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Hire seafarers faster with AI-checked CVs, documents and interviews

WorkforCrew is not just a job board. Post a vacancy and the AI checks every seafarer in the database against it — sea service, certificates, English and an AI interview — and gives you a ranked shortlist before you pay.

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Seafarers in the database

355Seafarers with a CV in the database
349uploaded a CV this month
63took an AI interview in English
3.2 yearsmedian sea service
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How it works

  1. 1Post a vacancy — freeRank, vessel type, contract, salary and required certificates. It takes about five minutes.
  2. 2See matched seafarers at onceThe AI checks every CV against your vacancy and ranks candidates by match score. Free preview, names hidden.
  3. 3Publish and contactSeafarers apply, you see full profiles, documents and AI interview reports, and request contacts from anyone who matches.

What you see for every candidate

AI analysis of every CVSea service in rank by vessel type and engine, contract history and gaps — not just keywords.
Certificates and documentsCoC, STCW, endorsements, seaman's book, medicals and passports: numbers and expiry dates are read and checked.
AI interview in EnglishA 10-minute interview with real shipboard scenarios. You get scores, English level (CEFR), strengths and watch-outs.
Video interview checked by AIAsk a candidate for a recorded video answer; the AI checks identity and answers before you spend time on a call.
Ranked shortlistCandidates are scored against your rank, vessel type, certificates and experience requirements.
Document expiry remindersSeafarers are reminded before certificates expire, so profiles stay up to date.

Second Engineer · Indonesian · 7 y 11 m at sea

Real profile from the database · name, contacts and vessel names hidden · AI recommendation: Positive

AI interview
71/100
English
B1 (56)
Consistency
92%
Credibility
82%

The candidate is an Indonesian marine engineer holding a Class II CoC with significant offshore sea service (AHTS, AHT, tugs). His interview confirms genuine practical competence on auxiliary systems, pumps, and watchkeeping duties. While his English is basic (B1) and the recording was truncated during the conflict question, his operational background and mechanical credibility are sound.

Sea service (from the CV)
Chief Engineer · AHTS3 y 8 m
Chief Engineer · Tugboat1 y 5 m
Second Engineer · AHTS1 y 4 m
Second Engineer · Ro-Ro / Car Carrier1 y 1 m
Chief Engineer · Wind Farm Service Vessel5 m
Documents: 26 found in the CV13 STCW / safety certificates, 3 other certificates, 3 endorsements, 2 medical certificates, 2 passport / visas, 2 seaman's book, 1 Certificate of CompetencyEndorsement expired Jan 2026
Situational questions in the AI interview
Tell me about a difficult breakdown you fixed. How did you find the cause? — adequate
High bilge alarm in the engine room at night. What do you do? — adequate
Two crew members of different nationalities have a serious conflict. What do you do? — weak
Strengths+ Extensive hands-on offshore vessel engineering experience across AHT, AHTS, and tugboats.+ Solid mechanical troubleshooting knowledge for auxiliary engines, cooling systems, and bilge emergency containment.+ High consistency across CV, sea service records, and verbal explanations.
Watch-outs− English language skills are limited (B1) and require simplified questions in technical interviews.− Required multiple prompts to focus on a concrete troubleshooting scenario.− Transcript terminated prematurely during the crew conflict scenario, leaving interpersonal management untested.
Note for the employer: The candidate demonstrated genuine operational familiarity with AHTS and tug engine rooms, specifically Niigata machinery and auxiliary systems. Spoken English is at an operational B1 level, suitable for multinational crews used to clear, direct communication. Recommend a brief follow-up check on safety regulations (MARPOL bilge handling) and crew leadership due to the audio cutoff.

Prices

Vacancy package
$35for up to 10 vacancies
  • Publish them within 30 days, each vacancy live 30 days
  • Unlimited number of candidates and applications
  • Free preview of matching candidates before you pay
  • One payment, no subscription · card or bank transfer, invoice included
Post a vacancy for free
AI assessment of your own candidate — $15
Invite any seafarer by e-mail and get the full AI interview report.
Video interview checked by AI — $7
Per interview, free for the seafarer.
Preview of matching candidates — free
See how many seafarers match your vacancy before you pay anything.

Questions from employers

How does WorkforCrew find candidates for my vacancy?

When you post a vacancy, the AI compares it with every seafarer in the database: rank and sea service in rank, vessel type, certificates and their expiry dates, English level and AI interview results. You get a ranked shortlist with a match score for each candidate.

Is it free to post a vacancy?

Yes. Posting a vacancy and seeing how many candidates match it is free. To publish it for seafarers and see names and contact details you pay $35 for up to 10 vacancies within 30 days, with an unlimited number of candidates.

How are seafarers' documents checked?

The AI reads certificate numbers and expiry dates from the CV and the uploaded scans (CoC, STCW certificates, endorsements, seaman's book, medicals) and flags expired or soon-expiring documents.

What is the AI interview?

A 10-minute spoken interview in English with real shipboard scenarios for the candidate's rank. You see the overall score, English level (CEFR), consistency with the CV, strengths and watch-outs before you contact anyone.

Which ranks and vessel types are covered?

Deck and engine officers, ratings, ETOs, cooks, hotel and offshore crew for tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, offshore support vessels, tugs, cruise and passenger ships.

Do I need a subscription?

No. One payment covers a package of vacancies for 30 days. Pay by card or bank transfer; an invoice is included.

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