Argo Shipping Odessa Ltd – Recruitment Agency Profile

About Agency

Overview

• Established in 2006 in Odessa, Ukraine, specializing in maritime recruitment for container vessels (1000 TEUs), bulk carriers (30,000–170,000 dwt), and dry cargo vessels (3,000–10,000 dwt)
• Maintains a database of over 15,000 Ukrainian seafarers, leveraging visa-free EU port access for crew since June 2017
• Certified under Bureau Veritas Standard for Quality Management System, ensuring standardized service delivery
• Operates from 42 Канатна вулиця, Odesa, with direct crew management services across Black Sea and EU maritime regions
• Provides specialized repair teams for dry docks, including electricians, welders, and fitters

Specializations

• Crew placement for coastal and supply vessels alongside traditional merchant fleets
• Flag state certification compliance for international maritime operations
• Seafarer wage calculation and bank wage project implementation
• On-demand shipyard repair coordination and technical crew deployment

Services & Approach

• End-to-end visa processing with EU Schengen exemption utilization for crew rotations
• Seafarer travel logistics including flight bookings with industry-discounted fares and land transport via mini-bus/train
• Full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) provisioning for embarked crews
• Dry dock support with experienced repair teams specializing in electrical systems and metalwork