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Hire Filipino seafarers with AI-checked CVs and interviews

The Philippines is the largest source of seafarers in the world. Filipino crew are valued for English, ratings and officer experience on bulk carriers, tankers, container and cruise ships. On WorkforCrew every Filipino seafarer's CV, certificates and English are checked by AI, so you see a ranked shortlist for your vacancy before you pay.

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Filipino seafarers in the database

43Filipino seafarers with a CV in the database
42uploaded a CV this month
7took an AI interview in English
4.3 yearsmedian sea service
Most common ranks
  • Ab4
  • Deck Cadet3
  • Security Officer3
  • Deckhand2
  • Cook2
  • Waiter2
Nationalities

A real example of what you see

Messman · Filipino · 8 y 2 m at sea

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

AI interview
81/100
English
B1 (62)
Consistency
95%
Credibility
85%

The candidate is an experienced Filipino Messman/Steward with over 8 years of sea service on Ro-Ro cargo and passenger cruise vessels. She demonstrates good operational credibility in galley support, food safety, and mess hygiene. Her spoken English is functional (B1 level), and her situational responses show safe adherence to the chain of command. With prompt renewal of her Basic Training certificate, she is well suited for deployment.

Sea service (from the CV)
Cleaner · Ocean Cruise Ship3 y 3 m
Steward · Ro-Ro / Car Carrier3 y
Messman · Ro-Ro / Car Carrier1 y 6 m
Cabin Steward · Ocean Cruise Ship5 m
Documents: 4 found in the CV1 seaman's book, 1 passport / visas, 1 other certificates, 1 STCW / safety certificates
Situational questions in the AI interview
The crew has several nationalities, some do not eat pork and one is vegetarian, and the daily budget is fixed. How do you plan meals? — adequate
On a long ocean passage provisions are running low because the next port is delayed. What do you do? — adequate
You are asked to sign a record for a test or drill that was not done. What do you do? — adequate
Strengths+ Solid experience in catering departments on large Ro-Ro passenger/cargo vessels.+ Clear understanding of galley hygiene, waste segregation, and reporting lines.+ Immediate availability and flexible attitude towards contract roles.
Watch-outs− STCW Basic Training certificate expires within days (2026-11-06) and must be renewed prior to mobilization.− Occasional difficulty understanding broader nautical terms like 'trading area' without rephrasing.
Note for the employer: Candidate is available immediately with all seagoing documentation in hand. Note that her STCW Basic Training expires on 06-Nov-2026; employers must ensure documentary renewal/revalidation is underway before issuing a contract.

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.

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

How many Filipino seafarers are on WorkforCrew?

43 Filipino seafarers with an uploaded CV, 42 of them uploaded this month. The number grows every week.

Can I hire Filipino crew directly?

Yes. Shipowners, ship managers and crewing agencies post vacancies and contact candidates directly on the platform.

How are certificates checked?

Certificate numbers and expiry dates are read from the CV and document scans; expired or soon-expiring documents are flagged.

What does it cost?

Posting a vacancy and the candidate preview are free. To publish and see contacts: $35 for up to 10 vacancies, no subscription.

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