Southfield Maritime Agency, Inc.

Our Mission - To be the Ship Owner's chosen Human Resource Manager of Philippine Seafarers

Our Core Values
Honest and Dedicated service
Cost efficiency and Added Value
Foster hard work and loyalty to our Employers
Promote Well-being of Seafarers and their Families
Commitment to health, safety and protection of the environment
Cultivate a culture of continuous development and improvement

Nine years after it was founded, Southfield is recognized by P.O.E.A as Top Performer in the Philippine Manning Industry in 2002. The award is given every three years and for the second consecutive time, Southfield was again awarded as POEA Top Performer in 2005

Company Commitment to Quality - The essence of Quality is to meet and exceed our Clients needs and expectations through excellence in service.

Excellence in service has its roots in honesty, dedication, efficiency and enhancing value. These values are communicated to our seafarers and our staff in our pursuit of quality.

HSE Policy - The Promotion of Health and Safe working practices is a Fundamental Objective of Human Resource Management. Health and safety are non-negotiable.

Protection of the environment is both the company and individual's responsibility. Government and International environmental regulations are enforced and observed. Cleanliness is encouraged, recognized and awarded.

Training and Education Policy - The company is committed to continuous improvement through Training and Education. The Southfield Maritime Training Foundation Inc. was formed for this purpose. The focus of the Foundation is on :

Knowledge and Competence development in accordance with STCW
Communication skills development
Values formation - safety culture, loyalty to employer and hard work
Seafarer Career Development

Customer satisfaction begins with an understanding of their needs and clearly defining the services and processes needed. Contracts are reviewed at the outset and on a periodical basis.

Seafarer qualifications are defined by our Principals, and our candidates are evaluated through a rigid screening process that includes background checks, technical examinations through computerized tests using our data bank of US Coast Guard and STCW questions, and personal interviews.

Pre-employment Medical Screening is administered to all joining seafarers, with standards set forth by the leading P&I Clubs.

Southfield maintains an on-line data bank of crew 201 files, including copies of their licenses and certificates. This service is available to all our Principals.

We develop a dedicated pool of seafarers to each Principal's fleet, and schedule their deployment on a rotation basis. The Principal is therefore assured that the same set of crew keep coming back to his fleet to ensure continuity of employment, higher productivity and career progression.

Our Crew Payroll system is computerized and on-line, ensuring prompt and accurate payment of salaries.

Services We Provide

Recruitment - Intensive interview and examination procedures to ensure recruitment of competent seafarers
Re-Employment Medical Screening - Our seafarers undergo stringent pre-employment medical examinations only with top clinics accredited by the P&I Clubs
Seafarer Roster Management - Efficient rotation programs to foster loyalty, discipline and career development
Documentation - In accordance with STCW requirements
Training - The Southfield Maritime Training Foundation has an array of programs
Payroll Services - Honest and prompt to maintain crew morale and client confidence
Superintendency - We provide experienced Masters and Chief Engineers who have been trained as marine superintendents
Cadet Training Program - Top graduates from maritime universities are recruited and trained as part of Southfield’s long-term development of its pool of officers and engineers.
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