ORCA in Latvia
ORCA Crew Services Latvia, based in Liepāja, provides professional recruitment, crew-management, and fully compliant payroll administration for Latvian officers and ratings. With strong ties to the local seafarer community and seamless A1/social security handling, the office ensures reliable access to highly skilled maritime professionals and dependable support for shipowners across all major shipping segments.
Location: Latvia
Email: recruitment@orca-crew.com
Phone: +370 46300405
Address: Graudu iela 50, LV-3401, Liepaja, Latvia (1st floor, no. 14)
About ORCA Crew establishment in Latvia
ORCA Crew Services – Located in Liepāja, Serving the Global Maritime Industry
ORCA Crew Services is a professional maritime recruitment and crew management agency with a branch office in Liepāja, Latvia. Strategically located in one of the Baltic region’s most important port cities, the company combines deep local knowledge with international standards to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient crewing solutions.
Liepaja – A City Shaped by the Sea
Situated on the western coast of Latvia along the Baltic Sea, Liepāja is the country’s third-largest city with a population of approximately 67,000. Its recorded history dates to 1253, and it received official city rights on 18 March 1625. Over the centuries, Liepāja has developed into a key industrial and maritime centre, supported by modern port infrastructure and the Liepāja Special Economic Zone, established in 1997, which continues to drive investment and economic growth in metal processing, textiles, and logistics.
The city’s extensive port facilities and favourable business environment make it an ideal base for maritime-related enterprises, offering direct access to major European and global shipping routes.
Latvia – A Maritime Nation
With nearly 500 kilometres of coastline and ten active commercial ports, Latvia has a strong and enduring maritime tradition. Approximately 11,000 Latvian seafarers are currently active worldwide, serving on vessels ranging from general cargo ships and tankers to advanced offshore and specialised tonnage. Latvian officers and ratings are recognised internationally for their professionalism, technical competence, and experience in demanding conditions, including winter navigation in the Baltic and North Seas.
ORCA Crew Services – Local Expertise, Global Reach
From its office in central Liepāja, ORCA Crew Services provides full-cycle crew management services tailored to the needs of shipowners and managers operating across all major shipping segments.
Key advantages include:
- Local payroll and full A1/ social security compliance – All seafarers are employed through Latvian contracts, ensuring transparent remuneration, correct taxation, and uninterrupted social protection in Latvia.
- Seamless administrative support – Rapid issuance of A1 forms, work permits, and flag-state documentation with minimal bureaucracy.
- Direct personal contact – Multilingual staff (Latvian, Russian, English) available during and after office hours to resolve urgent matters.
- In-depth market knowledge – Long-established relationships with Latvian maritime academies, training centres, and the seafarer community, enabling swift mobilisation of qualified and experienced personnel.
At ORCA Crew Services, we believe that the strongest crews are built on trust, legal certainty, and genuine care for the individuals who keep the world’s fleets moving. By maintaining our office in Liepāja, we remain close to the seafarers we serve and to the maritime heritage that defines Latvia.
Professional crewing – delivered with Baltic precision and reliability.
