Marine Engineering
Dry Dock Manager — Global Hiring Overview
Dry Dock Managers run vessel dry-docking campaigns — coordinating yard, owner, class, and contractors to deliver on time and budget.
Median Salary
$155k
$112k – $217k
Demand Score
84/100
High
Monthly Openings
600
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for dry dock managers in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 9% year-on-year increase in Dry Dock Manager mandates, driven by newbuild orderbooks, dual-fuel conversions, and the global decarbonisation retrofit wave.
Salary Trend
Dry Dock Manager compensation typically falls between $112k and $217k, with experienced dry dock managers in the global maritime market commanding $217k+ 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
Dry Dock Managers typically progress to Marine Superintendent, Shipyard Engineer roles, or into lead naval architect, project director, and shipyard / consultancy leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Lead dry-dock projects end-to-end
- •Coordinate yard, owner, and class
- •Drive scope, cost, and schedule
Qualifications
- •Senior shipyard / superintendent background
- •10+ years dry-dock leadership
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Dry Dock Manager jobs by city
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Dubai
1.1K openings · $202k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
870 openings · $198k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Fujairah
750 openings · $163k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Doha
930 openings · $202k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Ras Laffan
780 openings · $171k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Dammam
840 openings · $171k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Jeddah
870 openings · $171k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Muscat
660 openings · $163k
Dry Dock Manager jobs in Manama
600 openings · $171k
Dry Dock Manager salary insights
Dry Dock Manager salary in Dubai
$202k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$198k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Fujairah
$163k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Doha
$202k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Ras Laffan
$171k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Dammam
$171k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Jeddah
$171k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Muscat
$163k
Dry Dock Manager salary in Manama
$171k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Dry Dock Managers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Dry Dock Managers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Dry Dock Managers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Dry Dock Managers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Dry Dock Managers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Dry Dock Managers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Dry Dock Managers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Dry Dock Managers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Dry Dock Managers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Dry Dock Manager in the global maritime market is around $155k, typically ranging from $112k to $217k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.