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Seafarer Recruitment & Management

Bellfranc A.S.Pvt. Ltd is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, ILO/MLC compliant company, involved in the Recruitment of Merchant Navy Officers, Engineers and Crew.

The Indian merchant navy officers are among the best available in the Shipping Industry. A conservative estimate reveals that as many as 150,000 officers and crew members of Indian origin are manning foreign flag vessels operating worldwide. Indian Officers, Engineers and Crew are Seafarers of proven excellence and are worthy assets in shipping fields around the globe.

Bellfranc A.S.Pvt. Ltd posesses a selection and database of hundreds of Indian Seafarers for all types of vessels for various Ship Owners world wilde.

The manpower database of the organization includes Indian Seafarers Of all Ranks and Categories. Deck, Engine and Saloon personnel. Possessing the ideal blend of age and experience.

Completely certified in accordance with ILO, MLC, STCW, National and Flag state regulations.

Certified, Experienced and trained crews for various types of vessels including Bulk Carriers, OBO’s, Oil Tankers, Product Tankers, Bitumen Carriers, Chemical Tankers/Container Carriers, RORO, Passenger Vessels and Cruise Liners.


The office coordinates the flwg.
Activities :
Selection and Mobilization of Ship’s Crew, basis ITF / NON ITF levels (as per principal’s requirements).
Recruitment & Placement of Seafarers complying fully with RPS License, MLC, STCW & ISO certifications.
Medical Evaluation and testing of personnel pre and post-employment.
Ticketing, Visas and Insurance, accommodation, agency liaison for mobilizing the recruited seafarers.
Payment allotments to employed crew in accordance with Foreign exchange laws and regulations.
Providing quality P.P.E and supplying same on board or to employed seafarers.
Union agreements as per Ship owner’s requirements.
Implementation of Owners special requirements.
Technical advice and highly experienced suptd. Assistance, if required by ship owners/ managers.



Manpower Recruitment

Bellfranc A.S.Pvt. Ltd and its staff are well versed in recruitment formalities associated with Indian seafarers’ joining ships at various ports of most countries around the globe.


Health Requirements :- The organization uses only recognized medical practitioners approved by the Ministry of Surface transport to conduct medical examinations prior to seafarers joining. Our seafarers are vaccinated as required to comply with all international Regulations.


Immigration and Customs Requirements :- Having had seamen travel to many countries the organization is familiar with Immigration and customs requirements for transiting various countries en-route to joining the vessels. Visas are processed efficiently and timely when required for seafarers to join or sail to particular parts of the world.


Ticketing Services :- The organization arranges for purchasing airline tickets locally or responds to PTA’s as per the requirement of its clients.


Pre-departure Briefings :- Crew are briefed as to requirements for travel, clients and other requirements as necessary before departure in order to ensure the. Specific briefings can be arranged for if required by the client.


Manpower Training :- Bellfranc A.S.Pvt.Ltd. is in partnership with various training institutes in India for the supply of Cadets & entry level ratings. The company assists in conducting Maritime courses in various Deck & Engineering fields. The courses are approved by the Directorate General of shipping (DGS), Ministry of shipping, Government of India.