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Seafarer CV in English: structure and 10 common mistakes
A crewing manager looks through dozens of CVs a day. If the rank, sea service and certificates aren’t visible at once, the CV is put aside. The good news: a strong CV is not talent, it’s a clear structure.
What goes at the top
- The rank you apply for and vessel types.
- Available from (date).
- Contacts: phone with WhatsApp and a professional email with your name.
- A business-like photo on a light background.
Sea service
A table: vessel, type, DWT/GT, flag, engine (for engineers), rank, dates from–to, company. Latest contract first. Consistent dates with no gaps; if there was a break, explain briefly.
10 common mistakes
- No rank at the top.
- Contract dates don’t match or have gaps.
- Certificates without expiry dates.
- An email like cool_boy_88@… instead of your name.
- A Word file with broken layout instead of a PDF.
- A holiday photo or a selfie.
- English mistakes and mixed languages.
- Three pages of extra text about yourself.
- File name “CV(1).pdf” — better “Rank_Surname_CV.pdf”.
- One CV for every rank and vessel type.
How I can help
I write your CV and Application Form in English from your documents, check the dates and certificates, save it as a properly named PDF and help you send it to real companies.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Is a CV the same as an Application Form?
No. A CV is your own document. An Application Form is a specific company’s form and is filled in their format.
How many pages?
Usually 1–2: sea service and documents matter most.
My English isn’t fluent — does the CV have to be in English?
The CV is always in English. Interview English we prepare separately.
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