Connecting Pacific Island Seafarers with the World

Reliable seafarers. Trusted recruitment. Global standards.

Alpha Pacific Navigation connects experienced South Pacific seafarers with reputable shipowners, ship managers and maritime employers worldwide. With more than 30 years of industry experience, we combine regional knowledge with international maritime standards to deliver dependable crew solutions and career opportunities.

For Shipowners & Principals
For Seafarers

30+ Years Experience

Trusted Maritime Partner

Professional Screening

Compliance Focused

How Can We Help You?

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For Shipowners & Principals

Looking for qualified, reliable South Pacific Island crew? Alpha Pacific Navigation provides recruitment, screening, documentation and crew placement services tailored to your requirements.

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For Seafarers

Looking for your next opportunity at sea? Register with Alpha Pacific Navigation to access international employment opportunities with reputable maritime employers.

Register as a Seafarer

Why Alpha Pacific Navigation?

Experience you can build crew around

Successful crewing is more than matching a person to a position. It requires reliable recruitment, professional screening, regional knowledge and a clear understanding of each principal’s requirements.

  • We understand the people, training pathways and maritime workforce of the South Pacific.

  • Candidates are assessed against the requirements, qualifications, experience and applicable maritime standards.

  • Our recruitment and placement processes are structured around applicable maritime requirements and standards, including MLC Regulation 1.4 and Standard A1.4.

  • We build lasting relationships with seafarers, shipowners and maritime partners.

For Shipowners & Principals

Reliable Crew. Professional Process

From recruitment and screening through documentation and deployment, Alpha Pacific Navigation provides a structured approach to sourcing qualified South Pacific seafarers for international vessels.

  • We review your vessel, position and crew requirements.

  • We source candidates through our South Pacific recruitment network.

  • Qualifications, experience and documentation are assessed against your requirements.

  • We coordinate the recruitment and placement process through to crew deployment.

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For Seafarers

Your Skills Can Take You Around The World

Whether you are an experienced officer, engineer, rating or beginning your maritime career, Alpha Pacific Navigation connects South Pacific seafarers with international opportunities.

Register your details with Alpha Pacific Navigation and keep your profile and maritime documents up to date so we can consider you for suitable opportunities.

Register as a Seafarer

Important: Always verify recruitment information through official Alpha Pacific Navigation channels. Be cautious of anyone requesting money or personal information while claiming to represent APN.

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The APN Story

More Than 30 Years of Connecting Pacific Talent With Global Shipping

Since 1992, Alpha Pacific Navigation has been part of the South Pacific maritime recruitment industry, helping South Pacific Island seafarers pursue careers at sea and supporting international shipping companies with qualified crew.

Our Story

Compliance & Standards

Professional Recruitment. Responsible Placement

Alpha Pacific Navigation maintains recruitment and placement processes focused on applicable international maritime requirements, appropriate documentation and the professional treatment of seafarers.

Learn More About Our Compliance & Policies:

Our Compliance & Policies
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Vacancies

Positions currently open for application:

  • Ordinary Seaman

  • Able Seafarer

  • Fitter

  • Wiper

  • Chief Cook

  • Messman

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