Crew recruitment 2026

Work the North Atlantic. We handle the paperwork.

We hire deck, engine, hotel and shore crew from all over the world. If you need a work permit, a P-tal number, a bank account or somewhere to live, our HR team walks you through every step.

Six Smyril Line colleagues: office, deck, management, a captain, cargo and a chef

Open roles

2 roles · all departments

Don't see the right role? Send an open application — we keep it on file and get in touch when something fits. Or get an email when a role opens.
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Where you could work

On board, on the quay and in the office: one company, one HR team looking after you.

A crew member in uniform at the information desk on board
On board
Two colleagues checking a cargo list in the warehouse
Cargo & operations
A customer service colleague on a headset at her desk
Shore office
Smyril Line cargo crew together in the warehouse
Applying from abroad

You do not need a permit before you apply.

Once your application is approved, your portal opens with a checklist. Upload what you have, and we take care of the rest with the Faroese authorities.

1
Work & residence permit

We prepare and submit your application. You only supply documents.

2
P-tal, bank, tax card

Registration is booked for you in Tórshavn on arrival week.

3
Travel and a place to live

Flights are booked and crew housing is arranged before your first shift.

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