MANning AND HR MANAGEMENT
Managing people at sea requires care, preparation and constant attention.
From recruitment to training, documentation and global support, we stand beside our professionals and clients at every stage of the journey, offering reliable processes shaped by decades of maritime experience.
EPC or Operations
Digital recruitment tools help us identify the right professionals, ensuring each client receives personnel who match their operational needs.
Crew Management Software
Our system supports the daily management of every seafarer, keeping documentation, schedules and updates aligned without delays.
Global Business Network
With offices and partners worldwide, we provide fast, reliable assistance wherever crews need to be mobilised.
Personnel Selection
Setting up of recruitment campaigns, screening of applications, interviewing and verification of the employment record.
Visa Arrangements
Assistance with consular procedures and flag documentation, supported by strong relations with authorities for fast processing.
Insurance
We provide MLC compliant insurance for crew members, strengthened by the expertise of our internal insurance company, Cosulich Assicurazioni.
Offices Worldwide
Our offices and our associate offices are all over the globe, giving us a worldwide reach, in continuous expansion.
Hiring & Document Control
General administration of Principal employees throughout their employment, covering documentation management and record updates.
Medical Facilities
Worldwide booking of medical examinations, performed by audited physicians according to Principal standards.
Certificates Verification
Verification of IMO, GMDSS, DP, OPITO and other certificates at the competent authorities to ensure compliance with international standards.
Training
Managing training and refresher courses as per Principal requirements, including coordination with academies and in-house programs.
Travel Arrangements
Organisation of global travel logistics with 24/7 support provided through our internal travel agency.
Payroll
Timesheet verification, wage calculation and payment processing, supported by clear reporting and full administrative accuracy.
Crew Change Planning
Scheduling of rotation programs, coordination of embarkation logistics and alignment with vessel and port requirements.
Legal Assistance
Support in legal procedures when required, ensuring correct documentation and coordination with relevant authorities.
Industries
Maritime
We manage the crews of 10 vessels, from ratings to senior officers, and more than 7,000 seafarers have trusted our services over the years.
Oil & Energy
Over 1,000 professionals are employed through our network on pipe layers, heavy lift vessels, drilling units, ROV support vessels and supply vessels.
Catering
More than 100 catering specialists are currently active in our roster, and nearly 2,000 professionals employed through Manning Cosulich over the last 25 years.
A career shaped by experience and supported with care
Joining our crew means entering a network where professionalism, respect and long term support go hand in hand. We invest in training, safety and personal growth, offering seafarers the opportunity to build a solid and rewarding career at sea.
We owe our knowledge to decades of experience.
Our Manning activities started in 1948, providing complete Italian sailing crews to several American oil companies, including Cosmopolitan, Getty Oil, Amoco, Philips, Union Oil, Texaco, Maritime Overseas Corporation, Keystone Shipping and Ultramar.
Over the years, our expertise expanded to support increasingly complex operations. From 1975, we also gained a remarkable experience in providing personnel to drilling rigs (Jack-ups and Semi-submersibles), as well as supply vessels such as PSV and AHTS.
From the mid-1990s our teams also began supporting storage tankers (FPSO/FSO), accommodation barges, pipe layers and drill ships.
This long history in offshore and maritime operations shapes the way we work today: with competence, responsibility and a deep understanding of life at sea.
Our Clients
We believe that excellence lies in the details.
From the first exchange to the final stages of payroll, we support our clients with care, transparency and strong ethical standards. Every process is designed to assist them step by step: from gathering requirements and selecting the right candidate to managing documentation, mobilization and continuous support throughout the contract.
Services
Our work begins with people, knowledge, and an uncompromising focus on operational excellence.
Managing a vessel requires more than technical skills. It demands discipline, coordination and the ability to navigate complex environments with confidence.
From engineering to crew management, from HSEQ governance to specialised consultancy, our services are designed around real maritime needs and backed by decades of hands-on experience.
Integrated Technical Management
We oversee vessels throughout their lifecycle, managing operations, maintenance planning and complex engineering projects with precision and continuity.
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People are the core of every maritime operation. We select, train and manage qualified crew members through ISO certified processes that follow each seafarer throughout their journey.
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Safety guides every decision we make. Our Integrated Management System ensures compliance, environmental protection and reliable operations across all vessel activities.
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We are here to support your personnel and HR needs with expertise and a truly personal approach.
If you wish to discuss your staffing requirements or learn more about our services, our team will be glad to assist you.
Pierpaolo Vinciguerra - Head of Ship Management
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