The Seaworthy Liberians are characterised by a low rate of growth and a lack of energy devoted to recruitment, preferring to build the alliance slowly, around a strong community. Nations wishing to join SLCB are advised to visit the IRC channel and the forum to get to know the other members before submitting an application. However, nations failing to do this are generally accepted to SLCB providing the typical requirements expected of an applicant are met.