Maritime hiring is different.
We're built for this world.
End-to-end crew supply with STCW compliance, structured English assessment, video screening, and AI-powered candidate matching — built for shipping companies and crewing agencies.
Trusted by leading maritime companies
How It Works
For Candidates
Apply
2-minute application with your maritime profile and certificates.
AI Interview
15-minute competency-based interview tailored to your rank.
Certificate Verification
Upload your STCW certificates for compliance verification.
Enter Talent Pool
Qualified candidates join our vetted talent pool.
Get Presented
Get matched and presented to shipping companies worldwide.
For Companies
Request Crew
Specify rank, vessel type, and certificate requirements.
AI Matching
Our engine matches candidates by competency scores and compliance.
Review Candidates
Review decision packets with scores, risk flags, and certificates.
Interview & Offer
Conduct final interviews and extend offers to selected candidates.
Outcome Feedback
Share hiring outcomes to improve future matching quality.
Certificate Verification Workflow
Every certificate is verified against STCW requirements for the candidate's rank and vessel type.
Candidate uploads certificates during or after application.
System checks certificate type, expiry date, and mandatory requirements.
Admin team verifies authenticity and issuing authority.
STCW compliance score is calculated with risk flags for missing or expired certificates.
Certificates are stored securely with document hashes. Expiring certificates trigger automatic alerts 90 days before expiry.
English & Video Assessment
Maritime communication requires clear English. We assess it as part of every interview.
Self-reported English level (CEFR A1–C2) captured during application.
AI-powered competency interview conducted in English to assess real-world communication.
Optional video introduction for companies that require visual screening.
Available in English, Russian, and Turkish to accommodate diverse seafarer populations.
Decision Intelligence
Data-driven hiring decisions backed by structured assessment and compliance verification.
Channel Quality
Track which recruitment channels produce the highest-performing candidates.
Funnel Conversion
Monitor apply-to-hire conversion rates across positions and vessel types.
Time-to-Hire
Measure days from crew request to signed contract.
Compliance Rate
Track STCW compliance percentage across your talent pool.
For Shipping Companies & Crewing Agencies
Request pre-vetted, competency-assessed, STCW-compliant crew with full decision packets.
Decision Packets
Every candidate comes with a structured assessment report: competency scores, risk flags, English level, and certificate status.
Compliance-First
STCW requirements are checked per rank and vessel type. Missing or expired certificates are flagged automatically.
Transparent Process
Full audit trail from application to hiring decision. Every score and flag is explainable.
Supported Ranks
Or email us at maritime@octopus-ai.net
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STCW?
How are certificates verified?
Do you store my data?
How long do you keep my data?
Can companies use their own candidates?
Ready to get started?
Whether you're a seafarer looking for your next contract or a company building a reliable crew — we're here to help.