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Hire ROV Pilots — 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 rov pilots. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$115k
$82.8k – $161k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
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 rov pilots in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in ROV Pilot mandates, driven by the offshore oil & gas upcycle and the buildout of offshore wind across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Compensation context
ROV Pilot compensation typically falls between $82.8k and $161k, with experienced rov pilots in the global maritime market commanding $161k+ 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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2.6K openings · United Arab Emirates
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2.2K openings · Qatar
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2.0K openings · Saudi Arabia
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2.7K openings · Singapore
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2.0K openings · Hong Kong SAR
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2.4K openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring ROV Pilots
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring ROV Pilots
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring ROV Pilots
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring ROV Pilots
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring ROV Pilots
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring ROV Pilots
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring ROV Pilots
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring ROV Pilots
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring ROV Pilots
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a ROV Pilot in the global maritime market is around $115k, typically ranging from $82.8k to $161k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.