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MLC CERTIFIED Crew Manning Agency

Swift Crewing Solutions for Global Shipping.

EXPERTISE Onboard & Shore Specialists

Trusted Sri Lankan Seafarers for All Ranks

Hanseatic Ship Management Crew Manning Sri Lankan Certified Crew

MLC Certified Crew Manning Agency based in Sri Lanka

Skilled Marine Specialists with decades of onboard & shore experience

Leaders in Swift Crewing Solutions.

We are an MLC-certified crew manning agency dedicated to supplying highly skilled Sri Lankan seafarers for global and domestic shipping operations.

Our Core Services
  • Recruitment & Placement of Certified Crew (All Ranks)
  • General Port Agency Services (Owner/Charterer Representation)

Crew Recruitment & Placement Service

Crew Recruitment
Selection & Document
Training & Medical
Visa & Travel
Performance & Records
Support Services

We maintain a base of Sri Lankan Seafarers who are competent and adequately qualified to serve in their specific Ranks, registered with us. Sri Lankan Seafarers are well known to be very adaptive and disciplined while serving on board with mixed nationalities. All crew members are conversant with the English language as English is one of the Official languages in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the Ship owners could also benefit from the comparatively very attractive Manning costs of Sri Lankan Seafarers on board their vessels.

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Delivering Excellence

Selection and proposal of crew as per rank requirement for both dry and tanker vessels of all sizes • Arrange online Training / Interviews • Process / check all Documentation as per STCW Requirements and verification of CoCs • National and flag state Documentation.

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Delivering Excellence

Course Coordination for crew for updates as required • Medical Arrangements for joining Crew (On cost) • Conduct pre-joining briefing as per instructions / requirements • Supply of Crew Personnel Protection Equipment.

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Delivering Excellence

Process all Visa requirements for joining and sign-off Crew including OKTB & LOG • Air Travel arrangements for joining and sign-off Crew • Arrange internal transfers - HANSEATIC office to Airports, Sri Lankan Ports or OPL Galle for joining / sign-off Crew • Coordination as necessary with Owner’s Local Agent / Vessels with Owner’s approval.

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Delivering Excellence

Maintain all records of Crew Performance and due reference for re-employment of all Crew Members • Arrange Quarantine assistance as per Health Authority Regulations for off signers when necessary.

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Delivering Excellence

Assistance with regard to Application for flag state documents as and when required • Assist locally with P&I Club procedures as and when necessary.

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Delivering Excellence

Crew Recruitment & Placement Service
Sri Lankan Seafarers
  • Competent & Qualified
Full Documentation
  • STCW & Flag State
Visa & Travel Support
  • OKTB & LOG Included
Performance Tracking
  • Detailed Crew Records
Full Support
  • P&I & Flag State
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Today, we are proud to be a leader in the industry, known for our unwavering dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

Our Services – HANSEATIC Ship Management

HANSEATIC Ship Management delivers reliable, cost-efficient and compliant maritime crew & agency solutions in Sri Lanka.

Hanseatic Crew Management
  • Professional selection & proposal (MLC 2006)
  • Online training, interviews & STCW/CoC checks
  • National/flag medicals & visa processing
Hanseatic Crew Logistics
  • Air travel & internal transport (airport/port/OPL)
  • Pre-joining briefings & quarantine support
  • Flag state docs & P&I local assistance
Hanseatic Port Agency
  • Logistic support for crew changes at Colombo, Trincomalee, Hambantota, OPL Galle
  • Fast road/sea transport & armed guard deployment OPL Galle
  • No route deviation, < 1 hr stoppage, rapid response
Hanseatic Technical Services
  • Marine surveys for P&I Club requirements
  • Steel repairs with Class-approved fitters
  • Thickness gauging & hull cleaning
Hanseatic Waste Management
  • Sludge & slop removal
  • Tank & scavenge space cleaning
  • Annual LSA/FFA equipment servicing
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HANSEATIC Ship Management Crew & Office in Sri Lanka

Why HANSEATIC?

  • Extensive Experience

    Decades of global crew recruitment with deep expertise in placing skilled Sri Lankan seafarers across all ranks.

  • Trusted Partnerships

    Satisfied Ship Owners & Crew Managers worldwide rely on our swift, reliable, and MLC-compliant services.

  • Transparent Pricing

    Competitive & transparent manning fee structure — no hidden costs, maximum value.

Join a team trusted by global ship owners and top-tier crew managers.

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98% Success Across Every Industry.

01

Select & Verify

We shortlist qualified seafarers and verify all certifications, licenses, and medical records for full compliance.

02

Deploy & Travel

We handle all joining logistics - flights, visas, medicals, and transport - for a smooth journey to the vessel.

03

Support & Rotate

We provide ongoing crew support and manage timely sign-offs and rotations, ensuring continuous operational readiness.

News & Insight.

We are more than a logistics provider; we are your trusted partner in global maritime transport solutions.

Connecting Global Shipping with Expert Crew.

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