Established in 1991, LAPA Ltd. has positioned itself as a leading provider of recruitment solutions and professional training for seafarers. Our mission is to supply world-class shipping companies with highly skilled crews sourced from around the globe, including the Baltic States. LAPA Ltd. provides crew for all vessel types, including FPSO. We strictly adhering to MLC 2006 and ITF standards. Additionally, we offer specialists and experts in Ship Management and Technical Management to cater to the diverse needs of our clients.

Company Operations

LAPA Ltd. is fully licensed by the Latvian Maritime Authorities as both a crewing agent and a certified Training Centre. Our company is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, advanced equipment, and a skilled workforce to meet our clients’ requirements and deliver top-quality services. We specialize in supplying seafarers capable of working efficiently in multinational crew environments.

Currently, over 200 ships are either fully or partially manned by LAPA Ltd., with our seafarers serving in various capacities – individually, as part of a Ship Management Team (SMT), in officer complements, or as a full crew. We maintain contracts with approximately 2,000 seafarers, with around 900 actively working at sea, while the remainder are on leave.

Our crewing, communication, and management processes are supported by powerful, custom-designed software. This comprehensive computer system ensures that all necessary information related to each employed seafarer is constantly updated and accurately recorded. To enhance transparency and streamline communication, we offer customer access to this system, providing clients with up-to-date information and control over crew management operations.

LAPA Ltd. is committed to providing highly experienced and well-trained seafarers to meet the rigorous demands of the global maritime industry.