Deck Department
Deck Cadet — Global Hiring Overview
Deck Cadets are pre-sea trainees building seafaring competence aboard merchant and cruise vessels under structured training records.
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
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.
Salary Trend
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.
Career Path
Deck Cadets typically progress to Third Officer, Ordinary Seaman roles, or into command upgrades, marine superintendent, port captain, and fleet management tracks across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Complete approved training record book
- •Stand supervised watches
- •Support deck and cargo operations
- •Learn safety, navigation, and seamanship
Qualifications
- •Approved cadet training programme
- •STCW basic safety training
- •Maritime academy enrolment
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Deck Cadet jobs by city
Deck Cadet jobs in Dubai
11.8K openings · $23.4k
Deck Cadet jobs in Abu Dhabi
9.3K openings · $23.0k
Deck Cadet jobs in Fujairah
8K openings · $18.9k
Deck Cadet jobs in Doha
9.9K openings · $23.4k
Deck Cadet jobs in Ras Laffan
8.3K openings · $19.8k
Deck Cadet jobs in Dammam
9.0K openings · $19.8k
Deck Cadet jobs in Jeddah
9.3K openings · $19.8k
Deck Cadet jobs in Muscat
7.0K openings · $18.9k
Deck Cadet jobs in Manama
6.4K openings · $19.8k
Deck Cadet salary insights
Deck Cadet salary in Dubai
$23.4k
Deck Cadet salary in Abu Dhabi
$23.0k
Deck Cadet salary in Fujairah
$18.9k
Deck Cadet salary in Doha
$23.4k
Deck Cadet salary in Ras Laffan
$19.8k
Deck Cadet salary in Dammam
$19.8k
Deck Cadet salary in Jeddah
$19.8k
Deck Cadet salary in Muscat
$18.9k
Deck Cadet salary in Manama
$19.8k
Hiring by maritime industry
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.