Theo Nieboer, COO Maritime division
"In its more than 30-year existence Oceanwide has built a strong name for itself in the maritime sector and aims to continue to play an important role in the deployment of maritime specialists, both for flexible staffing solutions and for fixed contracts."
International Distance Matching concept
Our customers are increasingly looking for highly skilled workers. We have been aware of the fact that local labor markets can no longer meet demand for this talent for some time.
Oceanwide has branches in 22 countries on four continents. Now, more than ever before, we are able to fulfill the requests of our clients both quickly and well thanks to our network of branches and intermediaries.
Nevertheless we must constantly be on the lookout for new sourcing channels to be able to react to changing market conditions (new markets, the supply of workers drying up,, nationalities that become too expensive, etc.)
New needs, new solutions
As the market changes, so too do the needs of our clients. Oceanwide offers its clients original HR solutions, such as our Full Crew Management concept, our Total Platform Services concept and our range of Catering solutions for offshore oil & gas platforms. In over 30 years Oceanwide has built a strong name for itself in the maritime sector and we are striving to continue to play an important role in the deployment of maritime specialists, both for flexible staffing solutions and permanent contracts.
From matching to proactive introductions
Oceanwide’s role in the maritime labor market is changing. We are no longer just fulfilling the requests of our clients in a reactive way, but are introducing our qualified candidates to them more and more proactively. We are increasingly seen as a recruitment channel and that means that we have to be able to proactively adapt to the needs of our clients.
It all starts with training students and cadets, tomorrow’s high-flyers in our market. We do this by working together with maritime institutes in the various countries in which we operate.
Quality solutions and social role
Oceanwide wants to guarantee its customers that it complies with applicable laws and regulations while respecting the social interests of the workers we deploy.
Our DNV quality certification ensures that we are constantly optimizing our processes and procedures. At the same time our social charter – which has been signed by all our employees – is a guarantee to our clients that our people are treated fairly.
Our employees are highly skilled and comply with all international standards, including STCW, NOGEPA and ISM.
Theo Nieboer, COO of the Maritime Division
