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.
What's New in Octopus AI
Recent upgrades that make maritime hiring faster, safer, and decision-ready.
Behavioral Interview Engine
AI-driven behavioral assessment: 12 questions across 7 dimensions with radar-ready insights.
Learn moreMaritime English Scoring
Role-based CEFR evaluation with safety communication scoring and retake policy.
Learn moreCandidate Scoring Vector
Weighted composite scoring across behavior, language, experience, and compliance signals.
Learn moreVessel Fit Intelligence
Matching candidates with optimal vessel types — fit percentage with risk and leadership flags.
Learn moreInvite Automation
Timed behavioral invites with smart candidate activation and idempotent sending.
Learn moreAdmin Radar Dashboard
Behavioral dimensions and risk indicators visualized — radar charts, CEFR badges, and fit panels.
Learn moreHow It Works
For Candidates
Apply
2-minute application with your maritime profile and certificates.
AI Interview
AI-powered behavioral assessment with 12 structured competency questions.
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 10 languages including English, Turkish, Russian, Filipino, Indonesian, Ukrainian, Arabic, and more.
Platform Capabilities
Three integrated layers that turn raw applications into confident hiring decisions.
Recruitment Intelligence
Behavioral analysis across 7 competency dimensions
Maritime English proficiency scoring (CEFR)
Automated invite scheduling and candidate activation
Decision Layer
Candidate scoring vector with weighted signals
Vessel fit matching with type-specific requirements
Risk signals and compliance flag aggregation
Operations
Interview scheduling and flow management
Analytics and funnel conversion tracking
Admin observability and system health monitoring
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
Built for Compliance & Trust
KVKK / GDPR Compliant
All personal data processing follows Turkish KVKK and EU GDPR regulations.
Consent-Gated Marketing
No tracking pixels fire without explicit user consent. Cookie preferences respected.
Full Audit Trail
Every assessment, decision, and data access is logged with timestamps.
STCW Readiness
Certificate tracking aligned with STCW 2010 Manila Amendments and MLC 2006.
How Your Data Is Used
We believe in full transparency. Your data is used only to improve your maritime career experience.
Profile data is shared only with companies you apply to — never sold to third parties.
Assessment results belong to you. You can request deletion at any time.
Certificate data is verified against STCW standards and stored securely.
Analytics cookies (if accepted) measure platform performance — not personal behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long do you keep my data?
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Maritime Crew Verification & AI-Powered Seafarer Assessment
Octopus AI is a maritime crew verification software platform built for shipping companies and crewing agencies. Our AI-powered seafarer assessment engine evaluates candidates across behavioral competencies, maritime English proficiency, STCW certificate compliance, and sea service history — delivering structured decision packets that reduce hiring risk and accelerate crew deployment.
Every candidate undergoes a multi-dimensional evaluation: a behavioral interview engine measures discipline, teamwork, stress tolerance, and leadership across 7 competency dimensions; a maritime English scoring module produces CEFR-aligned proficiency ratings with safety communication focus; and an automated certificate verification workflow checks STCW compliance per rank and vessel type.
For companies managing fleet operations, Octopus AI provides document integrity verification through certificate hash validation and AIS contract cross-referencing. The platform generates audit-ready decision packets with transparent scoring, risk flags, and compliance status — supporting maritime compliance requirements for ISM, MLC 2006, and flag state inspections.
Whether you are hiring a Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, or rating crew, Octopus AI provides end-to-end seafarer background verification with structured data you can trust. Request a demo to see how our maritime recruitment intelligence platform can improve your crew quality and reduce time-to-hire.
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.