Committed to Ethical & Legal Recruitment

Canaan Care Maritime Recruitment operates in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. Our recruitment is fair, transparent, and designed to protect the rights and welfare of seafarers across all stages of engagement.

We do not charge recruitment or placement fees to seafarers. Costs that are legally for the employer are not passed to candidates. Any attempt to solicit fees in our name should be reported immediately via our Contact page.

We provide equal employment opportunities and make recruitment decisions based on skills, qualifications, and role requirements—without regard to protected characteristics. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments where practicable.

• Clear, lawful employment agreements and terms.
• Information on wages, hours, leave, and repatriation.
• Access to complaint and grievance procedures.
• Protection against deceptive recruitment practices.

See also: Seafarer Support and Terms & Conditions.

• Fit-to-work medicals (e.g., ENG1) where required by law.
• Verification of STCW certificates and sea-readiness.
• Employer SOP alignment for onboard safety and wellbeing.
• Pre-departure guidance and post-placement support.

Documentation and certifications can vary by flag state and vessel type. Common expectations include valid passports, STCW Basic Safety Training, medical certificates (e.g., ENG1), and role-specific endorsements.

• We advise candidates on role-specific compliance needs.
• Employers confirm any additional flag-state requirements.