Safety & Compliance
ISPS Officer — Global Hiring Overview
ISPS Officers ensure ports, terminals, and ships meet the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code.
Median Salary
$72.0k
$51.8k – $101k
Demand Score
86/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for isps officers in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in ISPS Officer mandates, driven by tightening IMO, EU, and flag-state oversight plus rising vetting and TMSA expectations.
Salary Trend
ISPS Officer compensation typically falls between $51.8k and $101k, with experienced isps officers in the global maritime market commanding $101k+ 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
ISPS Officers typically progress to ISM Manager, HSE Manager roles, or into fleet HSE manager, DPA, and head of safety / sustainability tracks across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Maintain ISPS plans and drills
- •Manage port-facility security
- •Liaise with authorities and flag states
Qualifications
- •ISPS qualification
- •Maritime security background
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ISPS Officer jobs by city
ISPS Officer jobs in Dubai
2.6K openings · $93.6k
ISPS Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.0K openings · $92.2k
ISPS Officer jobs in Fujairah
1.8K openings · $75.6k
ISPS Officer jobs in Doha
2.2K openings · $93.6k
ISPS Officer jobs in Ras Laffan
1.8K openings · $79.2k
ISPS Officer jobs in Dammam
2.0K openings · $79.2k
ISPS Officer jobs in Jeddah
2.0K openings · $79.2k
ISPS Officer jobs in Muscat
1.5K openings · $75.6k
ISPS Officer jobs in Manama
1.4K openings · $79.2k
ISPS Officer salary insights
ISPS Officer salary in Dubai
$93.6k
ISPS Officer salary in Abu Dhabi
$92.2k
ISPS Officer salary in Fujairah
$75.6k
ISPS Officer salary in Doha
$93.6k
ISPS Officer salary in Ras Laffan
$79.2k
ISPS Officer salary in Dammam
$79.2k
ISPS Officer salary in Jeddah
$79.2k
ISPS Officer salary in Muscat
$75.6k
ISPS Officer salary in Manama
$79.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring ISPS Officers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring ISPS Officers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring ISPS Officers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring ISPS Officers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring ISPS Officers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring ISPS Officers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring ISPS Officers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring ISPS Officers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring ISPS Officers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
Related specialties
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a ISPS Officer in the global maritime market is around $72.0k, typically ranging from $51.8k to $101k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.