Uniting Lithuanian Crewing
Welcome to the Lithuanian Crewing Companies Association
We unite and represent Lithuania’s leading crewing companies at the national and international level. Our mission is to strengthen the position of Lithuania as a trusted maritime nation by ensuring high standards in crewing, fair employment practices, and active dialogue with government, international organizations, and society
As an association, we:
Defend our members’ rights and interests. Provide guidance on legislation, compliance industry trends. Organize seminars, workshops, and events.
Together, we:
We create a strong, transparent and competitive maritime labour market by championing ethical recruitment, investing in skills, sharing best practices.
News & Events
Lithuanian Sea Captains Association Visits OJ Crew for Insightful Maritime Discussions
Members of the Lithuanian Sea Captains Association recently visited OJ Crew, where CEO Artur Trus introduced the guests
“Albatross” Maritime Culture Awards ceremony
On May 15th, the annual “Albatross” Maritime Culture Awards ceremony took place at the “Albatross” monument in Smiltynė,
National Student Competition “Jūrų Keliais” 2026
Last week, Klaipėda became the center of maritime spirit and youth engagement as the national student competition “Jūrų
Our Mission & Values
Integrity
Fair recruitment and transparent processes across all members.
Excellence
Continuous training and quality
placements for seafarers.
Compliance
Adherence to code of conduct and international standards.
Companies in association
Atlas Professionals Lithuania
Association Member
An international recruitment company connecting professionals with the energy and marine industries. With over 40 years of experience, Atlas Professionals provides tailored personnel solutions to meet clients’ specific needs worldwide.
Novikontas
Association Member
A leading maritime crew supplier in the Baltics since 1995, based in Klaipeda and Riga. The company offers crewing, recruitment, and training services with well-screened and certified seafarers, ensuring professional and long-term cooperation with clients
OJ Crew
Association Member
An international HR management services provider for the maritime, oil and gas sectors. Founded in 2013, OJ Crew builds sustainable relationships based on loyalty, transparency, and reliability, delivering recruitment services of substance and value.
Baltlanta
Association Member
A fishing company based in Klaipeda, founded in 1996. It owns Moonzund-type fishing vessels operating in the Atlantic Ocean.
Kroneksas
Association Member
Specializes in recruitment and supply of qualified marine and offshore personnel across various sectors, including offshore, towing, wind farm support, and merchant shipping.
Partners
Lithuanian Seafarers’ Union
Association partner
Represents and defends the professional, labor, economic, and social rights of seafarers and workers connected to the maritime industry in Lithuania and abroad.
Vilnius Tech – Lithuanian Maritime Academy (LMA)
Association partner
Specializes in recruitment and supply of qualified marine and offshore personnel across various sectors, including offshore, towing, wind farm support, and merchant shipping.
Lithuanian Maritime Transport Administration
Association partner
Ensures maritime safety, pollution prevention, ship security, and proper working and living conditions for seafarers; establishes and supervises compliance with technical and organizational safety requirements.
Lithuanian Shipmasters Association
Association partner
The Association engages in social activities, provides consultations on ship navigation and crew management for shipowners, and assists maritime schools in arranging onboard training for seafarers.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)
Association partner
An international trade union federation representing transport workers’ unions and supporting seafarers worldwide since 1896.
