What to Look for When Choosing a Manning Agency

The right agency accelerates your career; the wrong one costs time and money.

Licensing and verification Confirm the agency holds MLC and local licences. On Sailorboard, verified companies carry a green badge.

Transparent fees Avoid agencies that charge seafarers a placement fee; the MLC prohibits this.

Communication and reputation Clear contracts, fast replies and references from other seafarers are signs of trust.