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SERVICES
Below you will find a comprehensive list of all of our services.
Captain & Vessel Services
Crew Travel Management
Navigating the waters of South African passport holders' visa restrictions can sometimes muddy the waters for anyone unfamiliar with the intricacies surrounding the South African crew and those restrictions. Allow Diamond Crew Solutions to ease that stress by providing comprehensive travel and visa services for any South African Crew joining your vessel, ensuring they arrive on time and within their specific visa parameters.
Crew House
Finding affordable accommodation on the ground can be tricky for many who are unsure how to balance the expenses versus expected income. For this reason, Diamond Crew Solutions provides you with solutions locally and internationally.
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Whether taking on your courses in Cape Town, or heading off to the South of France to work, we have space for you to rest your head.
Visa Application Assistance
The visa application process can be a daunting task for many seafarers, taking much-needed attention away from your yachtie career, and daily tasks that require your full attention.
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We work with dedicated agents who take on the burden for you, giving you the freedom to fully focus on the job at hand. Our agents go out of their way to ensure you have the correct visa in place before you start your new adventure. From crossings to cruise ships, flights, travel insurance and more, we can get you there.
Seamans Book Applications
A Seamans Book, often required for joining a vessel or obtaining a Seafarers Visa, logs miles and pertinent personal information and in most cases required by Ports Authorities worldwide should you need a shore pass or transit visa.
In addition to this, your Seamans Book is also used to recognise the ability or experience of a seafarer on the open water. With miles logged and experience recorded, your Seaman's book is also used to endorse specialty tickets helping you move up the ranks and gain that promotion.
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The benefits of having these documents include better marine fares, airport lounges, and extra luggage allowance that ensure crew can get where they need to be better. Our Diamond Crew Solutions team excels at processing Seamans Book applications on your behalf due to our strong South African authority relationships, offering you personalized services by proxy, meaning our team will process the entire application including a submission on your behalf.
Document Handling &
Administrative Services
As proven professionals in the maritime industry, we know how difficult it can be to focus on the job at hand while managing personal and professional issues
onshore. With work sometimes running across 24 hours a day, and limited connectivity while out on the water, we believe in giving crew the support you need to get the all-important tasks done. This is why we have a dedicated team, focused entirely on you.
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We have recently opened a dedicated department for document handling and courier services. Whether you need to renew your vehicle license, book a doctor's appointment for when you get back home, renew your STCW, or even arrange a service for your car while abroad, our crew of administration magicians are at your service.
These streamlined services ensure that you have what you need to tackle the world of crew work, with professionalism and organisation at all times.
CV Writing Services
Breaking into any industry comes with its own trials and tribulations, but when dealing with crew work and the maritime industry as a whole, having a refined and concise CV sets you apart. In the maritime industry, presenting yourself well goes a long way, and requires a little bit of know-how about the industry. For crew and Captains alike, having the support of professionals to guide your hand ensures a functional portal to smooth sailing.
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Having a CV that stands out and sets you apart from the rest is crucial to getting your foot in the door and beginning your journey as a crew member. At Diamond Crew Solutions, we have done extensive market research and consulted experienced Captains, HOD's and recruiters from across the industry to find out exactly what it is they look for in a prospective crew member.
With the important information in hand, we can better support you in developing a CV that truly makes you stand out.
Crew Background Checks
A new extension of our services that ensures you know exactly who will be working on your boat. While we extensively vet all our candidates and crew, we do understand how many Captains want to see it on paper. With this service option we can get a full understanding of your chosen crew and ensure that there is nothing hidden from your sight.
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All crew who sign up with our system understand the importance of having a clean working history, showing their ability to perform professionally at all times, and in turn provide high quality results for future employers. Contact us to find out more about these services.
A free consultation with our expert team!
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Terms & Conditions
Please note: Our membership fees entitle the member to make use of our services from an administrative standpoint. Any additional costs incurred while services are rendered are for the member's own account.​
Items that would be considered additional charges include, but are not limited to:
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Cost of Seaman's Book
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Cost of Recruitment Portal Entries
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Cost of visas and applicable service fees
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Cost of license renewals or upfront payments to government entities
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Cost of Medicals
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Costs associated with re-endorsing or re-validating licenses or tickets
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Courier Fees
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Costs of additional courses or training