Privacy Policy & Terms

By creating an account or using SHIPS2SAIL.NET, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or legally eligible to seek maritime employment.
• All information provided by you is true, accurate, current, and complete.
• You understand and accept all Terms and Conditions stated herein.
• You agree to use the platform lawfully and professionally.
• If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must not use this platform.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET is an online maritime recruitment and networking platform designed to connect:

• Seafarers
• Shipping Companies
• Manning Agencies
• Maritime Institutes
• Recruiters
• Training Centers

The platform acts only as an intermediary digital service provider.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET does not guarantee employment, job placement, joining letters, vessel joining dates, promotions, salary payments, contract extensions, visa approvals, medical approvals, crew changes, or interview selection.

All recruitment decisions are made independently by companies, agencies, or institutes.

The seafarer is solely responsible for:

• Verifying the authenticity of companies, recruiters, and job offers.
• Reviewing and understanding employment contracts before acceptance.
• Verifying vessel details, salary terms, trading area, and contract duration.
• Ensuring all certificates, passports, visas, medical documents, licenses, and records are valid and genuine.
• Protecting account login credentials and personal information.
• Maintaining professionalism while using the platform.
• Users must immediately report suspicious activities, fake recruiters, scams, or fraudulent advertisements to SHIPS2SAIL.NET.

Certain services provided by SHIPS2SAIL.NET may involve service charges, subscription fees, premium memberships, advertising fees, document verification fees, or other charges.

By making any payment through or related to the platform, the user acknowledges and agrees that:

• Payments are made voluntarily.
• Payments are made at the user's own responsibility and risk.
• The platform does not guarantee successful recruitment or employment.
• Payment of fees does not guarantee interviews, visas, joining, contracts, or salaries.
• SHIPS2SAIL.NET shall not be responsible for financial losses, failed recruitment processes, delayed joining, visa rejection, employment cancellation, company decisions, or salary disputes.
• Unless explicitly stated in writing by SHIPS2SAIL.NET, all payments are non-refundable.

The platform only provides a communication and recruitment marketplace.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET does not guarantee selection by employers, interview calls, vessel placement, contract continuation, or future employment opportunities.

Final hiring decisions are entirely the responsibility of shipping companies, agencies, recruiters, and institutes.

Users are strictly prohibited from:

• Uploading fake certificates or forged documents.
• Misrepresenting qualifications or sea service.
• Impersonating another individual.
• Conducting scams or fraudulent activities.
• Requesting illegal payments.
• Using abusive, threatening, discriminatory, or offensive language.
• Posting false information.
• Violating maritime laws or regulations.
• Attempting unauthorized access to the platform.
• Uploading malicious software, viruses, or harmful content.

Any violation may result in immediate suspension of account, permanent removal from the platform, blacklisting, reporting to maritime authorities, reporting to law enforcement agencies, or civil or criminal legal action.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• Review user activities.
• Monitor uploaded content.
• Verify submitted documents.
• Suspend or terminate accounts.
• Remove false or misleading information.
• Restrict access to certain services.
• The platform may take these actions without prior notice if suspicious, fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities are identified.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SHIPS2SAIL.NET shall not be liable for:

• Employment disputes.
• Salary disputes.
• Contract disputes.
• Medical issues.
• Visa or immigration issues.
• Crew change delays.
• Repatriation problems.
• Financial losses.
• Fraud conducted by third parties.
• Vessel operational matters.
• Injuries, accidents, or incidents occurring during employment.
• Actions or negligence of companies, recruiters, agencies, or institutes.

The platform functions solely as a digital intermediary service.

However, SHIPS2SAIL.NET may assist users by reviewing complaints, investigating suspicious activities, supporting communication between parties, and cooperating with legal authorities where appropriate.

Such assistance does not create legal liability or guarantee dispute resolution.

Users agree to comply with:

• Applicable maritime laws.
• International maritime regulations.
• STCW requirements.
• Data protection regulations.
• Cybersecurity regulations.
• Employment laws applicable to their jurisdiction.
• Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with laws applicable to their employment and maritime operations.

By using the platform, users consent to the collection, storage, processing, and sharing of information for purposes including:

• Recruitment.
• Verification.
• Fraud prevention.
• Customer support.
• Legal compliance.
• Platform security.
• Information may be shared with shipping companies, manning agencies, maritime institutes, legal authorities, and government agencies where reasonably necessary or legally required.
• SHIPS2SAIL.NET will take reasonable measures to protect user data but cannot guarantee absolute security of online systems.

All platform content, logos, branding, designs, databases, graphics, and software associated with SHIPS2SAIL.NET remain the intellectual property of the platform owners unless otherwise stated.

Users may not copy platform content, reproduce databases, use logos without permission, or conduct unauthorized commercial use of platform materials.

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless SHIPS2SAIL.NET, its owners, administrators, employees, affiliates, and partners from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, legal expenses, or disputes arising from user misconduct, violation of these Terms, fraudulent activities, false documentation, or illegal activities conducted by the user.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right to update, modify, or change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with applicable international maritime laws and the governing laws applicable to the platform operator's jurisdiction.

Any disputes arising from platform usage shall be subject to the competent legal authorities and courts of the applicable jurisdiction.

Users are encouraged to report:

• Fraudulent job advertisements.
• Fake recruiters.
• Suspicious activities.
• Harassment.
• Misuse of the platform.
• Reports should be made through the official support channels of SHIPS2SAIL.NET.

By clicking "Register", "Accept", or by using SHIPS2SAIL.NET in any manner, you confirm that:

• You have read these Terms and Conditions.
• You fully understand these Terms and Conditions.
• You voluntarily agree to comply with all Terms and Conditions.
• You accept all responsibilities and risks associated with maritime recruitment activities conducted through the platform.
• If you face any issue, dispute, suspicious activity, or recruitment-related problem, please contact SHIPS2SAIL.NET. We will try our best to help, guide, support, and provide advice from our side whenever reasonably possible.

By registering, accessing, or using SHIPS2SAIL.NET as a shipping company, manning agency, recruiter, or employer, you confirm that you agree to comply with all terms stated below.

You also confirm that you are legally authorized to recruit seafarers and operate in accordance with applicable maritime and employment laws.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET is an online maritime recruitment platform that connects shipping companies with seafarers and maritime professionals.

The platform acts only as an intermediary service provider and does not participate in employment contracts, salary agreements, or operational decisions between companies and seafarers.

The platform does not guarantee availability of candidates, quality of applicants, employment outcomes, contract performance, or vessel manning success.

All companies using SHIPS2SAIL.NET must:

• Provide accurate and truthful company information.
• Post only genuine job vacancies.
• Ensure all recruitment practices are legal and transparent.
• Honor agreed employment terms with seafarers.
• Maintain professional communication with applicants.
• Companies are fully responsible for all recruitment decisions and outcomes.

Companies are strictly prohibited from:

• Posting fake or misleading job offers.
• Charging illegal recruitment fees.
• Misusing seafarer personal data.
• Conducting fraudulent recruitment practices.
• Harassing or abusing applicants.
• Misrepresenting vessel details, salary, or contract terms.
• Any violation may result in immediate account suspension or permanent removal.

To maintain a safe and professional recruitment environment, companies must act ethically and responsibly.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET enforces zero tolerance for fraud, exploitation, or deceptive practices.

The platform reserves the right to:

• Remove job postings.
• Suspend or terminate company accounts.
• Block access permanently.
• Report violations to maritime authorities or legal bodies.
• Initiate legal proceedings if required.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET shall not be held responsible for:

• Employment disputes between company and seafarer.
• Salary disagreements or payment delays.
• Contract termination issues.
• Crew performance or conduct.
• Visa or immigration matters.
• Operational issues related to vessels.
• Any financial or legal consequences arising from recruitment decisions.
• Companies are solely responsible for their hiring practices and contractual obligations.

Companies agree to use seafarer data only for legitimate recruitment purposes.

Companies must not:

• Sell or distribute candidate data.
• Use data for unauthorized purposes.
• Share personal data without consent.
• Violation of data protection rules may result in legal action.

Companies must comply with all applicable:

• Maritime recruitment regulations.
• International labor laws.
• STCW standards.
• Data protection laws.
• Anti-fraud and anti-trafficking laws.
• Companies are responsible for ensuring lawful recruitment practices at all times.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right to:

• Monitor company activity on the platform.
• Verify job postings and company details.
• Suspend or remove accounts at any time.
• Restrict or block access without prior notice.
• These actions may be taken to ensure platform safety and integrity.

Companies agree to indemnify and hold harmless SHIPS2SAIL.NET, its owners, affiliates, and employees from any claims, damages, losses, or legal actions arising from misuse of the platform, false job postings, breach of these terms, or illegal recruitment activities.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of updated terms.

These Terms shall be governed by applicable maritime laws and the legal jurisdiction of the platform operator.

By registering or using SHIPS2SAIL.NET, companies confirm that:

• They have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.
• They agree to comply fully with all rules and regulations.
• They accept full responsibility for recruitment activities conducted through the platform.
• If any issue, misunderstanding, or dispute arises, companies may contact SHIPS2SAIL.NET. We will try to support, guide, and assist where reasonably possible and provide advisory help from our side.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET maintains a strict no-refund policy for company membership fees, service charges, or any payments made to the platform.

If any company, recruiter, or representative is found to be involved in fake job postings, fraudulent recruitment activities, misrepresentation, exploitation of seafarers, or any violation of platform rules or applicable laws, then:

• All membership fees and payments will be strictly non-refundable.
• The account may be permanently terminated without notice.
• The company may be blacklisted from future platform access.
• Legal action may be initiated if required.
• This policy is enforced to protect seafarers, maintain platform integrity, and prevent fraudulent activities within the maritime recruitment ecosystem.

By registering, accessing, or using SHIPS2SAIL.NET as a maritime institute, training academy, coaching center, or educational organization, you agree to comply with all terms and conditions stated herein.

You confirm that your institute is legally registered and authorized to provide maritime education, training, or certification services.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET is an online maritime recruitment and education networking platform that connects maritime institutes with seafarers, cadets, and shipping companies.

The platform acts only as an intermediary listing and communication service.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET does not certify courses or institutes, approve training programs, guarantee student enrollment, guarantee job placement after training, or validate institutional accreditation.

All responsibility for courses, certifications, and training outcomes lies solely with the institute.

All registered institutes must:

• Provide accurate and truthful information about courses and facilities.
• Display only valid certifications and approvals.
• Ensure all training complies with maritime and educational regulations.
• Maintain transparency in fees, course duration, and curriculum.
• Provide genuine training and certification services.
• Institutes are fully responsible for their academic and operational conduct.

Institutes are strictly prohibited from:

• Advertising fake or unapproved courses.
• Issuing fraudulent or invalid certificates.
• Misleading students regarding job placement guarantees.
• Using false accreditation or affiliations.
• Misusing student personal data.
• Engaging in any form of fraud, deception, or unethical training practices.
• Any violation may result in immediate suspension or permanent removal from SHIPS2SAIL.NET.

To maintain a professional maritime ecosystem, institutes must ensure ethical conduct at all times.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET enforces zero tolerance for:

• Fake certifications.
• Misrepresentation of training quality.
• Fraudulent recruitment promises.
• Financial scams or exploitation of students.

The platform reserves the right to remove institute listings, suspend or terminate accounts, block access permanently, report violations to maritime authorities and legal bodies, and take legal action when necessary.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET shall not be held responsible for:

• Course quality or training outcomes.
• Certification validity or recognition.
• Student performance or employment results.
• Financial disputes between institutes and students.
• Misrepresentation by institutes.
• Operational or administrative issues within the institute.
• Institutes remain fully responsible for their services, certifications, and representations.

Institutes agree to use student and seafarer data only for legitimate educational and training purposes.

Institutes must not:

• Sell or share personal data.
• Use data for unauthorized marketing.
• Misuse applicant information in any form.
• Violation of data protection rules may result in legal consequences and platform removal.

Institutes must comply with all applicable:

• Maritime training regulations.
• STCW standards.
• Educational authority requirements.
• Data protection laws.
• Anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws.
• Institutes are solely responsible for maintaining compliance at all times.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right to:

• Monitor institute activities and listings.
• Verify courses, approvals, and certifications.
• Suspend or remove accounts at any time.
• Restrict access without prior notice.
• These actions are taken to ensure platform safety, authenticity, and trust.

Institutes agree to indemnify and hold harmless SHIPS2SAIL.NET, its owners, affiliates, and employees from any claims, losses, damages, or legal actions arising from:

• False course advertising.
• Fraudulent certification practices.
• Misuse of platform services.
• Violation of these Terms and Conditions.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the platform indicates acceptance of revised terms.

These Terms shall be governed by applicable maritime laws and the jurisdiction of the platform operator.

By registering or using SHIPS2SAIL.NET, institutes confirm that:

• They have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.
• They agree to comply with all platform rules.
• They accept full responsibility for their educational and training services.
• If any issue, complaint, or dispute arises, institutes may contact SHIPS2SAIL.NET for support. The platform will attempt to assist, guide, and provide advisory help where reasonably possible.

SHIPS2SAIL.NET maintains a strict no-refund policy for institute registration fees, listing charges, or any payments made to the platform.

If any institute is found to be involved in fake courses, fraudulent certification, misrepresentation, false accreditation, or any violation of platform rules or applicable laws, then:

• All payments made to the platform will be strictly non-refundable.
• The institute account may be permanently terminated without notice.
• The institute may be blacklisted from future access.
• Legal action may be initiated if required.
• This policy ensures protection of users, maintains platform integrity, and prevents fraudulent educational practices.