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Is your company looking for harbour tug / towage crew?

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Are you looking for a job in harbour tug / towage?

Located in the heart of Rotterdam’s harbour, we witness daily the critical role the towage industry plays in ensuring a smooth and safe harbour supply chain. At Flexbox, our dedicated department for Harbour Tug & Towage specialists operates under the trusted name: Easycrew.

Since its founding in 2018, Easycrew has been a trusted name in maritime staffing, specializing in both maritime and technical roles within the Tug & Towage industry. With over 35 years of expertise, Easycrew has built a solid reputation for understanding the fast-paced, 24/7 demands of the tug- & towage market, with a particular focus on the Benelux harbours.

In 2024, Easycrew reached an exciting new chapter by merging with the Dutch branch office of Flexbox Crewing. Together, the two firms combine their strengths to form a more robust presence in the maritime staffing industry, while continuing to focus on their individual areas of expertise.

Tug & Towage department, which has been at the heart of Easycrew’s operations, will remain under the Easycrew brand as part of Flexbox Crewing. This ensures that clients in the towage sector will continue to receive the same exceptional service they rely on, now with the added advantage of a broader network and enhanced resources.

The Tug- & Towage market is characterised by having a few big employers. At Easycrew-Flexbox, our mission isn’t to become the largest player, but to consistently deliver high-value services with a personal touch.

We offer temporary and long-term crewing solutions for Tug- and Towage companies all across Europe.

We maintain a skilled pool of Tugboat Masters, Engineers, and AB’s, ready to be allocated to our clients on a flexible basis. Simply submit your staffing request by sending an email at info@easycrew.com, and our team will do their best to either schedule one of our trusted regulars or source a qualified professional externally to cover the shift. Additionally, we hold an AÜG license, allowing us to post workers in German ports and on German-flagged vessels, ensuring compliance and flexibility in staffing solutions.

We provide Tugboat Masters, Engineers, and AB’s, rotating on fixed schedules for clients in the ports of Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam. Our partner contracts allow for a seamless transfer of crew contracts after 180 contracted days, ensuring smooth transitions for long-term staffing needs.

Looking to fill a long-term position? Let us find the right crew for you and handle the recruitment and employment process. Simply submit your staffing request via email at info@easycrew.com, and our team will promptly reach out to discuss your requirements. As a licensed AÜG holder, we also provide compliant and flexible staffing solutions for German ports and German-flagged vessels.

In addition to these options, we provide payroll and contract services through our Dutch or Cypriot branches. Contact us to discuss your unique requirements. Navigating the complex labor laws in the European shipping market can be challenging. Our goal is to find a customized solution for your business.

Project Staff

At Easycrew, we may be a smaller player in the maritime staffing industry, but that’s exactly what sets us apart. With our hands-on approach and direct lines of communication, we offer quick, personalized responses to your staffing needs. Whether you’re managing offshore operations or harbour-based projects, we understand the importance of having experienced Tug and Towage professionals on your team.

 

We regularly assist in the transportation of tugs between harbours and can source skilled project professionals for assignments across the globe. Our size allows us to be flexible and responsive, ensuring you receive the right personnel, quickly and efficiently, to keep your projects on course.

We may be a small player in a market dominated by big names, but what sets us apart is our ability to offer direct, fast communication. Our size allows us to be agile and responsive, ensuring your staffing needs are met quickly and efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions about our harbour towage crew

We have Harbour Tugboat Masters, Engineers, and ABs (Able Seamen) under contract. If you require a specific profile, we can also source the right employee based on your needs. Our crew primarily consists of Dutch and Belgian professionals, as we focus on serving the harbours of Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.

Our main focus is the harbour towage. We do source and employ candidates for project work when clients request it, but it’s not our main focus.