Why owners choose Vietnamese crew
Momentum & motivation
A young, ambitious seafaring workforce with strong study culture and appetite for international careers.
University-trained officers
VMU Haiphong and UT-HCMC provide structured degree-level officer education with cadet berths in international fleets.
Budget-friendly quality
Among the most cost-competitive officer pools in Asia for the standard delivered.
Regional trading knowledge
Deep familiarity with intra-Asia trades, ports and coastal conditions.
Ranks we supply from Vietnam
Certification, verification & flag recognition
How we deploy Vietnamese crew to your fleet
Enquiry & profile match
Share vessel type, trading pattern, budget and vetting profile — we shortlist matching Vietnamese 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.
Vietnamese crew — frequently asked questions
Why consider Vietnamese crew now?
Vietnam offers a growing, motivated pool with university-trained officers at highly competitive wage scales — strong value for bulk, container and tanker fleets.
Where are Vietnamese seafarers trained?
Principally Vietnam Maritime University (Haiphong) and University of Transport HCMC, plus national training centres for ratings.
Which trades do they know best?
Intra-Asia container and bulk trades, worldwide bulk and tanker service, and increasing presence in deep-sea liner fleets.
How does Xfinity engage Vietnamese crew?
Through vetted Vietnamese manning partners under MLC-compliant terms, with Xfinity managing screening, documentation and deployment.
Other crewing nations
Myanmar Crew →
Venezuelan Crew →
Indonesian Crew →Build your Vietnamese crew plan
Tell us your fleet profile and we'll propose a Vietnamese or mixed-nationality complement with wage indications, availability and deployment timeline — usually within 48 hours.