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Merchant Navy & Maritime Consulting

Your Gateway to Global Maritime Careers

Since 2017, Sai Shipping Marine Services has been helping aspiring seafarers and skilled professionals build successful international careers across shipping, cruise, cargo, hospitality, healthcare and industrial sectors.

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Why Choose Us

Guidance built for every stage of the voyage

From first career counseling session to your first day on assignment, our team stays with you.

Career Counseling

One-to-one guidance to match your background and ambitions with the right maritime or workforce pathway.

Maritime Recruitment

Direct access to verified shipping companies hiring Deck, Engine and Rating positions worldwide.

Cargo & Logistics Solutions

Workforce and coordination support for cargo handling, freight and port operations clients.

Training & Certification Guidance

Structured preparation for GP Rating, DNS, cadet programmes and mandatory certifications.

Overseas Placement Support

End-to-end placement assistance across the Gulf, Europe, Singapore and beyond.

Documentation Assistance

Passport, visa and medical paperwork handled with care and accuracy.

What We Do

Six sectors, one trusted consultancy

Merchant Navy officer on a ship's bridge

Shipping

Merchant Navy Recruitment

Deck, Engine and Rating placements with verified global shipping partners.

Logistics

Cargo Services

Freight management, port operations support and supply chain assistance.

Education

Maritime Training Center

Career guidance, cadet preparation, soft skills and English communication.

Hospitality

Hotel Staff Recruitment

Chefs, waiters, housekeeping and front-office professionals for overseas hotels.

Industrial

Factory Worker Recruitment

Production, machine operation, packaging and warehouse roles abroad.

Healthcare

Nurse Placement Services

Staff Nurses, ICU/Emergency Nurses and Caregivers placed internationally.

Testimonials

Voices from candidates we've placed

“I came from a small town in Bihar with no maritime background. SSMS explained the entire GP Rating process step by step, helped me clear my pre-sea training, and got me onboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier within five months. No hidden charges, no false promises.”

Arun Mehta

GP Rating, Bulk Carrier

“I was confused between the Deck and Engine streams and almost signed up somewhere else based on a friend's advice. The counselor at SSMS actually sat down, reviewed my aptitude scores, and told me Engine suited me better. That honesty made the difference.”

Rahul Verma

Engine Cadet, Container Vessel

“My documentation had issues from a previous agency and I thought my sea career was over before it started. SSMS sorted out my CDC renewal and INDoS registration, and within two months I was cleared to sail again.”

Vikram Singh

Able Seaman, Oil Tanker

“Getting my nursing license verified for Saudi and then the Riyadh visa process felt overwhelming on my own. SSMS handled the paperwork, coordinated with the hospital's HR, and kept me updated at every stage so I could focus on preparing for the interview.”

Priya Nair

Staff Nurse, Riyadh

Latest Openings

Positions currently open for application

Deck Cadet

Merchant Navy

LocationMumbai

TypeFull-time

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Cruise Hospitality Staff

Cruise

LocationInternational

TypeContract

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Staff Nurse

Healthcare

LocationSaudi Arabia

TypeFull-time

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Global Presence

Placements across 20+ countries

United Arab Emirates

Hotel · Factory · Cargo

Saudi Arabia

Healthcare · Hospitality

Singapore

Industrial · Maritime

Qatar

Hospitality · Logistics

Panama

Merchant Navy

Germany

Cargo · Shipping

Malta

Cruise · Merchant Navy

Netherlands

Port Operations

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our counselors.

No. Many of our candidates start with our GP Rating or Deck/Engine Cadet preparation courses before their first assignment.

Initial counseling sessions are complimentary. Any programme-specific fees are explained transparently before enrollment.

Timelines vary by role and destination country, typically ranging from 4 to 12 weeks once documentation is complete.

Yes, our documentation team assists with CDC, passports, visas and medical certificates for every placement.

Yes. Our counselors will help identify the two or three roles best suited to your background and guide parallel applications.