Compliance Approach

Practical recruitment controls aligned with maritime labour, competence and quality requirements

EverNautic follows documented recruitment, crewing and training-support procedures aligned with MLC, STCW and ISO 9001 principles. These controls support transparent selection, document checking, fair treatment of seafarers and reliable communication with shipowners.

Important status note: EverNautic follows MLC, STCW and ISO-aligned procedures. Unless a valid certificate is separately displayed or provided, this page should not be read as a claim of current third-party certification.

MLC-aware recruitment

ISO 9001-aligned QMS

STCW document control

Official verification links

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EverNautic maritime compliance and document verification support

MLC

Fair Recruitment

STCW

Competence Checks

ISO

QMS Approach

Standards Followed

Controls used in recruitment, crewing and candidate verification

MLC Principles

Recruitment is managed with attention to fair treatment, non-discrimination, grievance handling, transparent communication and protection of seafarer welfare throughout the employment process.

STCW Controls

Candidate files are reviewed for rank, certification, endorsements, training, medical fitness, sea service and vessel-specific competence before submission to principals.

ISO 9001-Aligned QMS

The quality system follows customer focus, process control, competence, documented records, corrective action and continuous improvement principles suitable for maritime recruitment.

Internal Policies

EverNautic policy commitments

EverNautic’s Quality Policy commits the agency to safe, reliable and professional maritime crewing services, customer focus, compliance with applicable maritime laws and regulations, continuous improvement, competence development and responsible partnership.

The MLC Policy emphasizes seafarer welfare and rights, health and safety, non-discrimination, training and development, and accessible grievance handling.

Document control in practice

Copies are collected and reviewed before candidate presentation.

Authenticity checks are performed using official sources where available.

Validity, rank, limitations and endorsements are checked against vessel needs.

Any uncertainty is clarified before mobilisation or final recommendation.

Official Verification

Government and maritime-administration resources for seafarer document checks

Ukraine

Official Shipping Administration verification service for Ukrainian seafarer qualification documents.

Open Ukraine Verification

Bulgaria

Bulgarian Maritime Administration e-service for validation of documents issued after 01.01.2017.

Open Bulgaria Verification

Romania

Romanian Naval Authority / Romanian Maritime Authority online tools for seafarer certificate or licence validation.

RNA Licence Portal RNDoS Verification

Georgia

Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia certificate verification and seafarer services.

Open Georgia MTA

India

Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, seafarer certificate verification system and related modules.

Certificate Verification SID Checker

IMO Reference

IMO explains that STCW Parties must maintain registers and provide information for verification of certificates and endorsements.

Open IMO Reference

Note: External verification portals may change without notice. EverNautic uses official sources where available and may request additional confirmation from flag state, issuing authority or training provider when required.

Need compliance-supported crew selection?

Send your vessel type, required rank, joining window and document requirements. We will explain the screening and verification approach before candidate submission.

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