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Praxis International
Offshore & Energy

Hire experienced offshore workers from the Philippines.

Praxis International supplies certified Filipino offshore crew — riggers, roustabouts, welders, rope access technicians, electricians and marine support — for rigs, platforms, offshore wind and subsea projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

5 – 500
Crew per intake
8–16 wks
Job order to mobilisation
100%
DMW-compliant
24 h
Shortlist turnaround
Filipino offshore workers in orange coveralls on an offshore oil platform deck
DMW-licensed recruitment
BOSIET, STCW and offshore medicals verified before shortlist
Why the Philippines

Why hire offshore workers from the Philippines?

The Philippines supplies a large share of the world's maritime and offshore workforce. Its crews are trained for life at sea, follow permit-to-work discipline without shortcuts and adapt quickly to multinational rotations. For operators facing crew shortages, hiring through Praxis is a dependable and scalable workforce solution.

Certified, sea-tested, rotation-ready

Extensive rig, platform and offshore support vessel experience

Valid BOSIET/HUET, STCW and offshore medicals verified before shortlist

Comfortable with 28/28 and extended rotational hitches

Trained in permit-to-work, confined space and dropped-object prevention

Strong English communication for multinational offshore teams

DMW-compliant documentation, minimising your mobilisation risk

Roles we supply

Offshore roles we provide.

Praxis sources qualified crew for every offshore discipline. Each candidate is pre-screened for certification validity, offshore hours and safety discipline.

Drill Floor & Deck Crew

The core rig workforce handling tubulars, deck operations and daily platform tasks.

  • Roustabouts
  • Roughnecks
  • Deck Crew / Able Seamen

Rigging & Lifting

Certified lifting teams for cargo transfers, heavy lifts and offshore crane operations.

  • Offshore Riggers
  • Banksmen / Slingers
  • Offshore Crane Operators

Fabrication & Welding

Structural and pipe work for maintenance, tie-ins and offshore construction campaigns.

  • Offshore Welders (6G)
  • Pipefitters
  • Steel Erectors / Platers

Access & Coating

Working at height on structures, flare booms and splash-zone areas.

  • IRATA Rope Access Techs
  • Offshore Scaffolders
  • Blasters & Painters

Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation

Maintenance and commissioning of rotating equipment, power and control systems.

  • Mechanical Technicians
  • Offshore Electricians
  • Instrument & Control Techs

HSE, Marine & Support

The safety, supervision and hospitality layer that keeps a platform running.

  • HSE Officers & Medics
  • Offshore Supervisors / Foremen
  • Catering & Steward Crew

Need a specific offshore profile?

Tell us your asset type, certification matrix, rotation pattern and mobilisation port — we screen candidates against your exact crewing requirements.

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Industries we serve

Crew for every offshore operation.

Oil & Gas Drilling

Jack-ups, semi-subs and drillships requiring reliable drill floor and deck crews.

FPSO & Production

Production platforms and floating units needing maintenance and operations support.

Offshore Wind

Turbine installation, cabling and O&M campaigns across European wind farms.

Subsea & Marine

Subsea construction, survey support and diving support vessel crews.

Offshore Maintenance

Shutdown, turnaround and brownfield modification campaigns.

Offshore Support Vessels

PSVs, AHTS and accommodation vessels needing deck and technical crew.

Fabrication Yards

Onshore fabrication of jackets, modules and topsides feeding offshore projects.

Decommissioning

Safe dismantling and removal projects with strict HSE documentation.

How hiring works

From approved job order to the helideck.

Every placement follows DMW regulations and the labour laws of the host country.

  1. Step 01

    Approved Job Order

    Recruitment begins only once the job order is officially approved under DMW regulations.

  2. Step 02

    Screening & Trade Testing

    Certificates, offshore hours and trade skills verified and tested — final selection stays with you.

  3. Step 03

    Documentation & Offshore Medical

    Selected crew complete paperwork and offshore-grade medicals at DMW-accredited facilities.

  4. Step 04

    Visa Processing

    Praxis coordinates work permit and visa processing with the operator and host country authorities.

  5. Step 05

    Government Processing

    Permits, contracts and clearances handled in full compliance with DMW and host country requirements.

  6. Step 06

    Pre-Departure Orientation

    Mandatory orientation covering contracts, worker rights and offshore deployment procedures.

  7. Step 07

    Mobilisation

    Crew are mobilised to the marshalling point only after all approvals and clearances are secured.

Recruitment in five steps

Simple, compliant and efficient.

Step 1

Share requirements

Roles, certification standards, rotation pattern, project scope, region and mobilisation date.

Step 2

Candidate sourcing

We shortlist experienced Filipino offshore crew from verified energy and marine talent pools.

Step 3

Screening & assessment

Certificate validity checks, offshore experience verification and practical safety evaluation.

Step 4

Documentation

We handle DMW processing, contracts, offshore medicals and all deployment paperwork.

Step 5

Mobilisation support

Travel, arrival and crew-change coordination up to the point of embarkation.

Why partner with Praxis

One recruitment partner, the whole offshore crew.

Share your roles, certification matrix, rotation pattern, region and mobilisation date. We source, screen and mobilise — you keep control of every selection decision.

Energy sector focus

We recruit Filipino workers exclusively and understand the offshore certification landscape.

Certified offshore pool

A deep database of crew with valid BOSIET, STCW and offshore medical records.

End-to-end support

From sourcing to mobilisation, Praxis manages the full recruitment process.

Compliance-first approach

All placements are legally processed under DMW accreditation.

Trusted internationally

Operators and contractors across Europe, the Gulf and Asia crew up through Praxis.

Rotation-ready supply

We plan intakes around your crew-change cycle so hitches are always covered.

Worldwide operations

Where we deploy workers from the Philippines

Compliant overseas recruitment for employers hiring Filipino workers across Europe, the GCC and North America.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure about certifications, rotations or mobilisation timelines? Our recruitment team answers within one business day.

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01Why hire offshore workers from the Philippines?

Filipino offshore workers are among the most experienced maritime and energy crews in the world. They are used to rotational contracts, multinational teams and strict permit-to-work regimes on rigs, platforms and offshore vessels.

02Which offshore roles can Praxis supply?

Roustabouts, roughnecks, riggers, offshore welders and fitters, scaffolders, rope access technicians, mechanical and electrical technicians, HVAC and instrument techs, deck crew, crane operators, HSE officers, medics, catering crew and offshore supervisors.

03Do candidates hold BOSIET and STCW certification?

Yes. We screen for valid BOSIET/HUET, STCW basic safety training, offshore medicals (ENG1 or OGUK equivalent), H2S awareness and, where required, IRATA/SPRAT rope access certification.

04Do you supply crew for oil & gas and offshore wind?

Both. We recruit for drilling rigs, FPSOs, production platforms, offshore support vessels, subsea projects and offshore wind construction and maintenance campaigns.

05Can Praxis supply full rotational crews?

Yes. We mobilise from a handful of specialist technicians to complete rotational teams, aligning intakes with your crew-change cycle and project milestones.

06How long does offshore deployment take?

Typical timelines run 8–16 weeks from an approved job order to mobilisation, depending on visa route, certification validity and host country processing.

07Are the workers used to rotation schedules?

Most candidates have worked 28/28, 35/35 or similar rotations, including extended hitches, and understand life, discipline and reporting standards on board.

08How is safety competency assessed?

Screening covers permit-to-work, confined space entry, hot work, working at height, dropped-object prevention, LOTO, muster procedures and incident reporting behaviour.

09Do you handle offshore medicals and documentation?

Yes. Praxis coordinates DMW documentation, offshore-grade medicals at accredited facilities, seafarer papers where relevant, visas and travel to the mobilisation point.

10Why choose Praxis for offshore recruitment?

Praxis manages the complete cycle — sourcing, certificate verification, trade testing, DMW documentation, medicals, visas and mobilisation — under full DMW accreditation, so operators receive verified, offshore-ready crew.

Skilled Filipino workers ready for deployment
Trusted Since 2016

Start hiring Filipino offshore workers today.

Whether you need a few certified riggers or a complete rotational crew, Praxis provides verified, offshore-ready personnel for energy and marine projects worldwide.

10+
Years of experience
25
Countries served
10k+
Workers deployed