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Connecting Maritime Professionals

Our platform serves as a centralized bridge, connecting maritime professionals with each other. Integrating a vast network into one intuitive interface, we aim to eliminate the friction of the maritime industry for everyone.

Global Maritime Network

Connect with maritime companies, providers and professionals worldwide.
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Procurement Portal

Our RFQ Portal digitizes the sourcing process, allowing companies to broadcast requests directly to a global network of providers.

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Job Listings Portal

Our Job Portal serves as a bridge, connecting professionals and employers directly.
Navigate a database of offshore and shore-based job opportunities, or post your vacancies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers about discovering maritime companies, promoting your services and building your maritime career.

What can maritime companies use Approved Maritime for?

Maritime companies can use the platform to discover service providers, suppliers, shipyards and other maritime businesses by category, specialization and location.

The goal is to make supplier discovery and maritime sourcing faster by bringing relevant companies into one searchable industry platform.

Can I request quotations from maritime suppliers or service providers?

Yes. Service Requests are designed to help maritime buyers describe what they need and connect with companies capable of supporting the requirement.

Requests can be used for technical services, inspections, repairs, supplies, equipment and other maritime requirements.

How do I find companies in a specific port or country?

Use the search and location filters to narrow results by service, company type and geographic area.

This can be particularly useful when looking for local support before a vessel arrives at a port or when comparing providers across different regions.

What information can I review before contacting a provider?

Depending on the information provided by the company, a listing may include its services, locations, company profile, contact information, certifications, approvals, brochures and other relevant details.

This helps buyers understand a company’s capabilities before making contact.

Do I need an account to search the directory?

General directory browsing may be available without an account, while certain actions and platform features may require you to sign in.

Creating an account also gives you a central place to access the platform’s member features.

Is Approved Maritime a supplier or service provider itself?

Approved Maritime operates as an industry platform connecting maritime companies with independent providers, suppliers and professionals.

Commercial arrangements and technical services are carried out between the parties involved.

Who can create a company listing?

Maritime service providers, suppliers, shipyards, ship agents, logistics companies, technology companies and other organizations serving the maritime industry can create a profile.

Why should my company be listed on Approved Maritime?

A detailed listing gives maritime buyers another way to discover and understand your company’s capabilities when searching for specific services, equipment or local support.

A strong profile can present your specialization, locations, approvals and supporting company information in one place.

What should I include in my company profile?

Provide information that helps a potential customer quickly understand what your company actually does.

Main services or products
Countries, ports or regions served
Relevant certifications and approvals
Company description and specializations
Brochures or supporting documentation
Accurate contact information

Can providers respond to Service Requests?

Where available, Service Requests create another way for providers to discover requirements relevant to their capabilities and connect with potential maritime customers.

Can I update my listing after it has been published?

Yes. Keeping your profile current is important, especially when your company adds new services, locations, certifications or contact information.

How can I improve the visibility of my listing?

Complete your profile as thoroughly as possible and select categories that accurately describe your capabilities.

Clear service descriptions, relevant locations and up-to-date company information make it easier for potential buyers to understand whether your company matches their requirement.

Can I search for maritime jobs on Approved Maritime?

Yes. The Maritime Jobs area is intended to connect maritime professionals with sea-going and shore-based career opportunities.

What types of maritime professionals can use the platform?

The platform is relevant to professionals across the maritime sector, including seafarers, engineers, technical personnel and shore-based professionals.

Do I need an account to apply for jobs?

Some job-related actions may require an account so that your activity and professional information can be connected to your profile.

Can maritime companies advertise job vacancies?

Companies and employers can use the jobs area to publish maritime opportunities and reach professionals interested in relevant positions.

Is Approved Maritime a recruitment agency?

Approved Maritime provides the platform through which employers and maritime professionals can discover opportunities and connect.

Individual employers remain responsible for their recruitment process and employment decisions.

Can I use Approved Maritime even if I am not currently looking for a job?

Yes. Maritime professionals can also use the platform to discover companies, explore industry services and follow opportunities across the maritime sector.