Liveseas is a seafarer recruitment platform where seafarers, ship owning companies and manning agencies can connect with each other. Please note, Liveseas is not a manning agency.
As soon as you reach 40% profile completion, you can start connecting directly with companies or applying for jobs.
Yes! Liveseas is free for all seafarers! For employers, we offer an always-free plan as well as paid plans.
Sea going experience is largely valued by employers, for the most part because it ensures you have all the pre-requisite paperwork in order. However, it is not obligatory, and you can still make a profile on Liveseas if you are looking to work on a ship for the first time.
Salaries depend on industry, ship type and rank. Very roughly, someone with limited experience can expect around $1,000 per month while senior ranks with 10 years of sea time can earn more than $15,000 per month. Read our article on seafarer salaries for more detailed information.
Some companies prefer to permanently employ their seafarers while others treat them as contractors. In most cases, you can expect to work at sea from 3 to 9 months at a time. However, some rotations last a few weeks on ships such as small ferries.