VANGUARD MANPOWER JSCFoundation of Success · Hai Phong, Vietnam
Vanguard Manpower JSC supplies STCW-certified Vietnamese seafarers to dry cargo, bulk and container fleets abroad — escorted from our office to sign-on, and fully documented at every step. We also broker ship sale & purchase transactions across the same trade lanes.
"When We're Together, Nothing Is Impossible."
Vanguard operates under Vietnam's overseas labour licensing regime and international maritime labour standards. Certificate numbers are issued to each verified partner on request.
By 2030, to become one of Vietnam's leading providers of manpower and maritime services, helping raise the standard of Vietnamese labour in the international market.
Deliver reliable, internationally-standardised manpower and maritime service solutions that optimise operations.
Create sustainable career opportunities and build the capability of Vietnamese workers.
Help raise the quality of the workforce and the standing of Vietnamese labour in the international market.
Crew supply is the core of the business. Ship brokerage runs alongside it, sharing the same owner and agent relationships across our trade lanes.
Ranks, vacancy numbers, salary and recruitment timelines, updated by our recruitment desk.
| Position | Vessel, DWT | Vacancies | Salary | Join Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief OfficerĐại phó | MV VANGUARD STAR56,000 DWT | 2 | Negotiable | 15/09/2026 | Ongoing |
| 2nd EngineerMáy 2 | MV OCEAN PIONEER38,000 DWT | 3 | Negotiable | 20/09/2026 | Ongoing |
| BosunThủy thủ trưởng | MV VANGUARD STAR56,000 DWT | 1 | Negotiable | 15/09/2026 | Ongoing |
| OilerThợ máy | MV HAI PHONG TRADER28,000 DWT | 4 | Negotiable | 25/09/2026 | Ongoing |
| Able Seaman (AB)Thủy thủ trực ca | MV OCEAN PIONEER38,000 DWT | 5 | Negotiable | 20/09/2026 | Ongoing |
The same sequence runs for every seafarer we deploy, regardless of rank or receiving fleet.
Owner's crew requisition is matched against our verified candidate pool by rank, vessel type and prior fleet experience.
Certificates, endorsements and sea-service records are checked against STCW and the receiving flag's requirements.
Pre-joining medical exam, PPE issuance, visa application and any owner-specific onboarding documentation.
Vanguard books travel and liaises directly with the port agent to confirm the joining schedule and transit arrangements.
Seafarer is escorted to sign-on, with handover documentation completed alongside the outgoing crew member and ship's master.
Monthly wages are routed through Vanguard for disbursement to seafarers' families onshore, for the duration of the contract.
Vanguard's brokerage desk runs on the same owner and agent network built through crew supply — tonnage is sourced, listed and negotiated across dry cargo, bulk and container segments.
Identifying and listing tonnage that matches buyer specifications or seller mandates.
Assisting both sides through Memorandum of Agreement terms on standard Saleform documentation.
Acting as the confidential point of contact between counterparties throughout the transaction.
Coordinating survey scheduling, classification and flag paperwork through to delivery.
VANMANPOWER delivers a complete solution — selection, training, deployment and ongoing management of maritime manpower.
A technology platform that shortens shipowners' search time and gives real control over workforce quality.
Service quality built for zero compromise, at every stage of the crew and brokerage relationship.
VANMANPOWER is the manpower and maritime-services partner for shipowners and international enterprises — delivering an internationally-standardised, end-to-end solution backed by management technology and high-quality manpower from Vietnam.
A running feed of regulatory, training and industry updates relevant to crew supply and ship operations.
A draft circular replacing Circular 20/2023 raises sea-service requirements for engine officers on vessels above 750kW and adds new rules for trainee seafarers holding higher positions.
Read more →Vietnam's Maritime and Inland Waterways Administration reports more than 64,000 of 72,000+ digitised seafarer records are now synchronised with the national database, part of a wider digital transformation drive.
Read more →A new Party directive elevates shipbuilding and the wider maritime sector to a national strategic mission, linking fleets, ports, logistics, training and technical services into one ecosystem.
Read more →A draft circular adds new STCW-aligned training programmes — including deck officer, engine officer and electro-technical officer courses — to strengthen the competitiveness of Vietnamese seafarers abroad.
Read more →Crew requisitions and vessel S&P enquiries both route to the same desk. Expect a response with candidate profiles or listing details, not a form letter.