What is crewing?
Crewing is...
Temporary leasing of qualified personnel for a specific assignment. Acroboat is the employer and takes responsibility for salary, contract, insurance, and paperwork.
Crewing is not...
A permanent employment in your organization. This is not recruitment (where the process ends with your employment) and not management (where we take responsibility for all coordination over time).
Is crewing right for you?
Emergency coverage
Someone drops out at short notice. You need a replacement quickly, without initiating a full recruitment process.
Seasonal and project-based
Temporarily increased activity where hiring permanently does not make sense.
Try before you hire
Some use temporary crewing as a way to get to know a candidate before offering a permanent position.
Certifications
Why you can trust us.
Offshore and energy
Achilles-certified
Approved supplier to the energy and offshore industry. You know that we are audited and qualified—not just an agency claiming to be reputable.
The petroleum sector
Magnet JQS-certified
Qualified in accordance with the requirements of the Norwegian petroleum sector. Particularly relevant if you have requirements for supplier documentation.
Norwegian law
Approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
We are approved by the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority in accordance with Norwegian law. Candidates are employed under proper terms—no gray areas.
Read more about our certifications here
Your peace of mind.
What happens if the candidate is not a good fit?
Call us immediately. We handle the situation and provide a replacement quickly.
Who is the employer?
Acroboat. You avoid the responsibility for salaries, insurance, and employer liabilities.
Can we hire the candidate permanently afterward?
Yes. Get in touch with us, and we will find a solution that works for both parties.
Our Process
From initial need to
operational crew.
A seamless system designed to cut lead times and deliver the right crew
—every time.
01
You register your needs
Via form or phone.
02
We match with our database
We review our candidates and identify those who actually fit—competence, experience, and vessel type.
03
We verify everything
STCW, medical certificates, discharge books, and trade certificates are checked against original documents. No surprises on board.
04
You approve
We send the CV and recommendation. A simple yes is enough – we handle the contract, travel, and coordination.
05
We follow up
A dedicated contact person is available throughout the entire assignment. Absences or dropouts are handled quickly.
CONTACT US
The boat won't wait. Neither will we.
Submit your needs – we find the right candidate and handle everything from verification to boarding.
Frequently asked questions.
01 How quickly can you deliver?
Urgent needs: We do our utmost to make it happen within 24–48 hours.
Planned assignments: Usually within a few days.
Specialized roles: May take longer – we are upfront about this from the start.
02 How much does crewing cost?
A daily rate per candidate that covers salary, employers' National Insurance contributions, insurance, and our coordination. We will provide a specific quote very quickly.
03 Can we use your services across multiple market sectors?
Yes. We deliver to coastal shipping, aquaculture, offshore, shipyards, and fisheries. Several of our clients have needs across multiple segments simultaneously—a single contact person handles it all.
