Telegram Channels for Maritime Jobs: Where Seafarers Can Find Work at Sea
Telegram has become one of the most convenient tools for finding maritime jobs and seafarer vacancies.
Unlike traditional job websites, where seafarers often need to check for new offers every day, Telegram allows you to receive fresh vacancies directly in your feed as soon as they are published.
At CREW ARIA, we separate maritime vacancies by major fleet sectors so seafarers can follow only the job opportunities that are relevant to them.
You can subscribe to dedicated channels for Offshore, Merchant Fleet, Tankers and Yachts, while also following the main channel for general maritime jobs.
Here is how each channel works and which one may be most useful for you.
Maritime Jobs Telegram — General Seafarer Vacancies
The main CREW ARIA — Maritime Jobs Telegram channel is suitable for seafarers who want to see vacancies from different sectors in one place.
Vacancies may include positions for:
Deck Department
Master;
Chief Officer;
Second Officer;
Third Officer;
Deck Cadet;
Boatswain;
Able Seaman;
Ordinary Seaman.
Engine Department
Chief Engineer;
Second Engineer;
Third Engineer;
Fourth Engineer;
ETO;
Electrician;
Motorman;
Fitter;
Engine Cadet.
Catering & Hotel Department
Chief Cook;
Cook;
Steward;
Stewardess;
Camp Boss;
and other positions.
The main channel is especially useful for seafarers who do not want to limit themselves to one fleet sector and are open to different types of vessels.
In one feed, you can find vacancies from merchant shipping, offshore, tanker and yacht sectors.
👉 CREW ARIA — Maritime Jobs Telegram Channel
Offshore Jobs Telegram Channel
Seafarers with offshore experience should also follow CREW ARIA — Offshore Vacancies.
This channel publishes vacancies on specialised offshore vessels, including:
PSV — Platform Supply Vessel
AHTS — Anchor Handling Tug Supply
DSV — Diving Support Vessel
CSV — Construction Support Vessel
MPSV — Multipurpose Support Vessel
SOV — Service Operation Vessel
Cable-Laying Vessel
Survey Vessel
Offshore Wind Vessels
and other offshore fleet types.
Typical positions include:
Master / Captain;
Chief Officer;
SDPO;
DPO;
Second Officer DPO;
Chief Engineer;
Second Engineer;
ETO;
Crane Operator;
Rigger;
AB;
Motorman;
Cook;
Camp Boss.
Many offshore vacancies require additional experience and specialised certificates.
These may include:
DP Unlimited Certificate
BOSIET / FOET;
HUET;
offshore medical;
GWO for offshore wind;
experience on a specific vessel type;
UK Working Rights;
Schengen Visa;
US B1 OCS or other documents depending on the operating region.
For seafarers already working in the offshore sector, a dedicated Offshore Telegram Channel makes it much easier to find relevant job opportunities quickly.
👉 CREW ARIA — Offshore Jobs Telegram Channel
Merchant Fleet Jobs Telegram Channel
For merchant seafarers, there is a dedicated CREW ARIA — Merchant Fleet Jobs channel.
It includes vacancies on traditional commercial vessels such as:
Bulk Carriers;
Container Ships;
General Cargo Ships;
Ro-Ro vessels;
Heavy Lift Vessels;
Reefer Ships;
Multipurpose Vessels;
Car Carriers;
and other cargo ships.
Common positions include:
Master;
Chief Officer;
Second Officer;
Third Officer;
Chief Engineer;
Second Engineer;
Third Engineer;
ETO;
Boatswain;
Able Seaman;
Ordinary Seaman;
Fitter;
Motorman;
Chief Cook.
This format is especially useful for seafarers who work only in the merchant fleet and do not want to scroll through large numbers of unrelated offshore or yacht vacancies.
👉 CREW ARIA — Merchant Fleet Jobs Telegram Channel
Tanker Jobs Telegram Channel
Tanker employment has its own requirements, so CREW ARIA also operates a dedicated Tanker Jobs Telegram Channel.
Vacancies can include positions on:
Oil Tankers;
Chemical Tankers;
Product Tankers;
LPG Carriers;
LNG Carriers;
Bunker Tankers;
and other specialised tanker vessels.
In addition to standard STCW documentation, many tanker jobs require relevant vessel experience and specialised tanker certificates.
Employers often look at:
previous vessel types;
experience in rank;
Advanced Tanker Training;
time served on a specific tanker type;
valid medical certificate;
visa requirements;
availability for quick joining.
For seafarers with tanker experience, a separate Telegram channel can significantly reduce the time needed to find a suitable vacancy.
👉 CREW ARIA — Tanker Jobs Telegram Channel
Yacht Jobs Telegram Channel
The yachting industry is very different from merchant and offshore shipping, so CREW ARIA also has a dedicated yacht jobs channel.
Here you can find vacancies on:
Motor Yachts;
Sailing Yachts;
Private Yachts;
Charter Yachts;
Superyachts.
Popular positions include:
Stewardess;
Junior Stewardess;
Chief Stewardess;
Second Stewardess;
Deckhand;
Deck/Stew;
Chef;
Cook/Stew;
Engineer;
Captain;
Mate.
In yacht recruitment, employers often look not only at maritime documents but also at hospitality skills.
For a Stewardess, common requirements may include:
STCW Basic Safety;
ENG1;
Food Hygiene;
Security Awareness;
hospitality experience;
good English;
professional Yacht CV;
B1/B2 Visa;
Schengen access.
Some yacht vacancies are suitable for candidates with no previous yachting experience, especially Junior Stewardess and Deckhand positions.
Why Separate Telegram Channels by Fleet Sector?
One of the biggest problems with large maritime jobs channels is the volume of vacancies.
A seafarer with AHTS experience is unlikely to be interested in a Stewardess vacancy on a 40-metre yacht, while a Chief Stewardess does not need to see a Second Engineer vacancy on a Bulk Carrier.
That is why separate channels allow you to follow exactly the sector you need:
There is no limit to how many channels you can follow.
You can stay subscribed to the main CREW ARIA channel while also following one or more specialised sectors.
How to Apply for Maritime Jobs on Telegram
Speed matters, especially when a vacancy is marked:
URGENT
ASAP
Immediate Joining
Joining in 2–3 days
However, sending your CV to every vacancy is not a good strategy.
Before applying, check:
whether the position matches your rank;
whether you have the required vessel experience;
whether your certificates meet the requirements;
whether you hold the required visa;
whether the joining date works for you;
whether you are prepared for the stated rotation or contract length.
After checking the requirements, send the employer an updated CV and a short professional message.
Prepare a Professional Maritime CV
Even if you find a good vacancy through Telegram, the next step depends heavily on the quality of your CV.
An employer should be able to quickly see:
your rank;
work experience;
vessel types;
certificates;
visa status;
contact details;
recent contracts.
With the free CREW ARIA CV Builder, you can create a professional maritime CV, add certificates and supporting documents, and use it when applying for vacancies.
A well-prepared CV is especially important for urgent positions where a crewing manager may review dozens of candidates in a short period of time.
How to Avoid Fake Maritime Vacancies
Telegram is convenient for job searching, but candidates should still be careful.
Before sending documents, check:
whether the company actually exists;
whether it has an official website;
whether the email address matches the company domain;
whether information about the vessel can be verified;
whether the salary and conditions look realistic;
whether someone is asking you to pay for access to the vacancy.
A legitimate crewing company or shipowner should not sell you the vacancy itself.
You should also avoid sending unknown people banking details, passwords or other sensitive information that is not required for normal maritime recruitment.
Telegram or a Maritime Jobs Website — Which Is Better?
The best approach is to use both.
Telegram is useful because it helps you see new vacancies quickly.
A maritime jobs website is better for:
using filters;
searching by rank;
selecting vessel type;
comparing vacancies;
reading additional information;
working with CVs and documents.
That is why Telegram and a traditional maritime jobs platform do not compete with each other — they complement each other.
On CREW ARIA, new vacancies are available on the website, while Telegram helps seafarers discover fresh opportunities faster.
Where to Find Fresh Maritime Jobs
If you are actively looking for work at sea, you can subscribe to several CREW ARIA Telegram channels depending on your sector:
🛢️ Tanker Jobs
🛥️ Yacht Jobs
This allows you to receive the most relevant vacancies and react faster to new job opportunities.
Maritime vacancies are published every day, and some urgent positions can be filled very quickly.
Following specialised Telegram channels allows seafarers to monitor the job market almost in real time and avoid missing suitable contracts.
CREW ARIA brings together vacancies from different fleet sectors in one maritime jobs ecosystem — through the website and dedicated Telegram channels for seafarers.
