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Hire Marine Engineers — 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 marine engineers. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $137k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
8.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
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 marine engineers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Marine Engineer mandates, driven by fleet renewal, decarbonisation retrofits, and the global engineer shortage.
Compensation context
Marine Engineer compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced marine engineers in the global maritime market commanding $137k+ 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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Hire Marine Engineers in Dubai
16.3K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Marine Engineers in Abu Dhabi
12.8K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Marine Engineers in Fujairah
11K openings · United Arab Emirates
Hire Marine Engineers in Doha
13.6K openings · Qatar
Hire Marine Engineers in Ras Laffan
11.4K openings · Qatar
Hire Marine Engineers in Dammam
12.3K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Marine Engineers in Jeddah
12.8K openings · Saudi Arabia
Hire Marine Engineers in Muscat
9.7K openings · Oman
Hire Marine Engineers in Manama
8.8K openings · Bahrain
Hire Marine Engineers in Singapore
17.2K openings · Singapore
Hire Marine Engineers in Hong Kong
12.3K openings · Hong Kong SAR
Hire Marine Engineers in Shanghai
15.0K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Marine Engineers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Marine Engineers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Marine Engineers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Marine Engineers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Marine Engineers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Marine Engineers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Marine Engineers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Marine Engineers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Marine Engineers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Marine Engineer in the global maritime market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $137k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.