Mission Statement

At Ocean Crewing Network Inc. client satisfaction is the main priority and we pledge excellence in service with a goal of exceeding the expectations of Ship Owners and STCW-95 Ships' Officers alike.

Profile

Brian H. Barnett, President/CEO/Director OCN-Ocean Crewing Network Inc. was a former Marine Engineering Officer with thirty-six years in the marine industry founded OCN to network the professional seagoing mariner and the employer.

Organizations involved in:

• Vice Chair: OCEAN Industries BC   www.oceanindustriesbc.ca
• Chair : Camosun College, Nautical Program Advisory Committee
• Director: Victoria/Esquimalt Harbour Society
• Vice Chair and Treasurer: Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE), Vancouver Island Branch and Moderator of web site Forum  www.cimare.org
• Member: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce  www.victoriachamber.ca
• Member: GVCC Transportation Committee
• Past Treasurer: Green Marine 2005 Conference
• Founding Member: BC Ferry Certificated Personnel Association (BCFCPA) which    ultimately became the Ships' Officers Component (SOC)
• Past Vice President of Engineering: Canadian Merchant Service Guild (CMSG)
• Vice President two years and President seven years within the Ships Officers Component (SOC) representing both Deck and Engineering Officers
• Represented BC Ferries Ships Officers for six years at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC)

Over three decades in the marine field, related labour commerce and involvement in the marine communities gives Mr. Barnett a strong background and experience providing him with considerable expertise in managing and contributing to individual skills and talents of staff within the company. The office, based in Victoria, B.C., Canada, is well situated and founded in a long history of marine environment to reinforce the services OCN provides. The President has a thorough knowledge of Transport Canada Regulations, IMO, ISM, and SOLAS.

• Ocean Crewing Network Inc. management and staff are experienced in placing experienced mariners to coastal and ocean going deep sea vessel operations, oil rigs, tugs, manning yachts, pilotage waivers and shore based employment.
• OCN is committed to providing comprehensive service to both Certificated Mariners and Ship Owners.
• We are fully familiar with and cognizant of mandated and necessary requirements of Ships' Officers.
• OCN is Compliant with ISO 9000 standards in terms of due diligence / checking all Officers credentials.
• We are aware of the legal responsibilities for adherence to Human Rights Codes and Employment Standards and are committed to ensuring through and up-to-date knowledge of relevant status and changes to regulations.
• OCN's Staff have knowledge of other cultures, with the ability to hire qualified personnel outside of Canada.
• We maintain high business ethics and integrity to provide consistent reliable service to client companies.

Please feel free to contact us regarding our Ocean Manning and Crewing Services