What Aqueous Crewing do.

Founded in 2025, Aqueous Crewing is an MLC-certified recruitment and placement agency dedicated to the superyacht industry.

We connect exceptional crew with vessels and management companies around the world, offering a personal, and a commitment to being available whenever our clients and crew need us.

As the newest leading agency in the sector, we recruit across all departments, including deckhands, stewardesses, chefs, engineers, and officers; ensuring the perfect fit for every position.

Our mission is simple. To leave every client and crew member completely satisfied, and to ensure no one is ever left in the dark throughout the recruitment process.

FIND JOBS

FIND CREW

AVAILABLE ROLES

Check out our job board to see what we are currently taking applications for!

GO TO JOBS

WHY CHOOSE AQUEOUS?

To be honest, we are genuine, reliable and want to help!

We might not be the biggest fish in the sea, but we really care about our clients and crew who we work alongside.

With recent deck experience from our co-founder Jamie, we believe we have some of the best expertise in the whole industry and understand the dedication that goes into these jobs at sea.

OUR PROCESS

We like to have 100% transparency in how we operate.

As an agency that deals with the employment of crew, we believe it is only fair to show what and how we do what we do.

By trusting us in dealing with your future, you have the right to know what we are doing to help you find a new role.

1. Job Posting & Transparency
We gather detailed job info from clients and publish accurate, role-specific adverts. All posts reflect the true nature of the job and are saved for audit purposes.

2. Candidate Registration & Consent
Candidates register via our website, agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice, and upload required documents (CV, passport, STCW, ENG1, etc.). All activity is timestamped for compliance.

3. Introduction Call
We contact suitable candidates to learn about their background, current status, and introduce how we operate and support them as their Agency.

4. Screening & Verification
Candidate profiles are created with all documents, which are manually verified. Expiry dates are logged in our Certificate Tracking System (CTS).

5. Interview & Assessment
We conduct structured Zoom interviews to assess communication, presentation, and job fit. Interviews and notes are stored in the candidate profile.

6. Reference Checks
At least two professional references are verified by phone or email, with forms saved in the candidate’s file for audit purposes.

7. Candidate Submission
Qualified candidates are submitted to clients along with their CV.

8. Client Terms & Interview Coordination
Clients must sign our Business Terms and provide their MLC certificate before interviews are arranged. We coordinate interviews once onboarding is complete.

9. SEA Exchange & Support
We ensure MLC-compliant Seafarer Employment Agreements (SEA) are exchanged, saved, and logged. Candidates are supported in understanding SEA terms.

10. Pre-Departure Preparation
We complete a Pre-Departure Checklist, confirm travel details, and collect ICE contacts. Insurance is verified, and repatriation support is in place if needed.

11. Post-Placement Support
Follow-ups are conducted at 1 week and 1 month post-joining. Feedback is recorded and ongoing support provided.

UK GDPR INFORMATION

Aqueous Crewing Ltd is fully committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. As a data controller, we collect, process, and store personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently as part of delivering professional recruitment and placement services to yacht crew and clients worldwide.

We process personal information solely for the purpose of delivering recruitment solutions, in line with our legitimate business interests and legal obligations under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006. This includes identifying suitable crew for vacancies, conducting due diligence, maintaining placement records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

How We Uphold UK GDPR Principles

Lawful Bases for Processing:
We rely on one or more lawful grounds to process personal data, including contractual necessity, legal obligation, legitimate interest, and, where appropriate, consent (e.g. for marketing communications).

Data Minimisation:
We only collect the personal data strictly necessary for the recruitment process and associated compliance checks.

Transparency:
All candidates and clients are informed about how their data is used through our published PRIVACY NOTICE.

Security:
Personal data is stored securely using encrypted, access-controlled systems. Our internal procedures are designed to safeguard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data at all times.

Data Subject Rights:
Individuals have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of their personal data. We provide clear and accessible ways to exercise these rights.

Aqueous Crewing Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and maintains a robust framework of internal policies, staff training, and technical safeguards to ensure continued compliance with UK data protection laws.

Please view our Information Commissioners Office (ICO) certificate HERE