StarOcean was established in 2012, initially under a different name, with the objective of providing high-quality crew management services to its Principals and seafarers. In 2016, the company began operating as StarOcean Manning Philippines, Inc., moving into modern facilities and strengthening its commitment to sourcing, developing, and deploying highly skilled Filipino seafarers to a diversified fleet of dry bulk carriers and tankers.
Today, StarOcean maintains a crew pool of over 4,000 competent seafarers and provides crew management services to over 120 vessels. Supported by an experienced and dedicated shore-based team, we continuously build our knowledge, capabilities, and systems to deliver seamless, reliable, and responsive service to our Principals.
We are committed to providing reliable, efficient, and flexible crew management solutions tailored to the individual requirements of our clients. We strive not only to meet expectations, but to consistently deliver high standards of service and create meaningful value for the businesses we support.
Our team combines strong technical and practical knowledge with extensive industry experience, enabling StarOcean to provide effective crew management throughout the employment cycle — from recruitment and selection to training, deployment, engagement, and continued professional development.
Beyond serving leading shipowning companies, StarOcean places strong emphasis on the recruitment, selection, training, development, and retention of Filipino seafarers. We recognize that every Principal has distinct operational requirements and standards. Accordingly, we provide specialized and customized training programs designed to meet the specific needs of our Principals and their respective fleets.
These programs are delivered through our dedicated Training Department and supported by our in-house training facilities and computer-based training (CBT) rooms, helping ensure that our seafarers are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe and efficient vessel operations.
Through our commitment to quality, competence, continuous improvement, and strong crew relations, StarOcean continues to strengthen its position as a trusted crew management partner to its Principals and a dependable career partner to Filipino seafarers.
