Tugs and Workboats
Tug and workboat operations are a core part of our business. We understand the importance of vessel-handling experience, machinery knowledge, maintenance skills and a hands-on approach within a small crew.

Nordcrewing helps shipowners and operators find reliable maritime professionals, with a particular focus on tugs, workboats, offshore vessels and merchant ships.
Whether you need one crew member, personnel for a specific project or support with your entire crew operation, we agree a solution around your requirements. Our team brings first-hand seagoing experience into recruitment, helping us understand the work onboard and the people needed to do it.
We find the people. You employ them directly.
For clients who manage their own employment and payroll, we source and assess candidates for direct employment.
We discuss the position, vessel, working conditions and required experience before presenting suitable candidates. Our assessment considers qualifications, practical background, language skills, availability and motivation.
We coordinate introductions and support the recruitment process through to the agreed joining arrangements.
Personnel employed by Nordcrewing for your operation.
Where suitable for the assignment and applicable requirements, we provide personnel employed by a Nordcrewing entity to work aboard your vessels or support your project.
This can cover temporary assignments, relief positions, seasonal requirements or longer-term cooperation. Employment administration and payroll are handled by the employing Nordcrewing entity, while operational responsibilities and reporting arrangements are agreed with the client.
The scope, assignment period, commercial terms and responsibilities are established before mobilisation.
Coordinated support across the crew cycle.
For clients seeking broader support, we can manage an agreed package of crewing activities, including:
The service is tailored to your fleet and organisation, with a clear division of responsibilities. We focus on continuity, timely preparation and building a stable pool of people familiar with your operation.
Tug and workboat operations are a core part of our business. We understand the importance of vessel-handling experience, machinery knowledge, maintenance skills and a hands-on approach within a small crew.
We recruit personnel for offshore vessels and project assignments, taking account of the vessel’s operation, required experience and any role-specific qualifications.
We source deck, engine and galley personnel for merchant vessels, matching candidates to the vessel type, trading area and working arrangements.
We also recruit maritime and technical personnel for shore-based operations and shipbuilding projects, including welders, pipefitters, HVAC technicians and other specialists.
We start with the vessel or project, the positions you need to fill and the experience that matters. We also discuss rotation patterns, joining dates, employment arrangements and working conditions.
We use our candidate database, professional network and targeted recruitment to identify suitable people. We review relevant experience, qualifications and availability, with interviews and further checks according to the assignment.
You receive candidate profiles for review. We coordinate feedback, clarify the terms and confirm the selected person’s readiness to join.
Before mobilisation, we coordinate the agreed documentation and joining arrangements. Where ongoing crew services are included, we remain involved in rotations, crew communication and future personnel requirements.
A certificate confirms a qualification. Finding the right person also means understanding how they work, what experience they bring and whether they suit the vessel and team.
Our seagoing background helps us ask practical questions and recognise the demands of different operations. We value clear communication, realistic expectations and relationships that continue beyond a single placement.
Send us the vessel or project details, positions required, preferred joining dates and expected duration or rotation pattern. Let us know whether you need recruitment only, personnel on Nordcrewing’s payroll or a broader crew management service.
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