Create professional crew reference letters, signed by the referee and confirmed by the crew member via email. Every reference gets a unique verification link. Completely free.
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Formatting Word documents from scratch every time
Agencies questioning if references are authentic
No way to revoke a reference if circumstances change
No proof that the crew member actually received or agrees with the reference
Professional PDF generated in under 5 minutes
Crew member confirms the reference via email — both parties are on record
Unique verification link — anyone can check the reference is real in seconds
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Fill in a form, generate a clean professional PDF reference letter instantly. No account needed, completely free.
Generate a ReferenceCreate a free account to issue references that get sent to the crew member for approval. Once confirmed, the reference is published with a verified badge and unique link.
Create Free AccountThree simple steps to a signed, verified crew reference.
Fill in the crew member info, vessel details, service dates, and your professional assessment.
The reference is sent to the crew member's email. They review and approve it — creating a verified, signed reference.
The published reference gets a unique link. Anyone can verify it instantly — with proof of who signed it and who confirmed it.
Captains, crew, and recruiters across the superyacht world rely on CrewRef.
“Finally a professional way to handle crew references. No more Word docs emailed back and forth.”
Captain Andreas M.
55m M/Y
“The email verification gives agencies real confidence that my references are authentic. Game changer.”
Sarah K.
Chief Stewardess
“Clean, professional, and exactly what the yachting industry needed. I use it for every crew departure.”
Captain James W.
72m M/Y
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Crew Recruiter
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