Maritime Resources
Stay Safe, Informed and Job-Ready in the Maritime Industry
Before you accept any sea job offer, use these safety resources, checklists and legal guides. Learn how to verify manning agencies, spot fake offers, understand MLC 2006 rights and use our tools to post your CV or publish genuine vacancies.
All Maritime Safety & Career Resources
Start with the Agency Checklist and Fake Job Guides if you are verifying offers. Use MLC 2006 guides to understand your legal rights, and the Post CV / Post Job tools to connect genuine seafarers and companies.
Agency Checklist – Verify Manning Agencies
Use this simple checklist to verify if a manning agency is genuine – licenses, RPSL status, office verification and common red flags.
Open resource →SafetyFake Job Guide (Short Version)
Quick guide to identify fake shipping job offers on email, WhatsApp and social media. Ideal for seafarers who want a fast safety checklist.
Open resource →SafetyHow to Spot Fake Maritime Job Offers (Detailed)
In-depth guide with sample scam emails, verification steps and practical advice to avoid fraud when applying for sea jobs.
Open resource →VerificationMaritime Job Verification Guide
Structured method to verify company websites, vacancies, vessels and contracts before spending money or travelling for joining.
Open resource →MLC 2006MLC 2006 Guide – Basics for Seafarers
Plain language explanation of Maritime Labour Convention 2006 – scope, coverage and what it means for working seafarers.
Open resource →MLC 2006Your Rights Under MLC 2006
Know your rights regarding wages, working hours, repatriation, medical care and complaint procedures under MLC 2006.
Open resource →CareerSea Job Search Tips (Short)
Key job search tips for seafarers – applying correctly, following up, using email professionally and avoiding desperate mistakes.
Open resource →CareerSea Job Search Tips (Blog Series)
Extended blog-style advice on networking, LinkedIn, building a long-term maritime career and improving your chances at interviews.
Open resource →ToolsPost CV for Marine Jobs
Upload your CV and details so recruiters and shipping companies can quickly shortlist you for matching sea job vacancies.
Open resource →ToolsPost Job (For Companies & Agencies)
Form for genuine ship managers and manning agents to publish verified vacancies on JobOnShip and reach active seafarers.
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