Global business dynamics, especially in the maritime affairs are compelling managers of firms to consider appropriate recruitment strategies that will produce effective and efficient work-force. It has been observed that creativity and innovations in service delivery and increased competitors have heightened competition in the maritime business environment. Therefore, strategic human resource management is required in hunting for qualified and competent personnel that is mostly sought after in the industry. This study examined recruitment strategies and employee's efficient performance in the Maritime Sector in Nigeria: the referral option. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of referral recruitment on employee's efficiency. The study generated primary data through questionnaires distributed to 300 respondents. Data were analysed using multiple regressions analyses. It was found that, referral recruitment had positive and significant effect on employee's efficiency. The study concludes that referral improves worker's loyalty, dedication to duties and overall performance. It is therefore, recommended that referral strategy be adopted by stevedores firms since it leads to improved productivity,  revenues and overall organisational performance.