Safwat BG Ltd

SAFWAT BG Limited is a Bulgarian Crew Manning Agency, licensed under number 2135 by Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Bulgaria to provide seafarers. SAFWAT BG Ltd. is registred as ADMINISTRATOR OF PERSONAL DATA with Certificate under id. number 339306 issued by Comission for Personal Data Protection.

We at SAFWAT BG understand that the quality of the seafarers (Senior and Junior Officers, Ratings and Technicians) is the most important factor which reflects on successful shipping.

We are proud to underline that All our open positions are based on direct request from our Principals, whithout connection with 3rd party Manning Agencies.

We mantain a comprehensive database that contains perfectly qualified Bulgarian (European Union citizens) marine specialists. Our seamen are highly educated, flexible characters with fluent Maritime English language.They are ready to work hard in team and can easily adapt to each Ship-owner specific requirements, needs, goals and vessel types.

We provide to Ship-owners and vessel managers complete manning solutions:

Complete regional and international crew management, including crew planning, crew processing, database management, crew accounting (payroll and allotments) and travel arrangements.

Partial crew recruitment (for specified, required positions – Officers, Engineers, Technicians)
Manning of vessels with minimum crew according to the requirements of the Safe Manning Document
Repair squads (Electricians, Fitters, Painters, Blasters, Welders, Turners and etc.) for dry docking periods or whole Contracts of Employment
24 hours / 365 days access (for Ship-owners / managers) from different locations to our server – database, with “sent” seamen documents, forms, applications & etc.
Partnership with Maritime Training Centers developed in accordance with STCW’95, MLC 2006 and IMO model courses. Bridge and Engine simulators, maritime English improvement skills courses & etc.
Crew Supervision – performance evaluation and efficiency.
Emergency crew changes are available, due to easy travel arrangements for Bulgarian seafarers.
Each year Cadet/Assistant Officers low cost programs are available for Navigators, Engineers and Electricians graduating from the Technical University and the Naval Academy of Varna.
We can also assist in taking care of and keeping records of:

Application forms
Photographs
Courses / Training
All STCW 95 and MLC 2006 Certificates (approved by the Maritime Administration of Bulgaria and IMO)
Sign on / off records, verification and receipts
Preparation process for Issuing visas for different countries
Arrangement & issuing of Flag State documents
Contracts of Employment in accordance with MLC 2006 convention, applicable laws, regulations and collective agreements
All Travel arrangements for joining and disembarking crew
Agency services
Medical Examinations in a licensed P&I clinic