Business Details
27 Years
experience
Global Maritime Recruitment Experts
Established in 1999, Faststream Recruitment has built a reputation as a global leader in specialist recruitment for the Maritime, Shipping, and Energy sectors. With over 100 dedicated consultants operating across three key regionsEurope, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americaswe combine deep sector expertise with decades of recruitment experience. Our approach focuses on understanding both client needs and candidate aspirations, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions that drive long-term success. We partner with leading employers worldwide, from shipowners and shipyards to energy companies and law firms, while maintaining a commitment to diversity, compliance, and technological innovation.Our services span permanent and contract recruitment, executive search, RPO, and international payroll solutions, supported by sophisticated digital tools and a global database of professionals. Through continuous market mapping and relationship-building, we access hard-to-find talent, including passive candidates, ensuring clients secure top-tier expertise. Our values emphasize global thinking with local action, prioritizing people-centric solutions that benefit employees, candidates, and clients alike.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Contract Recruitment
Executive Search
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
International Payroll Solutions
Crewing Recruitment
Energy Recruitment
Superyacht Recruitment
Marine Surveying Recruitment
Naval Architecture Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of sector-specific recruitment expertise across Maritime, Shipping, and Energy
- Our global database provides access to hard-to-find talent including passive candidates
- We implement MLC-compliant payroll solutions for international maritime professionals
- Our flexible workforce solutions combine recruitment with EOR and payroll services
- We partner with 75% of the world's leading maritime employers
Associations and certifications
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- Cyber Essentials Certification
What people say
Excellent experience
Professional service
Knowledgeable consultants
Honest and helpful
Very professional
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment specialists focus on long-term placements within Maritime, Shipping, and Energy sectors. We identify candidates who align with clients' strategic goals and company culture. Our consultants maintain a global database of professionals, ensuring access to both active and passive talent. Through rigorous vetting processes and industry-specific assessments, we match employers with candidates possessing the required technical expertise and leadership capabilities. This service reduces turnover costs while building sustainable workforce solutions for clients.
Executive Search
We specialise in sourcing senior executives for global maritime organisations. Our retained search process targets high-level professionals through extensive networks and discreet outreach. The team leverages decades of industry relationships to access C-suite talent and technical specialists. Each search combines market intelligence with psychometric assessments to ensure cultural fit and strategic alignment. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of leadership requirements in ship management, offshore energy, and maritime technology sectors, delivering executives who drive organisational growth and innovation.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Our RPO services provide end-to-end recruitment management for maritime employers. We handle high-volume hiring needs while maintaining quality standards through customised talent pipelines. The service includes workforce planning, candidate sourcing, and compliance management across 75+ countries. Clients receive analytics-driven insights to optimise hiring strategies and reduce time-to-fill metrics. By combining technology platforms with sector expertise, we deliver scalable solutions that adapt to seasonal demands and market fluctuations in shipping and energy industries.
International Payroll Solutions
We offer compliant payroll management for maritime professionals across 75 countries. Our EOR services handle tax regulations, employment contracts, and benefits administration while clients maintain operational control. The solution supports diverse workforce structures including seafarers, offshore workers, and shore-based staff. We ensure adherence to MLC standards and local labour laws, mitigating legal risks for international employers. Clients benefit from currency management tools and consolidated reporting systems that simplify multi-jurisdictional payroll complexities.
Superyacht Recruitment
Our dedicated team sources crew and shore-based professionals for superyacht operations. We provide both permanent and contract placements across technical, hospitality, and management roles. The service includes rapid mobilisation for urgent vacancies, with compliance checks completed within 24 hours. We maintain relationships with yacht owners, managers, and shipyards to understand evolving industry requirements. Candidates undergo rigorous vetting for safety certifications and service standards, ensuring placements meet the luxury sector's exacting expectations while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Questions
What maritime sectors does Faststream Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Commercial Shipping, Cruise, Superyacht, Energy, Shipbuilding, and Offshore sectors with dedicated recruitment teams for each discipline.
How does Faststream ensure compliance for international maritime placements?
Our EOR solutions handle local employment laws, tax regulations, and MLC compliance across 75+ countries through in-country experts and standardised processes.
Can Faststream assist with urgent crewing requirements?
Yes, we offer emergency crewing services with mobilisation capabilities within 24 hours for critical maritime vacancies.
What recruitment process optimisation services do you offer?
Our RPO solutions provide scalable recruitment process management including workforce planning, candidate sourcing, and analytics for maritime employers.
How does Faststream maintain its industry expertise?
We combine 25+ years of maritime recruitment experience with regular market analysis, salary benchmarking, and industry networking to maintain sector leadership.
What payroll solutions exist for international maritime employers?
We offer compliant international payroll processing with currency management, tax compliance, and workers' compensation insurance for global maritime teams.
Reviews (5)
Brad Ladner
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
One of the best recruitment services I have ever been involved with. From the first phone call it was pure professionalism. After I was placed even called to check in make sure everything was going good with my new employer. Would recommend Faststream to anyone who wants a good professional and responsive recruitment firm.
One of the best recruitment services I have ever been involved with. From the first phone call it was pure professionalism. After I was placed even called to check in make sure everything was going good with my new employer. Would recommend Faststream to anyone who wants a good professional and responsive recruitment firm.
Reinis Jakobsons
Nov 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Helped me secure a good position, very thankful to them. Professional attitude and assistance.
Helped me secure a good position, very thankful to them. Professional attitude and assistance.
Shirish K. V.
Aug 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Very Proactive team in handling seagoing jobs. Viktoria Edovald, shes is the one who even replies you when out of office. Great work and keep going. Good luck
Very Proactive team in handling seagoing jobs. Viktoria Edovald, shes is the one who even replies you when out of office. Great work and keep going. Good luck
Euan Milne
Jun 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Faststream helped me suceed in making the move from working at sea to ashore. I have never used a recruitment agency before and I was very impressed with the whole process. I was kept up to date with the progress of my job application and any questions I asked were answered promptly. I can highly recommend Fastream.
Faststream helped me suceed in making the move from working at sea to ashore. I have never used a recruitment agency before and I was very impressed with the whole process. I was kept up to date with the progress of my job application and any questions I asked were answered promptly. I can highly recommend Fastream.
Damla Kul
Jun 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Sebastian is the person who was dealing with my job opportunities. He is both friendly and professional. Faststream service is always very good!
Sebastian is the person who was dealing with my job opportunities. He is both friendly and professional. Faststream service is always very good!
