Navigator Crew Management: A Professional Approach to Sri Lankan Crewing
Driven by Passion, Crewed for Performance
Navigator Crew Management (Pvt) Ltd is a crewing and maritime HR solutions provider operating under the Greek Lanka Group. The company supplies qualified Sri Lankan Officers, Engineers, Ratings, and Cadets to international shipowners and ship managers.
Built on the maritime experience and operational foundation of Greek Lanka Maritime Services, Navigator was established to provide more than conventional recruitment. Its objective is to identify, prepare, and manage competent seafarers who can contribute to the safe and efficient operation of a vessel.
Navigator’s philosophy is simple:
“The right crew is the heartbeat of every vessel. Select them well, prepare them well, and treat them well.”
A Mariner-Led Approach
Navigator’s crew selection and management processes are guided by experienced maritime professionals with practical knowledge of shipboard operations, safety, crew performance, and the expectations of international principals.
Candidates are assessed not only on their certificates and sea service, but also on their technical competence, communication skills, professional attitude, safety awareness, leadership ability, and suitability for the principal’s fleet.
This approach enables Navigator to recommend seafarers who are qualified, dependable, and capable of integrating effectively into multicultural shipboard environments.
Complete Crewing Solutions
Navigator provides support throughout the crewing lifecycle, including:
· Recruitment and selection of Officers, Engineers, Ratings, and Cadets.
· Verification of certificates, sea service, and employment history.
· Technical and competency-based interviews.
· Contract and documentation administration.
· Medical, visa, travel, and joining arrangements.
· Payroll coordination and crew rotation planning.
· Performance monitoring and appraisal follow-up.
· Crew retention and re-employment planning.
Services can be tailored according to the principal’s vessel types, operational requirements, rotation patterns, and internal crewing procedures.
Ethical and Transparent Recruitment
Navigator is committed to responsible and transparent recruitment practices aligned with the principles of the Maritime Labour Convention.
Seafarers are not charged recruitment or placement fees. Employment terms, contractual conditions, and joining requirements are clearly communicated, helping to protect the interests of both the principal and the seafarer.
The company places strong importance on competence, fairness, compliance, and long-term career development.
Cadet Development and Crew Retention
Navigator supports the development of Sri Lankan Cadets and junior seafarers by helping create structured pathways towards long-term employment and progression to senior shipboard positions.
The company also focuses on retaining high-performing crew members by maintaining regular communication, monitoring performance, supporting career development, and planning future rotations in coordination with principals.
This helps shipowners and managers develop a stable and familiar crew pool for their fleets.
Supporting Principals Across Sri Lanka
As part of the Greek Lanka Group, Navigator benefits from the wider maritime capabilities of the group.
Through Greek Lanka Maritime Services, principals can receive ship agency, husbandry, and crew-change support across Sri Lankan ports. Oceanic Ship Chandlers can also assist with provisions, bonded stores, deck and engine supplies, and other vessel requirements.
These combined capabilities provide principals with a coordinated point of support for both crew and vessel-related services in Sri Lanka.
A Long-Term Crewing Partnership
Navigator aims to work as an extension of the principal’s crewing department rather than as a transactional recruitment provider.
By understanding each principal’s fleet, operational culture, safety standards, and manpower requirements, Navigator can develop a dedicated and dependable pool of Sri Lankan seafarers.
For seafarers, the company seeks to be a long-term career partner by providing fair recruitment, professional guidance, reliable employment opportunities, and continued development.
For shipowners and ship managers, Navigator offers access to Sri Lanka’s growing pool of English-speaking, professionally trained, and committed maritime personnel.
Navigator Crew Management (Pvt) Ltd
Driven by Passion, Crewed for Performance
Navigator Crew Management is a fully licensed Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service (SRPS) provider in Sri Lanka, operating under Certificate of Authorization No. COA/64/2026, issued by the Merchant Shipping Secretariat of Sri Lanka. The company operates in full compliance with the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006).