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Vessel Planners design stowage and load plans for container vessels — optimising stack, weight, and discharge sequences.

Median Salary
$78.0k
$56.2k – $109k
Demand Score
94/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months

Market outlook

Demand for vessel planners in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 14% year-on-year increase in Vessel Planner mandates, driven by container throughput growth, automation programs, and new terminal investments globally.

Compensation

Vessel Planner compensation typically falls between $56.2k and $109k, with experienced vessel planners in the global maritime market commanding $109k+ 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.

Career trajectory

Vessel Planners typically progress to Berth Planner, Port Operations Manager roles, or into terminal manager, port operations director, and port authority leadership across the global hiring maritime market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The median salary for a Vessel Planner in the global maritime market is around $78.0k, typically ranging from $56.2k to $109k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.