for vessels of every class, matching verified seafarer profiles to vacancy requirements with speed and accuracy.
Learn moreMerchant Navy Career Guidance
One-on-one counselling for aspirants and existing mariners planning their next rank, certificate, or career transition in the merchant navy.
Learn moreOOW Unlimited Preparation
Focused preparation for the Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) examination, covering oral exam readiness, subject revision, and mock assessments.
Learn moreUK / Singapore / NZ COC Guidance
Specialist guidance for seafarers pursuing UK MCA, Singapore MPA, or New Zealand Maritime COC pathways, from eligibility checks to oral exam prep.
Learn moreSTCW, CDC & Documentation
Support with mandatory STCW courses, Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) assistance, and complete maritime documentation management.
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Countries Across Our Network
Why Choose Arica Marine
A Trusted Compass for Your Maritime Career
We built Arica Marine on a simple principle: the guidance we give should be the guidance we'd want for our own crew. Every recommendation is grounded in real shipboard experience and verified industry knowledge.
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Seafarer-Led Expertise
Our advisory team includes mariners who have sailed in the ranks they now counsel others toward.
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Verified Manning Partners
We work only with vetted shipping companies, ship owners, and ship managers to protect candidate interests.
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End-to-End Documentation Support
From CDC to COC, we track every certificate and deadline so nothing delays your sign-on.
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Global Reach, Local Understanding
We guide Indian seafarers through UK, Singapore, and New Zealand pathways with market-specific clarity.
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Placements
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Manning Partners
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Combined Experience
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Countries Served
Your Career Path
From Cadet to Certified Officer
A clear, guided pathway — whichever rank or certificate you're working toward.
STAGE 01
Career Counselling
We assess your background, sea time, and goals to map the right certification and rank pathway.
STAGE 02
Documentation & Eligibility
CDC, STCW courses, and COC eligibility are reviewed and prepared before you book any examination.
STAGE 03
Exam & Oral Preparation
Subject-wise revision, mock orals, and exam strategy tailored to UK, Singapore, or NZ requirements.
STAGE 04
Placement & Sign-On
Once certified, our recruitment desk matches you to verified vacancies and manages sign-on logistics.
Training & Certification
Programs That Move Your Career Forward
Structured guidance for the certificates and courses that matter most to today's officers.
Success Stories
Trusted by Seafarers Across Ranks
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from cadets, officers, and shipping companies. For anything else, our team replies within one business day.
View All FAQsYou'll typically need a valid CDC, passport, STCW certificates, your latest COC (if applicable), and a medical fitness certificate. We review your document set during the first consultation and flag anything missing.
Yes. Pre-sea guidance is one of our core services — we help aspirants understand entry requirements, choose the right pre-sea program, and prepare for their first sign-on.
Timelines vary by rank, prior certificates, and the issuing authority's current processing load. We give you a realistic estimate after reviewing your specific documentation during onboarding.
Yes. We support ship owners, ship managers, and charterers with both individual placements and structured bulk crewing for new builds or fleet expansion.