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Hire Deck Cadets — faster, vetted, worldwide
Shipowners, ship managers, container lines, cruise lines, port authorities, terminals, shipyards, offshore operators, and marine engineering firms use CosmoQuick to source qualified deck cadets. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$18.0k
$15.0k – $25.2k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
6.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches maritime talent on STCW endorsements, sea-time, type experience, vetting, and trade — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for deck cadets in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 18% year-on-year increase in Deck Cadet mandates, driven by global fleet renewal, expansion of LNG and container tonnage, and shortage of senior deck officers.
Compensation context
Deck Cadet compensation typically falls between $15.0k and $25.2k, with experienced cadets in the global maritime market commanding $25.2k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
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11.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
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8K openings · United Arab Emirates
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9.9K openings · Qatar
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8.3K openings · Qatar
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9.0K openings · Saudi Arabia
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9.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
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6.4K openings · Bahrain
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12.5K openings · Singapore
Hire Deck Cadets in Hong Kong
9.0K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Deck Cadets in Shanghai
10.9K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Deck Cadets
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Deck Cadets
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Deck Cadets
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Deck Cadets
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Deck Cadets
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Deck Cadets
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Deck Cadets
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Deck Cadets
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Deck Cadets
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Deck Cadet in the global maritime market is around $18.0k, typically ranging from $15.0k to $25.2k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.
