“Volans” and its subsidiary “Volan-Sea” are one of the leading and the most experienced crewing agencies in Ukraine that specialize on selecting qualified personnel for cruise vessels and yachts. We are still the sole and exclusive crewing agents for Louis Cruise Lines since 1997 and since 2004 we started cooperation with Princess Cruises ( Bermuda Company). We are also crewing agents for AIDA Cru
ises, Panstar Lines, Swan Hellenic, Mano Maritime as well as Louis Hotels. At present our crew is working on board more than 40 cruise vessels of Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines, Louis Cruise Lines and other vessels of our Principals (25 vessels out of 40 carry over 1500 passengers). About 1000 new joiners are embarking the vessels of our Principals through our company every year. All managers of “Volans” and “Volan-Sea” have strong sea-going experience, most of them on board the vessels of our Shipowners, which enables us to select, train and inform our candidates in conformity with the standards set by our Principals. Marine agencies “Volans” and “Volan-Sea” possess all the state licenses and certificates that are necessary for legal crewing activities in Ukraine. Our core business embraces selection of the most qualified and fit for any particular position personnel for cruise vessels and yachts (officers, service crew, entertainment, medical personnel, etc.). Our company operates a constantly developing database that exceeds 10 000 members and is capable of satisfying the most exacting crew demands in the shortest terms. We have a widespread and intensive network of sub-agents in various regions of Ukraine, Russia and Moldova. We have a solid and long-lasting cooperation with numerous Marine Academies, Colleges and Training Centers, as well as Service Schools, Colleges and Foreign Language Universities, located in the major cities of Ukraine. Our characteristic feature is the ability to supply multilingual crew (mostly combination of English, German, French, Spanish and Italian languages). We make special efforts to verify the authenticity of all marine documents and certificates of approved candidates. All our crew members are to pass medical examination only in the medical centers, approved by P&I Club. The new-joiners are obliged to pass a pre-joining training that includes:
a) familiarization with Rules & Regulations of the corresponding company;
b) familiarization with Code of Conduct of the corresponding company;
c) job description;
d) personal behavior in multinational environment;
e) sanitary rules (USPH);
We are processing feedbacks on our crew that we receive directly from our Principals prior to giving a chance to work through our agency again. Our aim is to select strongly motivated crew, ready and willing to work in our Principal’s company on a long term basis. About 70% of our ex-crew has been working with us for 5 years and more, which underlines our success in this field. We are interested in new connections and are always open to mutually beneficial cooperation.
