How We Verify Jobs on JobInShip

Before a vacancy appears on JobInShip, we run multiple checks on the company, its licenses and the job details to reduce the risk of scams and unsafe offers for seafarers.

1. Company Background Check

Every new employer is checked manually before we publish any of their vacancies. We look at:

  • Registered company name and address
  • Official website and contact details
  • Presence in maritime databases and professional networks
  • Online reputation and seafarer feedback where available

2. License & RPSL Verification

For manning agents and crewing agencies, we try to confirm official approvals wherever possible. For example, in India we look for a valid RPSL (Recruiting and Placement of Seafarers License).

We may check:

  • Government or flag-state listings of approved agencies
  • Company registration numbers mentioned on the website or documents
  • Past regulatory actions or warnings where information is public

3. Vacancy Content Review

Each job post is reviewed for basic quality and red flags before publishing. We pay attention to:

  • Clear job title, vessel type and trade
  • Required certificates and experience
  • Realistic salary range (where provided)
  • Contact method and application instructions

Red Flags We Watch For

  • Requests for payment to “secure” a job or schedule an interview
  • Promises that sound “too good to be true” with no clear requirements
  • Poorly written offers with suspicious email IDs

4. Ongoing Monitoring

Verification is not one-time. If we receive complaints from seafarers, see negative patterns, or notice any changes in company details, we may:

  • Pause or remove their vacancies
  • Request updated documents and clarifications
  • Mark the company as “use extra caution” internally

5. Your Role in Staying Safe

Even with all checks, no job portal can guarantee 100% safety. You should always:

  • Refuse to pay any agent to “get a job”
  • Verify license numbers and approvals independently
  • Keep copies of all emails, receipts and offer letters
  • Ask questions if something feels wrong or unclear
Important: JobInShip.com is a job listing platform, not a recruiting agency. We do our best to filter out bad actors, but final responsibility to verify documents and offers always rests with the seafarer.