Barklav SRL

Celebrating 25 Years of Navigating Success – Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey

This year marks a major milestone for us at BARKLAV — our 25th anniversary in the shipping crew management industry.

What began as a small operation driven by a clear vision and deep maritime values has grown into a trusted partner for clients around the world. For a quarter of a century, we’ve proudly served the global shipping community, ensuring the safe, professional, and efficient management of crews across countless voyages.

Last week, we gathered in, the company’s clients, partners, employees, company’s Board of Directors and honored by the presence of H.E. Mrs Hilde Svartdal Lunde the Norwegian Ambassador in Romania for a very special event — our Silver Seas Celebration: Navigating 25 Years of Success.

It was a gala filled with reflection, recognition, and gratitude. Together, we looked back on the journey that brought us here and forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.

Some highlights from the evening included:
• A tribute to our founder and company’s beginnings
• Honoring long-standing team members, employees and partners
• Celebrating the incredible relationships that have fueled our growth

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of our story — from the early days to today. Your support, collaboration, and trust have made all the difference.

As we set sail into the next chapter, we remain committed to innovation, safety and sustainability, service excellence, and upholding the standards that have defined our company since day one.

Here’s to the next 25 years — and beyond.

Thank you for being with us.

Exciting News! Introducing Private Health Insurance for Our Valued Team of Seafarers’
Dear Klaveness Ship Management Team members,
We, on behalf of our Principal – Klaveness Ship Management, Norway, are thrilled to share some fantastic news that reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being and happiness of our seafarers. Starting 1st October’23, Klaveness Ship Management will be implementing a comprehensive Private Health Insurance Program as a part of their employee benefits package.
Key Highlights of KSM Private Health Insurance Program:
1. Enhanced Coverage: KSM in collaboration with Marine Benefits developed a health insurance plan which offers extensive coverage for medical care, ensuring that you and your family are well taken care of.
2. Easy Enrollment: The enrollment process will be simple and user-friendly, with dedicated support to help you navigate the options.
We believe that this addition to KSM benefits package will contribute to your overall job satisfaction, peace of mind, and well-being. Your health is important to us, and we are excited to take this step in supporting your physical and financial health.
The private health insurance launching event on 28th September’23 was aiming to provide you and your family a deep insight into the realms of private health medical insurance.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work. We look forward to a healthier and brighter future together.
Warm regards,
Laurentiu-Adrian Lazar – GM – Barklav SRL
On behalf of Klaveness Ship Management, Norway
Torbjorn Eide – VP Marine Personnel

Dear Barklav’s Seafarers, Customers and Partners!

2022 is coming to an end soon and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you All for support and cooperation,
we had some challenges this year and we do hope that 2023 will bring us joy, health, Peace and biz opportunities!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we are promising in 2023 “Barklav – A team for your Success!”

Happy holidays!

Barklav’s team

We are hiring!

Looking for an Accountant with a two fold role in Accounting and HR.

Accountant Role:
• Assist Chief Accountant in day to day accounting-financial activity, follow up and communication towards crew/suppliers;
• Manage accounting transactions;
• Assist Ch Accountant in handling the monthly, quarterly and annual closings;
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable;
• Ensure timely bank payments;
• Compute taxes;
• Assist Ch Accountant in audit financial transactions and documents;
• Comply with financial policies and regulation in Romania

HR Role:
• Manage and handle the organization employee relations, payroll, benefits;
• Maintain a proper coordination with Labor authority concerning organization’s employees
• Perform REVISAL entries in accordance with Romanian Labor legislation;
• Contribute to create a good working environment;

Ideal candidate should have:

• Work experience as Accountant and conversant with Romanian accounting and labor legislation;
• Good communication skills of English language;
• Good computer literacy MS Office (Word/Excel /Outlook),
• Open and flexible willing to learn and develop a successful career;
• An understanding of shipping industry’s particular demands will be an advantage;
• Good attention to details and good analytical skills;
• BSc in Accounting or relevant degree;

Recruiting Crew Coordinator

BARKLAV is a Crew Management company operating in the shipping industry, Offshore Oil & Gas and Wind sector, established back in 2000 as a joint-venture between Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Klaveness Ship Management.
Our “Brand Promise” is “a biz for people who try a little learn a lot, granting the right results, the right way”!

The Role:
• Assist Operations Manager in day to day operations, follow up and communication towards crew/vessel/agents/suppliers;
• In charge with Crewing biz process as described below but not limited to:
o Assist Operations Manager in selection and recruitment process;
o Perform pre-joining activities: documents check, scans and uploads in the system
o Arrange flag documents;
o Arrange for medical, vaccination as per instructions;
o Arrange visas for accepted candidates;
o Travel arrangements;
o Coordinate with the seafarer/agent/vessel/Client for a proper crew change process;
• Keep CMS (Crew Management System) updated all time with correct information;
• Scan all docs to new employees and have them inserted/uploaded in the CMS, file manual archive when relevant;
• Maintain the checklist process when there are new candidates for job vacancies to ensure business continuity and assist Crew Manager with the recruitment process;
• Ensure all applicants receive a rapid reply on status of application;
• Ensure a full understanding of the company’s emergency preparedness, keeping all Next of Kin details up to date;
• Assist with the updating of all crew related procedures, processes and handbook;
• Contribute to create a good working environment;

Qualification and experience:
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a similar position, Maritime industry;
• Bachelor’s degree in maritime sector would be an advantage;
• Good communication skills and very good knowledge of English language;
• Very good computer literacy MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook),
• Open and flexible willing to learn and develop a successful career;
• An understanding of shipping industry’s particular demands will be an advantage;

Remuneration Package:
The remuneration package on offer is a market competitive and oriented one, together with performance incentive and pension/health private scheme, included.

How to apply:
The successful candidate who meet the above-mentioned criteria and willing to join a well-developed team to achieve a fruitful career in Crew Management sector is required to submit the detailed CV along with cover letter to below email not later than 26th May 2021. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Dear Barklav Friends!

Today, as in each year on 17th May, we have a double celebration. This year we are proud to announce Barklav’s 21st anniversary and Norway’s Constitution Day!

We are taking this opportunity and wish Barklav’s office and sea staff, partners, shareholders and all our Norwegian friends - GRATULERER MED DAGEN, LA MULTI ANI, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, many thanks for being with us and Stay Safe wherever you are!

PS: On this special day, we are encouraging all our friends and supporters to get anti-COVID-19 vaccine as this is the only way we can get back to our normal life!

Yours faithfully!
Barklav’s Team

ANUNȚ IMPORTANT!

BARKLAV aduce la cunoștința navigatorilor(cu care se află în relație de colaborare) că a demarat procesul de înrolare a acestora în programul de vaccinare anti-COVID.

Acest proces nu este unul obligatoriu și se bazează pe cereri individuale iar cei doritori sunt invitați să transmită acest lucru la adresa [email protected] urmând a fi contactați de către unul din colegii noștri.

Din cauza aspectelor legale, cu regret menționăm că nu putem oferi suport decât navigatorilor cu care ne aflăm într-o relație de colaborare.

Mulțumim pe această cale Sindicatului Liber al Navigatorilor, Asociației Agențiilor de Crewing și autorităților locale pentru demersurile întreprinse în sprijinul navigatorilor.

Photo by Daniel Schludi

17th May – A very special date in our calendar!

Congratulations – Gratulerer med Dagen to all our Norwegian partners and friends for their National Constitution Day!

This year, 17th May has a special significance for us as we celebrate Barklav’s 20th anniversary and we are very grateful to our shareholders, partners, suppliers and long term Clients who entrusted us in handling their crews during good times but mainly challenging periods.

A special thanks goes to our seafarers for their good work and professionalism shown over the years as well as to our office colleagues for determination and teamwork.

We are thankful to all of you for the understanding shown during these critical times, you have all helped in building up the company’s reputation for what is known to be

“Barklav – a biz for People!”

A milestone for Barklav's 20th anniversary

Today, Barklav team successfully turned into opportunity one of the biggest challenges mankind is currently facing – COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

By setting up a charter plane from Bucharest to Amsterdam and back, we managed first and foremost to prove our Client they can always rely on Romanian resources, both human and logistic.

Equally important, we secured 54 jobs for Romanian seafarers, at home for many months on unpaid leave and returned to their families those who have been away for a long and tiring contract.

This would not have been possible without an open and fruitful dialogue with Romanian Authorities - Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Internal Affairs, constant support from Sindicatul Liber al Navigatorilor, Blue Air Airline and our travel agents Happy Tour. Last but not least, constant efforts were made by Barklav staff over the last couple of weeks, tirelessly working for this common goal. We are grateful to all those involved and thank them for cooperation and understanding of the situation.

This successful chapter in Barklav’s history comes to fulfill our 20th anniversary (17th May) and many thanks go as well to our seafarers, who once again, proved to be true professionals and the best ambassadors Romania can have.

Crew changes are on maritime community agenda and there are important signals that within one month, governments, airlines and the shipping community will find a sustainable solution, such that crew changes can be resumed in a safe and coordinated way.

We are stronger together.
Barklav team

COVID-19 situation updates - 03.04.2020

Dear colleagues!

As you may already know, as of this morning, Romania has updated the list of COVID-19 affected areas.

* All arrivals from RED zones go into quarantine for 14 days

* All arrivals from international travels (other than RED zones) go into isolation for 14 days (home)

Updated list of affected areas can be found here: https://www.cnscbt.ro/

Otopeni Airport flights schedule can be found here: https://www.bucharestairports.ro/ro/program-zboruri/sosiri

International travel restrictions can be found here: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

Barklav is currently recruiting, on behalf of an important player in the FPSO sector, the below positions:

1. OIM;
2. Maintenance Superintendent;
3. Compressor Top Side;
4. Senior Electronic and instrument Technician

In addition to min 1 year in rank and FPSO experience, Brazil area operational experience is required.

This is a long term operation project which also includes a shipyard conversion period, so a previous shipyard experience is a an advantage.

Good salary and private health insurance is offered along with a permanent employment.

Eligible candidates and willing to join a big player in the FPSO sector with long term commitments, are required to submit their CVs on our website under the carreer tab or submit own application to [email protected]

Considering the latest developments of COVID-19, Barklav is announcing all collaborators that the office will be closed and Barklav's staff will work remotely until further notice.

We can be approached as usually during normal working hours either by mobile phone or e-mail and we'll reply with celerity.

Many thanks for understanding and STAY SAFE!
BE RESPONSIBLE!