ORCA in United Kingdom
ORCA Crew Services UK operates from its permanent office in Holyhead, a historic maritime hub on the Isle of Anglesey. From this strategic location, the team delivers fully compliant UK crew-management services, including local payroll, MCA documentation support, and round-the-clock mobilisation across all major British ports. With strong links to the UK’s professional seafarer community and deep knowledge of national maritime standards, the Holyhead branch offers shipowners a trusted partner for British crews and mixed-nationality teams alike.
Location: United Kingdom
Email: uk@orca-crew.com
Phone: +44 1407 453 043
Address: Town Hall, Newry Street, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1HN, United Kingdom (Office 9)
About ORCA Crew establishment in United Kingdom
ORCA Crew Services is proud to operate a fully established branch office in Holyhead, North Wales – a strategic UK location that allows us to deliver reliable, compliant and efficient crew management services to shipowners and operators across the United Kingdom, northern Europe and worldwide.
Holyhead – Britain’s Western Maritime Gateway
Situated on the Isle of Anglesey, Holyhead is one of the United Kingdom’s busiest and most historically significant ports. As the primary ferry hub to Ireland, a key centre for offshore wind support vessels, pilotage operations and general commercial shipping, Holyhead has been defined by the sea for centuries. Its natural deep-water harbour, modern port facilities and excellent transport connections – including fast road and rail links to London, the Midlands and major northern cities – enable rapid crew mobilisation anywhere in the British Isles and beyond.
The surrounding waters are at the forefront of the UK’s offshore renewable energy sector, while the port itself continues to handle substantial freight and passenger traffic year-round. Holyhead retains a strong, practical maritime community with generations of seagoing experience.
The United Kingdom – A Continuing Global Maritime Leader
The UK maintains one of the world’s most respected ship registers under the Red Ensign Group and a large pool of highly trained professional seafarers. British officers and ratings serve on merchant vessels, cruise ships, superyachts, offshore energy platforms and specialist tonnage worldwide. Renowned for rigorous training, an uncompromising safety culture and operational excellence, UK-certified personnel remain in consistent demand across all shipping sectors.
ORCA Crew Services UK – Holyhead Branch
From our permanent office in Holyhead, we provide full-cycle crew management services fully compliant with UK employment law and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations.
Key advantages include:
- UK payroll and complete statutory compliance – Contracts under UK legislation with transparent PAYE taxation, National Insurance contributions and auto-enrolment pensions.
- Efficient MCA documentation support – Fast-track handling of Certificates of Competency, ENG1 medicals, STCW endorsements and Seafarer Employment Agreements.
- Rapid nationwide mobilisation – Direct access to British seafarers based throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Round-the-clock local support – UK-based team on call 24/7 for urgent crew changes in Holyhead, Liverpool, Heysham, Southampton or any British port.
- Flexible crew compositions – Ability to supply all-British crews or compliant mixed-nationality teams according to operational and budgetary requirements.
With our dedicated presence in Holyhead, ORCA Crew Services UK offers shipowners the perfect combination of local knowledge, personal service and the highest British professional standards.
British professionalism. Delivered locally. Ready globally.
