OceanBridge was founded in 2018 in Rotterdam by maritime veterans who saw a gap between how cruise lines hired and what candidates actually needed.
OceanBridge Talent Group was born out of frustration. Our founders — a former cruise ship Hotel Director and a maritime HR manager — watched candidates pay thousands in illegitimate fees, accept roles they weren't right for, and return home disillusioned after first contracts.
They built OceanBridge with three non-negotiable principles: transparency, zero candidate fees, and honest matching. Rather than filling quotas, we focus on long-term career fit — because a crew member who thrives is better for the cruise line, better for guests, and better for our reputation.
Today, operating from Rotterdam, Dubai, Miami, and Manila, we place professionals from over 60 nationalities aboard vessels operating on every ocean.
To connect the right maritime talent with the right opportunities — with complete transparency, zero exploitation, and genuine care for every candidate's long-term career.
To become the world's most trusted name in cruise ship staffing — setting the standard for ethical maritime recruitment across every ocean region.
Full compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. No fees charged to candidates. Every placement backed by a contract that meets international labour standards.
Recruiters, mariners, and HR professionals who have worked both sides of the industry.
Former Hotel Director on MSC and Costa vessels. 14 years at sea before transitioning into maritime HR consulting in 2016.
15 years maritime HR across Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation. Led fleet-wide crew recruitment for Azamara from 2012–2017.
Former Spa & Wellness Manager with Norwegian Cruise Line. Specialist in guest-facing and wellness department placements.
Marine Engineer (ex-Holland America). STCW expert and primary point of contact for technical and deck department candidates.
Maritime Labour Convention specialist and MLC 2006 auditor. Oversees all contractual standards and candidate documentation.
Based in Manila. Former Cruise Director with Princess Cruises. Leads Southeast Asian candidate outreach and placement.