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Hire Drilling Supervisors — 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 drilling supervisors. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$225k
$162k – $315k
Demand Score
84/100
High
Monthly Openings
600
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+8%
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 drilling supervisors in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 8% year-on-year increase in Drilling Supervisor mandates, driven by the offshore oil & gas upcycle and the buildout of offshore wind across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Compensation context
Drilling Supervisor compensation typically falls between $162k and $315k, with experienced drilling supervisors in the global maritime market commanding $315k+ 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.
For Shipowners, Ports & Maritime Employers
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1.1K openings · United Arab Emirates
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870 openings · United Arab Emirates
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750 openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Doha
930 openings · Qatar
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Ras Laffan
780 openings · Qatar
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Dammam
840 openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Jeddah
870 openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Muscat
660 openings · Oman
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Manama
600 openings · Bahrain
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Singapore
1.2K openings · Singapore
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Hong Kong
840 openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Drilling Supervisors in Shanghai
1.0K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Drilling Supervisors
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Drilling Supervisors
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Drilling Supervisors
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Drilling Supervisors
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Drilling Supervisors
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Drilling Supervisors
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Drilling Supervisors
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Drilling Supervisors
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Drilling Supervisors
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Drilling Supervisor in the global maritime market is around $225k, typically ranging from $162k to $315k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.