Programs
In House Training
The In-House Training Program of Virjen Shipping Corporation is to ensure that our fleet of seafarers is a benchmark in the Industry, designed not only to train and develop marine officers and crew to achieve and maintain a high level of competence, but also to track and resolve weaknesses and deficiencies. Under this program, the vessel officers and crew become better acquainted with the policies and goals of the company, as well as with specific, invaluable knowledge, such as the company’s Safety Management System. Each team member must be able to act quickly and effectively in any given situation, ensuring that these actions take into consideration the safety of their co-workers, the vessel and the environment, particularly the prevention of pollution.
Cadetship Program
The core of manning operations relies on a good Crew Management System. Supply of quality crew for this system is most important. To remain competitive in the market, Virjen has initiated a Cadetship program on behalf of its Principals. It involves educational sponsorship of deserving Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering and Steward students from designated premiere maritime schools. This scholarship binds the graduates to servitude of minimum number of contracts (stipulated by sponsoring Principal). This guarantees a pool of future officers for the Principals concerned. Said cadets undergo a series of preparatory courses and activities prior to embarking on their first contract to ensure they will perform at par with VSC trademark of excellence on board.
Apart from scholarships the Company also accepts walk in applicants who have displayed potential in reaching officer level ranking on board. Though their education was not sponsored by Principals and are not eligible to receive special allowances , they will be made to undergo the rigorous training scholars undergo as a prerequisite to embarkation.
Strategic Planning & Career Development Program
Crew Development:
Officer’s Dialogue
Our Officers Dialogue program fosters open communication, leadership growth, and continuous professional development among maritime officers. Through structured discussions, knowledge sharing, and real-world insights, we empower officers to enhance decision-making, strengthen teamwork, and uphold the highest standards of safety and operational excellence at sea.
Technical & Operational Support
In today’s fast-moving maritime industry, making the right decisions matters. Our technical and operational support services help improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support compliance with MARINA, DMW, and applicable maritime regulations.
We provide practical support focused on process improvement and operational efficiency across maritime operations. Working closely with our clients, our team identifies opportunities for improvement and delivers practical solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable operations—helping you navigate maritime challenges with confidence.
Crew Recruitment
Our crew recruitment services are focused on sourcing, screening, and deploying competent and qualified seafarers to meet vessel and client requirements. We ensure that all crew selection processes comply with MARINA, DMW, STCW, and applicable international maritime regulations.
Through a structured recruitment and verification process, we assess qualifications, experience, and fitness for duty to ensure that only capable and reliable personnel are assigned on board.
With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence, we work closely with shipowners and managers to provide crew that supports safe, efficient, and compliant vessel opera????ons.
Crew Welfare
- Allotee Party
- Livelihood Program/financial planning
- Crew Loans and Advances
- Dormitory Subsidy
- Crew Mails and Packages
- Covid Management
Virjen Mercury Allotee Circle
VIRJEN-MERCURY ALLOTEE CIRCLE is an organization of crew’s family and allotees who coordinates with the company to help live out the bridges program. Through this organization they raise their concerns and requests for assistance to the company. They present programs to the company that they think are suitable to accomplish the goals of the bridges program.
Purpose
- To develop company relation and communication with family of the crew particularly the allottees
- To act as social arm of the Company and cater to the various social and recreational activities such as Christmas Party, Valentine’s Party etc, involving the company and the crew families
- To organize Livelihood Projects and Activities to educate our allotees to become self-reliant and independent and not just to rely on crew’s allotment
- To act as representative of all Crew and their families in outreach activities and other community service projects
Corporate Responsibility
MEDICAL MISSION
Our company-led Medical Missions bring essential healthcare services directly to local communities in need. Through free medical consultations, basic treatments, and health education initiatives, we aim to improve community well-being, promote preventive care, and make a meaningful social impact beyond our operations.
