Why owners choose Indian crew
Depth across all ranks
From junior ratings to VLCC Masters and LNG Chief Engineers, the Indian pool covers every rank and vessel type at scale.
English-first communication
Indian officers train and examine in English, easing bridge, ECR and vetting communication across mixed fleets.
Tanker & gas pedigree
Decades of employment with oil majors and gas operators have built a large cadre of SIRE-2 and CDI-ready tanker and LNG/LPG specialists.
Direct RPSL recruitment
As the licence holder we control screening, documentation and MLC-compliant engagement end-to-end — zero fees charged to seafarers.
Ranks we supply from India
Certification, verification & flag recognition
How we deploy Indian crew to your fleet
Enquiry & profile match
Share vessel type, trading pattern, budget and vetting profile — we shortlist matching Indian candidates.
Screening & verification
Certificates verified at source; sea service, references, medicals and background checks completed.
Documentation & endorsements
Flag endorsements, visas, travel and MLC-compliant SEA contracts handled end-to-end.
Joining & ongoing management
Coordinated joining, 24/7 support, payroll, reliefs and performance appraisal through one desk.
Indian crew — frequently asked questions
Why hire Indian seafarers for international fleets?
India combines scale with quality: a very large STCW-certified pool, English-language training, and long employment history with oil majors, gas carriers and top liner operators, all recruitable through a regulated RPSL framework.
Is Xfinity licensed to recruit Indian crew?
Yes. Xfinity Maritime Services holds DG Shipping licence RPSL-MUM-162134, is MLC 2006 compliant and triple ISO certified, and recruits on a strict zero-fee basis for seafarers.
Which vessel types do Indian crew from Xfinity serve?
Crude and product tankers, chemical tankers, LNG/LPG carriers, bulk carriers, container vessels, offshore support vessels and specialised project tonnage.
How fast can Indian officers be deployed?
Documentation-ready officers with valid visas and medicals can typically be proposed within days; full complements are planned around your crew-change schedule and trading pattern.
Other crewing nations
Filipino Crew →
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Venezuelan Crew →Build your Indian crew plan
Tell us your fleet profile and we'll propose an Indian or mixed-nationality complement with wage indications, availability and deployment timeline — usually within 48 hours.