Activities

French Manning

We supply STCW-certified French seafarers under conditions that meet and exceed MLC standards. Our teams are ready to support maritime operators in demanding environments, with a strong focus on offshore energy and specialized operations.

→ Our operations cover crews on :

• SOVs
• CTVs
• Guard vessels
• Survey ships
• Jack-ups
• Barges
• FSRU
• and more.

From Master to AB, we deliver contract-ready crews and handle: logistics, expenses, training, career follow-up, and promotions.

→ Our seafarers are fully compliant with all international maritime regulations

Our crew are holding valid STCW-compliant certificates, trained in recognized institutions such as the École Nationale Supérieure Maritime (ENSM) for officers, and specialized maritime schools for ratings.

Our crew are employed under French law, with full ENIM social security coverage, and benefit from working conditions that go beyond international standards.

We offer both fixed-term and permanent French Seafarer Employment Agreements, providing a secure legal and social framework for long-term crew deployment.

→ Our structured and transparent recruitment process adapts to your internal standards

Each seafarer is selected based on:

• Certifications
• Sea time experiences
• References check  
• Maritime education

With the same standards you would apply internally.

We also handle : documentation, flag compliance, and project-specific crew requirements, while maintaining full alignment with MLC and international regulations.

→ Our human approach is what sets us apart

We assess not only technical competence, but also personality, mindset, expectations, and crew compatibility.

We know the people we place.

We maintain strong, direct relationships with our crews and follow their development — because a stable and cohesive team begins with the right fit.

→ DNV-Certified Leadership in Maritime Crew Solutions:

O5 Marine stands out as one of the few organizations dually certified by DNV—both as a Crew Manning Office and a Private Recruitment and Placement Service (RPS) provider. This rare recognition underscores our commitment to excellence, compliance, and reliability in crew management.

French Local Content & Reflagging

Stay compliant. Operate with clarity and confidence in French waters.

Any operation in French territorial waters or the French Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — particularly in the context of Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) — must comply with strict French Host State requirements.

We provide the expertise and operational support needed to ensure full compliance and seamless integration into the French regulatory framework.

Our Services

→ Regulatory Consulting

Structured support to help you meet all French maritime regulatory obligations:

• Comprehensive analysis of your crew setup: contracts, social security coverage, wage compliance
• Tailored solutions to ensure vessel compliance with French standards
• Assistance before and during operations, including coordination with French authorities
• Support in obtaining the required Host State Declaration

→ Crew Compliance Solutions

Aligning your existing crew structure with French legal requirements — without disrupting your operations:

• Management of French social security declarations for foreign crews under foreign contracts
• Secondment of foreign or EU crew under a compliant French O5 Marine employment contract

→ French Crew Supply

Fulfilling local content requirements with qualified French seafarers:

• Provision of certified French seafarers — from Masters to ABs — during operations in French waters
• Deployment of a French liaison officer onboard to coordinate with local stakeholders and authorities

→ Reflagging Under the French RIF Flag

Switching your vessel to the French International Register (RIF) can be required or strategically beneficial for operations in French territorial waters, including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This is especially relevant for compliance with Host State regulations, local content requirements, and French maritime law.

We offer end-to-end reflagging services to ensure your transition is smooth, fast, and fully compliant. Our services include:

• Eligibility assessment and analysis of administrative, technical, and legal requirements
• Coordination with French maritime authorities and classification societies
• Support with all legal documentation, including Safe Manning Certificates and safety management system compliance
• Crew integration under French regulations (employment contracts, wages, social security, etc.)
• Full follow-up until vessel registration under the RIF flag is successfully completed

With extensive operational expertise and direct liaison with French institutions, we ensure a secure and timely reflagging process — minimizing delays and ensuring full regulatory compliance from day one.

Ship Management Services

We offer comprehensive maritime fleet management solutions designed to ensure your vessels operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with international maritime regulations, including ISM and flag state requirements.

Our third-party ship management services cover all critical aspects of vessel operations, including:

• Crew management – Recruitment, management, and welfare of experienced, certified seafarers
• Technical management – Preventive and corrective maintenance to optimize vessel performance
• Safety & compliance – Implementation of safety standards and regulatory frameworks
• Financial management – Transparent budgeting, expense monitoring, and cost control
• Regulatory support – Ensuring compliance with flag state, classification society, and international maritime law

By choosing us as your ship management partner, you gain a trusted team focused on operational performance, regulatory integrity, and long-term vessel value.

Technical Assistance

We provide shipowners and operators with targeted technical assistance for specific needs, both onboard and ashore.

What We’ve Done :

→ Deployment of Superintendents

We have assembled and coordinated superintendent teams for a range of technical assignments: planned maintenance, vessel modifications, and system integration oversight.
This includes the supervision of specific onboard installations; such as crane systems on SOVs.

→ Support During Vessel Construction

We have assisted clients during newbuild projects by following up on specific construction stages, providing technical oversight and ensuring alignment with class and flag requirements.

→ Technical Documentation

We have authored and delivered regulatory documents such as Ballast Water Management Plans, tailored for dredgers, ensuring full compliance with regulation.