Yes. Alpha Pacific Navigation connects qualified Pacific Island seafarers with international shipping opportunities. We work with shipping companies and maritime partners to identify suitable crew based on their experience, qualifications and specific crewing requirements.

Alpha Pacific Navigation welcomes applications from qualified and experienced Pacific Island seafarers, as well as eligible cadets and those beginning their maritime careers. Opportunities may be available across a range of ranks and vessel types, depending on the requirements of our international shipping partners.

The best way to enquire about opportunities is to contact Alpha Pacific Navigation directly through our official channels. Keep your CV, seafarer's documents, certificates and contact details up to date so that we can assess your suitability when appropriate opportunities become available.

Applicants should have the qualifications, certificates, identification and medical documentation required for their rank and the position they are applying for. Requirements can vary depending on the vessel, position and employer. Our team can advise you on the documents required for a particular opportunity.

The exact documents required depend on your position/rank, nationality, vessel type, flag state, and employer. However, applicants for overseas merchant-shipping positions will generally need some or all of the following:

Essential documents

• Valid passport — required for international travel and, where applicable, visa or immigration requirements.

• Seafarer’s Identification Document (SID) / Seaman’s Book — depending on your nationality and the requirements of the relevant flag state.

• Seafarer medical fitness certificate — issued by an approved maritime medical practitioner. The specific certificate required depends on the flag state and employer.

Mandatory maritime training and certificates

Depending on your position and duties, you may need:

• STCW Basic Safety Training, including personal survival techniques, fire prevention and firefighting, elementary first aid, and personal safety and social responsibilities.

• Security Awareness or other ship-security training, where required for the vessel and position.

• Additional STCW courses and certificates required for your specific rank or duties.

Certificates of competency and qualifications

Officers and qualified ratings may also need:

• Certificate of Competency (CoC) and/or Certificate of Proficiency (CoP).

• Required flag-state endorsements, where applicable.

• Role-specific qualifications such as GMDSS certification for relevant deck officers/radio duties.

• Evidence of previous sea service, such as discharge-book entries, testimonials, or employer-issued sea-service records.

Other documents that may be required

Depending on the employer, vessel, flag state, or destination, you may also be asked to provide:

• Vaccination or other health records.

• Police or criminal-record clearance.

• Passport photographs.

• Copies of your certificates and qualifications.

• Previous employment references.

• Completed company or crewing-agency application forms.

• Visa, immigration, or other flag-state documentation.

Not necessarily. Some documents may only be required after you have been shortlisted or offered employment. Requirements also vary according to the position and vessel.

Before joining a vessel, however, you must have the certificates, medical fitness documentation, identity documents, and other credentials required for your particular position and voyage.

1. Requirements can vary between flag administrations, countries, vessel types, ranks, and shipping companies. Applicants should therefore confirm the current requirements with the relevant maritime authority, employer, or licensed crewing agency before arranging certificates or travel.

   Important: Do not assume that a certificate issued in one country will automatically be accepted by every flag state or employer. Always verify the applicable requirements before paying for training, medical examinations, or other documentation.

Once you register with Alpha Pacific Navigation, your qualifications, experience and documentation can be reviewed against available opportunities. When a suitable position becomes available, shortlisted candidates may be contacted for further assessment and selection. Successful candidates are then provided with the information and arrangements required for joining their assigned vessel.

Alpha Pacific Navigation Pte Ltd does not charge seafarers recruitment or placement fees for obtaining employment on board ships.

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Yes. APNL provides seafarer recruitment and placement services connecting shipowners and vessel operators with qualified maritime personnel from the South Pacific. We can assist shipowners with identifying suitable deck and engine officers, ratings, and other qualified seafarers, subject to the requirements of the position, vessel, flag state, and applicable maritime regulations.