Your gateway to a global maritime career.

Global Gateway Crewing Services Inc. recruits, trains, and deploys skilled Filipino seafarers to quality vessels around the world.

Global Gateway Crewing Services reception, Aseana City, Manila
3 offices Manila · Cebu · Iloilo Walk-ins welcome
DMW DMW LicensedDMW-278-SB-09112025-R-MLC
Licensed & accredited DMW-278-SB-09112025-R-MLC
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Filipino Association for Mariners' Employment (FAME)
ISO 9001:2015 · MLC Quality & Labour certified
1984
Serving the maritime industry since
50,000+
Seafarers employed group-wide
3,000+
Well-trained crew in the active pool
1,750
New Aseana City headquarters
Global Gateway operations floor with Manila skyline
8912 Asean Avenue Building, Aseana City
30+Years
Who we are

A trusted bridge between Filipino seafarers and the world's fleet.

Global Gateway Crewing Services Inc. (formerly Seaworld Marine Services) is the Philippine manning arm of Global Seaways Ltd of Piraeus, Greece, a name that has stood in the crewing industry since 1984.

From our new state-of-the-art offices in Aseana City, Manila, we run a true one-stop shop: recruitment, in-house training, and a seafarer medical centre all within reach, so our crew are prepared, cared for, and deployed on time.

Global principalsVessels crewed for owners worldwide
MLC-compliantFair contracts & competitive wages
Cared forOn-site training & medical
People firstHigh retention, loyal crew
Recruiting Filipino seafarers for vessels worldwide
For seafarers

Sail further with a crew that has your back.

A career at sea should reward the sacrifice. Here is what sailing with Global Gateway means for you and your family.

Global Gateway crew sending off to a Castor Ships vessel
Bon voyage · Castor Ships crew
Global Gateway crew joining a Petrochem-managed vessel
Deployed · Petrochem crew
Global Gateway crew batch at the Manila office
New batch, ready to sail

Quality principals

Steady employment on well-managed bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships worldwide.

Grow your rank

Cadetship programs and in-house training help ratings climb to senior officer ranks.

Welfare & care

On-site medical, crew welfare support, and a team that treats you like family.

Fair contracts

MLC-compliant terms, competitive wages, and honest, on-time allotments to your family.

24/7 crewing

A crewing team assembling crews around the clock, so joining and relief run smoothly.

A proven name

Part of the Global Seaways Group, an award-winning employer of Filipino seafarers.

Apply or walk in

Submit your profile online through our SeamanBio page, or visit any of our three offices. Walk-ins are welcome.

Screening & medical

We handle interview, pre-employment screening, and medical at our on-site diagnostic centre.

Documentation & deploy

STCW and flag documents, clothing package, ticket, then off you go. Bon voyage.

For shipowners & principals

Complete crewing, managed end to end.

From a single seafarer to a full crew complement. Quality service at competitive cost, backed by the systems of the Global Seaways Group.

01

Crew Management

Full lifecycle of the human element on board: selection, deployment, payroll, appraisals, welfare, and KPI reporting.

02

Crew Manning

From one seafarer to a full complement, drawn from a pool of 3,000+ trained, medically fit, committed crew.

03

Training

Quality STCW and specialised training through our own Nautilus Pacific centre, 500+ trainees every month.

04

Insurance

Top P&I cover and complementary products for seafarer medical issues: injury, illness, repatriation, disability.

05

On-board Assessment

STCW I/6 assessment and training delivered on board by qualified multinational trainer-assessors.

06

Chartering

An in-house chartering desk assisting with charter parties, financial deals, and legal matters worldwide.

07

Other Services

Claims handling, CBA agreements (ITF, IMEC), flag endorsements, secure web portal, and VoIP for principals.

Talk to our team

Tell us your fleet and trading area, and we'll tailor a crewing solution.

Contact us →
Bulk carrier EFROSSINI at sea
Trusted at sea

Crewing vessels that keep world trade moving.

Our seafarers serve on modern vessels across every major trade lane, for principals who demand safety, reliability, and quality.

Bulk Carriers Oil & Chemical Tankers Container Ships Specialist & Off-shore
The Global Seaways Group

One network, from Piraeus to Manila.

Global Gateway is part of a worldwide crewing network, working shoulder to shoulder with sister companies that make Aseana City a true one-stop shop.

Global Seaways worldwide network map
  • Global Gateway Crewing Services Inc.

    Manning & recruitment, the Philippine crewing arm.

  • '13

    Stella Marris Shipmanagement Inc.

    Ship management, established in Manila in 2013.

  • '12

    Nautilus Pacific Maritime Training Center

    Own training centre, 500+ trainees every month.

  • '20

    Ippokratis Diagnostic Services Inc.

    Seafarer medical & diagnostics, on-site.

  • Global Seaways Ltd · Piraeus

    The principal office in Greece, serving since 1984.

Recognised by the POEA
"Outstanding Employer of the Filipino Seafarers."
Awarded to the Global Seaways principal office
Quality & compliance

Held to the highest standard, every voyage.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certifiedQuality management across every branch office.
  • MLC compliantMaritime Labour Convention standards for seafarer welfare.
  • DMW licensedFully accredited by the Department of Migrant Workers.
  • Code of EthicsIntegrity, safety, and honesty guide every decision we make.
Visit us

Three offices, one open door.

Apply online anytime, or drop by. Walk-in applicants are always welcome.

Main office

Manila

9th Floor, East Tower, Unit 905B–910B, 8912 Asean Avenue Bldg., Aseana City, Parañaque
Mon–Sat · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Branch

Cebu

4th Floor, Room 407, CDC Bldg. 1, Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City
Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Branch

Iloilo

Unit 306A, Succor Perpetual Business Centre, 38 San Agustin St., Iloilo City
Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

No appointment needed: walk-in applicants are welcome at every branch.

Ready for your global future?

Join the thousands of Filipino seafarers who have sailed the world with Global Gateway. Your next contract starts here.