OOW Unlimited Preparation
Subject revision, oral mock sessions, and exam strategy for the Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) certificate.
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What We Do
Maritime Services Built Around Every Stage of Your Career
From your first cadetship application to your next certificate of competency — and from single placements to fleet-wide crewing — Arica Marine supports seafarers and shipping companies alike.
Service 01
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Maritime Recruitment & Crew Placement
We connect qualified deck and engine officers, ratings, and cadets with vetted shipping companies and ship managers. Every candidate profile is verified before it reaches a manning partner, and every vacancy is checked against real documentation requirements before it reaches a candidate.
Verified Manning Partners Only
We work exclusively with vetted shipping companies and ship managers.
Rank-Specific Matching
Profiles are matched against real vacancy requirements, not generic listings.
Bulk Crewing for Fleets
Ship owners can source multiple ranks for new builds or fleet expansion.
STEP 01
Profile Review
We assess your certificates, sea time, and rank eligibility.
STEP 02
Partner Matching
Your profile is matched to active vacancies from verified partners.
STEP 03
Interview & Offer
We coordinate interviews and help you evaluate offers.
STEP 04
Sign-On Support
Documentation and joining logistics are managed end-to-end.
Service 02
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Career Guidance & Visa Support
Whether you're a pre-sea aspirant or a serving officer planning your next rank, we map a clear pathway — including the visa and travel documentation required for international sign-ons.
One-on-One Counselling
Personalized sessions covering rank progression and certification timing.
Visa Documentation Support
Guidance through visa applications for sign-ons in the UAE, Singapore, and Europe.
Pre-Sea to Post-Sea Coverage
We guide aspirants from their very first entry exam through to senior rank planning.
Cadet
To Captain
UAE
Visa Pathway
SG
Visa Pathway
EU
Visa Pathway
Service 03
Certificate of Competency Guidance
Specialist support across every major COC pathway, plus OOW Unlimited preparation and mandatory STCW course guidance.
UK COC Guidance
Step-by-step support for the UK MCA Certificate of Competency process, from application to oral exam.
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Guidance through Singapore MPA's certification process for officers targeting Singapore-flagged vessels.
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Support navigating Maritime New Zealand's certification requirements and documentation process.
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Guidance on mandatory STCW courses and renewal scheduling so your certification stays sign-on ready.
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Support applying for and renewing your Continuous Discharge Certificate without sign-on delays.
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Quick Answers
Services FAQ
Common questions about choosing and combining our services.
View All FAQsStart with a free career consultation. We review your rank, certificates, and goals, then recommend the specific service — recruitment, certification guidance, or both — that fits your situation.
Initial consultations are free. Any paid service is explained in full, with no hidden charges, before you commit.
Yes. Shipping companies frequently combine crew placement with documentation support and STCW compliance tracking under a single account manager.