For owners, managers and yards
Crew and trades, ready to board.
Manned to STCW and MLC, vetted and supported, plus certified electricians, welders, fitters and helpers, through Nanak Ship Management from India.
01 · Crew management
Six links in the crew chain
- Manning STCW and MLC manningCrew placed to meet international standards. Read more →
- Vetting CDC, reference and medical vettingCredentials, references and medical fitness checked. Read more →
- Competence TrainingCourses to keep crew competent, with the Institute’s 200+ catalogue. Read more →
- People WelfareCare for seafarers while they serve. Read more →
- Logistics TravelJoining and repatriation travel arranged. Read more →
- Admin PayrollWages handled in one place. Read more →
02 · Boarding day
Crew who arrive prepared
Crew management from Nanak Ship Management begins long before boarding day, with vetting, training and travel planned so crew join ready.
The team works to STCW and MLC 2006 and quotes a 14 to 30 day onboarding timeline for new vessels.
- Vetting before boarding
- Training matched to rank
- Travel and payroll handled
03 · Skilled labour
Five trades for yards and vessels
- Welding Certified welders6G, TIG and MIG certified welders. Open →
- Electrical Certified electriciansElectricians for vessel and yard work. Open →
- Structural Structural fittersFitters for structural steel work. Open →
- Support Skilled helpersSkilled support alongside the trades. Open →
- Support General helpersGeneral labour for yards and decks. Open →
- Repair Riding repair squadsCertified squads that board at anchor or en route. Open →
04 · Welders and fitters
Steel work done by certified hands
The international labour supply service lists welders certified for 6G, TIG and MIG, plus structural fitters and helpers for yard and vessel work.
Tell the team the trade, headcount and start window, and they reply with what is available.
- 6G, TIG and MIG certified welders
- Structural fitters
- Skilled and general helpers
05 · Placement flight path
From request to sign-on
A simplified path for a crew or labour request. The team confirms the details.
Step 01 · Your brief
Share ranks or trades, headcount and the start window.
- Vessel or yard
- Rank or trade
Step 02 · Checks
Credentials, references and medical status are checked.
- CDC
- Reference and medical vetting
Step 03 · Readiness
Training is arranged where needed, including Institute courses.
- STCW alignment
- Institute catalogue
Step 04 · Joining
Travel and joining details are arranged.
- Travel plan
- Welfare briefing
Step 05 · On station
The 24/7 operations desk and payroll support the crew in service.
- 24/7 dispatch
- Payroll
06 · Who does what
Crew chain at a glance
| Stage | What happens | Owner benefit |
|---|---|---|
| ✦Manning | STCW and MLC compliant crew placed | Compliance with less admin |
| ✦Vetting | CDC, reference and medical checks | Confidence in credentials |
| ✦Training | Courses to match rank and ship | Competent crews |
| ✦Welfare | Support for seafarers in service | Better retention |
| ✦Travel and payroll | Joining travel and wages managed | One point of contact |
07 · Readouts
Crew supply in numbers
As published by Nanak Ship Management.
08 · People first
Good ships run on well-supported crews.
Nanak Ship Management crew approach
Enquiry chart
Plot a crew or labour request
Nanak group services
The Nanak group: ship management, training and careers
Maritime training · India
Focused maritime learning across navigation, engineering and safety, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
Visit nanakshipping.com ↗- Navigation & bridgeAwareness, teamwork and decisions: bridge team management and navigation courses.
- Engineering & machinerySystems, control and understanding: engine room resource management and automation.
- Safety & operationsPreparation, practice, responsibility: enclosed space entry, ballast water treatment.
- Featured trainingBridge Team Management Refresher, Engine Room Resource Management, Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
- Advanced trainingAdvanced Automation & Control Engineering, Leadership & Human Element course.
- 200+ maritime coursesDeck, engine, tanker and cargo, catering, offshore, security, simulator and ISO auditing.
Ship, crew and labour · India
International technical ship management, crew management and licensed seafarer labour supply from India.
Visit nanakship.com ↗- Technical ship managementSuperintendence, planned maintenance, drydocking, Class and Flag State compliance.
- Crew managementSTCW and MLC manning, credential vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll.
- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
- Pre-purchase vessel auditsIndependent technical audit of a vessel before you buy.
- Spares, procurement & liaisonMarine spares and procurement, Flag State and Class liaison.
Merchant Navy careers · India
Your complete gateway to Merchant Navy careers, from IMU-CET to Sri Lanka CoC.
Visit procareertek.com ↗- IMU-CET coachingExpert coaching, 200+ practice papers and AI mock analytics.
- Deck officer programsDNS, BSc Nautical Science and Officer of Watch pathways.
- Engine officer programsGME, BTech Marine and Chief Engineer pathways.
- Rating coursesGeneral Purpose rating and engine rating courses.
- Sri Lanka CoC (White List)Facilitation of Sri Lanka Certificate of Competency under STCW recognition.
- Career guidance & placementA full cadet-to-captain roadmap, scholarships and loan guidance.
09 · FAQ
Crew and labour questions
✦ Open a star to read the answer.
Nanak Ship Management lists STCW and MLC manning, CDC, reference and medical vetting, training, welfare, travel and payroll. Together these let an owner outsource the full crew cycle, and the crew management page explains each element.
The international labour supply service lists certified electricians, welders certified for 6G, TIG and MIG, structural fitters, and skilled and general helpers. Owners and yards can read the labour supply page and send a headcount request.
Nanak Ship Management lists CDC, reference and medical vetting as part of crew management, alongside STCW and MLC compliant manning. Ask the team how the checks apply to your ranks through the crew management service.
Yes, training sits inside the crew management scope, and the Nanak Shipping Institute lists 200+ courses that can support it. Compare the manning service with the Institute courses when planning a crew.
Welfare, travel and payroll are listed by Nanak Ship Management as part of its crew management service, so owners do not need separate vendors for each step. Details and contact routes are on the crew management page.
Send the trades, headcount, location and start window to the team. Nanak Ship Management handles requests for electricians, welders, fitters and helpers, and you can start from the international labour supply page or use our enquiry builder.
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