Seaman visa processing
UAE visa applications prepared, submitted and followed until approval.
Husbandry · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Crew change
Sign-on and sign-off handled end to end — from the seaman visa application to the moment the seafarer steps on board or boards the flight home.
Overview
Crew change with Astraline Maritime
Crew changes involve visas, immigration, flights, hotels, transport and the vessel's schedule — all of which can move. One Astraline coordinator follows every crew member through each step and keeps you updated in real time.
We work with port immigration, hotels and transport providers in Ras Al Khaimah and across the UAE, with medical assistance available at any hour.
What's included
Everything covered under crew change
Hotel bookings
Accommodation close to the port or airport for joining and leaving crew.
Shore passes
Shore passes arranged with port immigration for crew going ashore.
Transportation
Airport, hotel and port transfers by road, or to anchorage by launch.
Immigration formalities
Sign-on and sign-off formalities completed with port immigration.
Meet & assist
Crew met on arrival and accompanied through each step.
Medical assistance
Doctor and hospital visits, dental care, medicines and fit-to-work checks.
Repatriation support
Repatriation of sick or injured crew coordinated with the principal.
Crew change report
Confirmation of every movement sent to the principal.
How it works
6 steps, one point of contact
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1
Crew details received
Crew list, passports, CDCs, flights and vessel ETA.
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2
Visa processing
Seaman visas applied for and followed to approval.
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3
Hotel & transport
Accommodation and transfers booked.
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4
Immigration
Shore passes and sign-on / sign-off formalities completed.
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5
Transfer
Crew taken to the vessel or the airport.
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6
Confirmation
Crew change report sent to the principal.
What we need from you
To get started, send us
- Passport copies (valid at least 6 months)
- Seaman's book / CDC
- Crew list and vessel particulars
- Letter of guarantee from owner or manager
- Flight itinerary for joining and leaving crew
- Vessel ETA and port
What you receive
Clear updates at every stage
- Visa status updates
- Hotel and transport confirmations
- Real-time movement updates
- Medical reports where applicable
- Crew change report
FAQ
Common questions
Can't find your answer? Our operations desk replies around the clock on WhatsApp or at [email protected].
How early should I send crew details?
As early as possible — ideally several working days before the crew change — so visas can be processed without pressure on flight bookings.
Can crew stay in a hotel before joining?
Yes. We book hotels close to the port or airport and handle all transfers between hotel, airport and vessel.
What happens in a medical emergency?
Our desk is available 24/7. We arrange doctors, hospital visits and, where required, repatriation in coordination with the principal and P&I correspondents.
Related services
Often booked together
Husbandry services
Everything the vessel and crew need while in UAE waters — whether the ship calls for cargo operations or only for crew, supplies, surveys or repairs.
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Vessel supplies & technical support
Bunkers, fresh water, provisions, stores and spares delivered alongside or at anchor — plus the surveyors, certificates, divers, workshops and supply boats your vessel needs.
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Ship agency
Full port agency for owners, operators and charterers calling Ras Al Khaimah and ports across the UAE — your representative ashore from appointment to final DA.
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Operations desk · around the clock
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Email[email protected]
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Office landline+971 7 268 3200
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24/7 operations mobile+971 56 956 7896Alt: +971 50 367 8003
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