
Our services
Expertise at every stage.
Full crew management, recruitment and the day-to-day support that keeps your operation moving.
01 Our expertise
One partner.
Complete crewing support.
Our crewing agency services include recruitment, deployment and ongoing support for shipowners and seafarers.
Meet the companies we work with01Recruiting, Screening & Testing
We provide recruitment and screening of qualified seafarers and shore-based maritime professionals according to client-specific requirements.
Our process includes verification of qualifications and experience, reference checks, interviews and professional testing, including testing through client-specific platforms
02Employment, Placement & Tax Administration
We provide comprehensive recruitment, employment and tax administration services for the maritime industry.
Our services cover the full employment cycle — from sourcing and selection to employment, payroll and tax administration — ensuring compliant and efficient crewing solutions for shipowners and ship managers.
With established employment structures in Latvia and Estonia, we provide flexible solutions for Latvian, Estonian and other European seafarers.
03A1 Certificate Administration
We provide A1 certificate administration for Latvian and Estonian seafarers employed through Ultramarin Services in Latvia or Estonia.
We handle the application process and coordinate with the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with applicable EU social security requirements.
04NIS Flag Employment & Norwegian Administration
Ultramarin Services provides employment and administrative solutions for Latvian and Estonian seafarers serving on vessels registered under the Norwegian International Ship Register (NIS).
Through our Norwegian NUF registration, we handle the required employment administration and reporting in Norway, including A-melding reporting and assistance with D-number procedures.
Combined with our employment structures in Latvia and Estonia, this provides shipowners and ship managers with an efficient solution for employing Latvian and Estonian seafarers on NIS-flagged vessels.
05Supply of Uniform & Workwear
We arrange the supply of uniforms, safety clothing and workwear for seafarers in accordance with vessel and company requirements.
06Visa & Immigration Services
We arrange visas and other immigration formalities required for seafarers joining or leaving vessels worldwide.
07Flag State Documentation
We arrange applications and renewals of Flag State documents and endorsements required for seafarers.
08Training Course Arrangements
We arrange STCW, IMO and other required or client-specific training courses through our approved training partners.
09Travel Arrangements
We provide complete crew travel arrangements, including marine airfares, accommodation, transfers and other travel logistics.
In cooperation with our travel partners, we focus on cost-efficient routing and reliable crew changes. Where practical, we can also arrange land transportation using company buses.
The next step
Let's find the right solution together.
Tell us about your crewing needs. Our team in Riga is here to help.