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Unless you are from India, the Philippines or China.
Here’s why:
China
Recruitment must go through Chinese-licensed manning agencies
Foreign agencies cannot hire directly
Regulated by: Ministry of Transport
You can recruit Chinese crew—but only by partnering with an approved local agency. ---
Philippines
Only POEA/DMW-licensed agencies can deploy Filipino seafarers
Foreign agencies operating solo = illegal
Regulated by: Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
The Philippines has one of the world’s most structured seafarer deployment systems. -
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India
Must recruit through an RPSL agency licensed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
No RPSL license = no deployment
Regulated by: DGS
Even global cruise brands must work with certified Indian agencies. No exceptions.
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Bottom Line: If you're recruiting cruise ship crew from these countries, you must go through the proper licensed channels. Compliance isn't optional—it is the law.
Attached there are photos of each cruise recruitment agency for India, The Philippines and
Unless you are from India, the Philippines or China.
Here’s why:
China Recruitment must go through Chinese-licensed manning agencies Foreign agencies cannot hire directly Regulated by: Ministry of Transport You can recruit Chinese crew—but only by partnering with an approved local agency. --- Philippines Only POEA/DMW-licensed agencies can deploy Filipino seafarers Foreign agencies operating solo = illegal Regulated by: Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) The Philippines has one of the world’s most structured seafarer deployment systems. ---
India Must recruit through an RPSL agency licensed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) No RPSL license = no deployment Regulated by: DGS Even global cruise brands must work with certified Indian agencies. No exceptions. --
Bottom Line: If you're recruiting cruise ship crew from these countries, you must go through the proper licensed channels. Compliance isn't optional—it is the law.Attached there are photos of each cruise recruitment agency for India, The Philippines and
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