DIRECT HIRING. FAIR CREWING.

TURTLE connects seafarers and shipping companies directly.

Equal and fair. 

TURTLE lifts seafarers out of inefficient recruitment structures, providing a safe gateway to trustworthy, vetted employers.

We want to enable you to get a good job with a good employer. TURTLE’s mission is to make the recruiting process for seafarers and shipping companies transparent and easy. You simply need to create your professional profile with us and be found by your shipping company of choice.

NEW: Get notifications about new job opportunities on your mobile device by installing the TURTLE App.
Download here!

TURTLE. Your reliable and trustworthy job marketplace.

  • Be found & hired directly by reputable shipping companies

    We strive to bring together seafarers and shipping companies directly from all over the world.

  • Recruitment free of Charge


    Every seafarer deserves fair and efficient recruitment structures. TURTLE provides a safe gateway to trustworthy, vetted employers.

  • Learn more about potential employers

    At TURTLE seafarers can meet shipping companies directly. Get to know prospective employers and choose the companies you potentially want to work for.

  • Keep control over your data

    Protecting your data is very important to us. Your profile at TURTLE is private. Manage who can see your profile during the matchmaking process.

  • TURTLE works fully compliant with MLC 2006, local labour regulations & EU GDPR

    At TURTLE we provide a safe gateway to trustworthy, vetted employers. We want to enable efficient and fair crewing, with mutual respect, strictly adhering to MLC 2006, local labor regulations & EU GDPR.

  • TURTLE Salarycheck

    Check your salary level compared to other seafarers with our innovative salary comparison tool.

Any questions? Check our FAQ

Trusted by crews worldwide

Master, CONTAINER

“Personally, I think the drive of TURTLE to engage in the industry is special.”

4th Engineer, Bulk Carrier

“Having experienced unemployment as a qualified seafarer when COVID hit, I deeply empathize with the challenges my fellow South African seafarers are facing. TURTLE stands out as one of the few international companies dedicated to bridging that gap. Additionally, I’m passionate about women’s empowerment and strongly believe in seeing more women excel and dominate in the industry.”

Able-Bodied Seaman, BULK CARRIER

“The app is simple to use and the interview is fantastic: friendly, intelligent, they are doing a great job. ”

3rd Officer, CONTAINER

“TURTLE will help you to reach more companies, without the need to fill up a lot of applications.”

How to register at TURTLE

  • Registration form page with red hexagon and blue background featuring "Register Now!" text, input fields for name and email, and logos of shipping companies.

    Register on our website

    It only takes you one minute: Go to registration!

  • Illustration with the number 2, three blue circles containing diploma icons connected by a red line.

    Login to your account and fill in mandatory fields

    Please upload licences and certificates, fill in job preferences, personal details, etc.

  • Illustration of a smartphone displaying a faceless person wearing a sailor outfit on a video call, with a large number 3 and a red line background.

    We will arrange for a video call

    We are looking forward to meeting you

  • Illustration featuring a large white number 4, two sailors with beards wearing white hats and blue uniforms, a red outlined polygon shape, and a blue satellite floating in a dark background.

    Ahoy! Welcome on board

    You are registered by now and can be found by shipping companies.

    Download the TURTLE App for push notifications about new job opportunities!

REGISTER NOW

Trusted by reputable shipping companies

  • Hapag-Lloyd
  • NSB Group
  • Maersk logo featuring a white seven-pointed star on a blue background next to the text 'MAERSK' in bold black letters.
  • seaspan
  • Dorian LPG logo with text and a stylized flame icon.
  • Subsea 7 logo on a white background
  • Sea chefs logo with a blue spiral design and text inside a circle.
  • ORION Reederei
  • SMT Shipping logo featuring blue waves and a yellow sun.
  • Atlantic / Asiatic Lloyd
  • Lomar logo with a blue abstract design on a white background
  • Logo of Harren & Partner with stylized ship sails above the company name.
  • Minmarine logo with "A member of the Minship group" tagline.
  • Oldendorff logo with "EO" in a stylized flag design.
  • Logo of Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management featuring a blue flag with three fish inside a laurel wreath and a red rectangle with a white structure symbol.
  • Logo of Delos Navigation Ltd featuring a stylized letter 'D' with an abstract animal silhouette.
  • Logo with the text 'Scorpio' in stylized lettering on a transparent background.
  • Text reading 'and more...' in teal color on a transparent background.

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL.

Real stories from our Mentorship Program

Explore the impact of our Mentorship Program through the experiences of its participants. Watch their testimonials to see how mentorship has propelled their careers and personal growth. Interested in joining? Discover how you can start your own success story with us today.

We’d love to feature your amazing sea adventures!

Share your photos and help inspire and connect our seafarer community around the world.

Whether it’s a breathtaking sunset at sea or a memorable meal onboard, your experiences bring the seafaring life to light. We can’t wait to see your favorite moments!

Please be aware that by sending us your pictures/videos, you agree that TURTLE uses them for company publications, our website, and our social media channels as stated in our consent document below (Option 1). If you expressly agree in your email with a publication by partner companies of TURTLE, we shall contact you in advance about such third parties (Option 2).
You can revoke your consent at any time under: hello@go-turtle.com. For more detailed information concerning our privacy policy and your rights please visit our website under: https://www.go-turtle.com/privacy-policy/.

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Contact


If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us.

E-Mail
hello@go-turtle.com