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The Scarlett Box – An Emergency Solution for Female Seafarers

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Scarlett Barnett-Smith is the proud Founder and CEO of a brand-new emergency period provisions solution, launched late last year, The Scarlett Box. As a deck officer in the Merchant Navy, working her way up from a cadetship, the idea was conceived while working on board, as Scarlett soon found that on each vessel she was […]

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Addressing the Cruise Industry Crew Shortage 

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It is predicted that by 2030, the cruise industry will feel a global crew shortage. According to a study by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the intent to cruise stands at 82%, yet the supply of qualified crew is not meeting this growing demand. But as the industry continues to grow and significant new vessels join fleets, crewing agents […]

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Global Employment & Payroll for International Crew: Why Robust Structures, MLC Compliance and Specialist HR Matter 

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Working globally, whether on cruise ships, ferries or superyachts, creates a uniquely complex HR and payroll environment. Multiple flag states, seafarer conventions, multi-national crews, irregular pay cycles, international tax, and social security rules mean employers need more than a standard onshore HR function. They require robust employment structures, ironclad MLC compliance, and maritime-specific HR and payroll expertise able to deliver end-to-end support.  […]

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Shore to Sea: Starting a career at sea 

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For many, a career at sea is a positively life-changing experience. Gaining a new perspective on life, a new family in your crew members, and a deeper love for travel. But how do you get to this career from land?   At Viking Crew, what makes our teams so special is that they have experience in […]

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Sea to Shore: The transition from working onboard to a shoreside career

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The decision to come ashore after a career at sea can be a challenge. This big change in career can take some time to adjust to, but for many feels like a natural progression. At Viking Crew, many of our staff have a experience of working onboard various vessels, in varying roles. We caught up […]

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