Employers

Boomgaard Shipping is active in freight transport on the Rhine and its tributaries with both owned and external vessels. In addition, the company engages in the purchase, sale and rental of vessels, property management and the provision of personnel leasing and recruitment & selection services. We also support entrepreneurs who want to start a business in the maritime sector in Switzerland.

Student Sailor

We provide student sailors who have an official ‘student sailor’ stamp from the SAB. These candidates undergo sailor training through Edumar and can take examinations after 90 sailing days. Our student sailors are mostly from the Philippines and typically work in rotations of 4 months on, 2 months off, or 6 months on, 3 months off - although these schedules can be adjusted by mutual agreement. We also offer this full training programme for others interested in a career in inland navigation.

Sailor

We offer sailors for both short periods - e.g. in case of illness or temporary absence - and for longer deployments when a crew member has left. In consultation, we can supply sailors of the desired nationality. Thanks to our broad network, we have access to a diverse pool of professionals, including Polish, Romanian and Filipino crew members. You can also contact us for permanent appointments; we take the entire process off your hands.

Helmsman

We supply helmsmen for both short-term and long-term deployment on tankers, container ships, pushers and dry cargo vessels. Let us know what you are looking for, and we will provide a suitable candidate. We work with a broad crew pool from countries including the Netherlands, the Philippines, Romania and Poland. You can also contact us for permanent assignments. For offloading services, we arrange the transport so that everything runs smoothly and you do not have to worry about it.

Captain

We provide captains for both short periods - e.g. in case of illness or absence - and for longer deployments when a vacancy has arisen. Thanks to our large pool of experienced relievers, we can quickly make the right match. We are also available for permanent assignments. This way, we take all concerns regarding crewing out of your hands.

Painters

For ships going to a shipyard in the Netherlands for class or repair, we can deploy experienced painters. They are often Filipino steersmen who earn extra money in their spare time and have the necessary experience in painting ships. This way, we ensure expert maintenance without you having to worry about it.