Terms and Conditions of Use
Oceaneria
(Batchmore B.V. trading as Oceaneria)
Effective Date: 13 May 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Oceaneria website and recruitment services.
By accessing, browsing, submitting information to, or using this website or our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you should not use this website or our services.
2. Company Information
Oceaneria is operated by Batchmore B.V., a company registered in the Netherlands.
Batchmore B.V.
KvK: 75109123
BTW: NL860145682B01
Registered Address:
Papaverweg 34 - unit B100
1032KJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Postal Address:
Postbus 56907
1040 AX Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Legal Contact Email:
Website:
3. About Our Services
Oceaneria is a yacht crew recruitment and placement platform.
We facilitate introductions between yacht owners, captains, management companies, employers, and crew candidates for employment opportunities within the yachting and maritime sectors.
Oceaneria acts solely as an intermediary and recruitment service provider.
Oceaneria does not:
Employ crew members
Guarantee employment or placement
Guarantee candidate suitability
Guarantee candidate availability
Guarantee employment outcomes
All hiring decisions remain solely the responsibility of the Client.
4. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
“Client” means any individual, yacht owner, captain, yacht management company, operator, business, or representative using Oceaneria services to source or hire crew or personnel.
“Candidate” means any individual introduced, represented, referred, or submitted by Oceaneria for employment or engagement opportunities.
“Introduction” includes any direct or indirect introduction, referral, submission, recommendation, communication, sharing of Candidate details, CVs, profiles, or facilitating contact between a Client and Candidate.
“Placement Fee” means the agreed recruitment fee payable to Oceaneria for successful introductions resulting in employment or engagement.
5. Use of the Website
You agree to use this website lawfully, professionally, and in good faith.
You must not:
Submit false, misleading, or incomplete information
Use the website for spam or unsolicited communications
Attempt to disrupt, damage, scrape, reverse engineer, or gain unauthorised access to the website
Misuse Candidate or Client information
Use information obtained through Oceaneria to bypass or avoid recruitment fees
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access where misuse is suspected.
6. Candidate Responsibilities
Candidates using Oceaneria agree that:
All information submitted is accurate, truthful, and up to date
They hold valid certifications, qualifications, visas, medicals, and documentation where required
They remain responsible for maintaining compliance with maritime, flag state, immigration, employment, and certification requirements
Submission of a profile or application does not guarantee employment or placement
Oceaneria may request additional documentation or verification at its discretion.
7. Client Responsibilities
Clients using Oceaneria agree that they:
Will provide accurate role requirements and hiring information
Remain fully responsible for all employment decisions
Remain responsible for contracts, payroll, insurance, visas, tax, compliance, MLC obligations, crew welfare, and employment law requirements
Will treat Candidates lawfully and professionally
Will not circumvent Oceaneria introductions or recruitment services
Oceaneria does not act as the employer of any Candidate.
8. Recruitment Fees and Commercial Terms
Where a Client hires, engages, employs, contracts, or otherwise retains a Candidate introduced by Oceaneria, the Client agrees that a Placement Fee becomes due and payable to Oceaneria.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
Yacht Crew Placement Fee:
One month of the Candidate’s gross monthly remuneration
Shore Based or Senior Placement Fee:
15% of the Candidate’s annual gross remuneration
The Placement Fee shall remain payable regardless of whether the Candidate is hired as an employee, contractor, rotational crew member, freelance crew member, temporary crew member, relief crew member, consultant, or through any affiliated entity or intermediary.
“Gross Remuneration” includes salary, guaranteed bonuses, fixed allowances, rotation payments, and other guaranteed compensation.
Invoices are payable within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Candidate commencing employment, joining the vessel, or beginning engagement with the Client, whichever occurs first.
Oceaneria reserves the right to charge reasonable recovery costs, administrative costs, and statutory interest on overdue invoices where permitted by applicable law.
Oceaneria reserves the right to agree separate commercial terms in writing for specific placements or projects.
9. Non Circumvention
If a Client hires or engages a Candidate introduced by Oceaneria, whether directly or indirectly, within twelve (12) months of the Introduction, the applicable Placement Fee remains payable to Oceaneria.
This includes situations where the Candidate is hired through:
A related company
A vessel manager
An affiliated entity
A third party intermediary
A substantially similar role or vessel
Clients may not intentionally bypass Oceaneria to avoid recruitment fees.
10. Confidentiality
All Candidate profiles, CVs, contact details, employment history, references, compensation details, and related information shared by Oceaneria are provided strictly for recruitment and evaluation purposes only.
Clients agree to keep all Candidate information confidential and may not:
Share Candidate information with third parties without prior written consent from Oceaneria or the Candidate
Distribute, publish, copy, store, or reproduce Candidate information for purposes unrelated to the specific recruitment process
Use Candidate information to circumvent Oceaneria or avoid applicable Placement Fees
Solicit or engage Candidates outside the agreed recruitment process in breach of these Terms
Oceaneria also agrees to handle Client and Candidate information professionally and in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
Confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of any recruitment discussions, introductions, or commercial relationship with Oceaneria.
11. Replacement Period
Where a placed Candidate leaves employment within thirty (30) calendar days of commencement, Oceaneria may, at its sole discretion, attempt to source a replacement Candidate.
Replacement consideration applies only where:
The Placement Fee invoice has been fully paid
The Candidate did not leave due to unlawful conditions, abuse, non payment, unsafe working conditions, material misrepresentation, or breaches of maritime or employment obligations
Oceaneria does not guarantee replacement outcomes.
No refunds shall apply unless expressly agreed in writing.
12. Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)
Oceaneria does not charge Candidates recruitment or placement fees for obtaining employment opportunities.
Clients remain responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable maritime labour, flag state, immigration, employment, and regulatory obligations.
13. Data Protection and Privacy
Your use of Oceaneria services is also governed by our Privacy & Cookie Policy.
By using this website or our services, you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of information as described within those policies.
14. Intellectual Property
All website content, branding, graphics, text, databases, logos, and materials are owned by or licensed to Oceaneria.
No content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, or used without prior written permission.
15. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Oceaneria shall not be liable for:
Employment decisions or outcomes
Candidate conduct or performance
Loss of profits, revenue, contracts, or opportunities
Indirect or consequential losses
Inaccurate information provided by users
Website downtime or interruptions
Clients remain solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence, interviews, reference checks, and employment verification procedures.
Nothing within these Terms shall exclude liability where such limitation or exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.
16. Website Availability
We aim to keep the website available and accurate at all times, however, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error free operation.
Oceaneria may modify, suspend, restrict, or withdraw any part of the website or services at any time without notice.
17. Amendments
Oceaneria reserves the right to update or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Updated terms become effective immediately upon publication on the website.
Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the use of Oceaneria services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
19. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions:
Oceaneria
Operated by Batchmore B.V.
Legal Email: [email protected]
Website:
