Port Operations
Marine Coordinator — Global Hiring Overview
Marine Coordinators interface between vessels, terminals, agents, and pilots to keep port calls on schedule.
Median Salary
$62.0k
$44.6k – $86.8k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for marine coordinators in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 13% year-on-year increase in Marine Coordinator mandates, driven by container throughput growth, automation programs, and new terminal investments globally.
Salary Trend
Marine Coordinator compensation typically falls between $44.6k and $86.8k, with experienced marine coordinators in the global maritime market commanding $86.8k+ 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
Marine Coordinators typically progress to Port Operations Manager, Vessel Planner roles, or into terminal manager, port operations director, and port authority leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Coordinate vessel arrivals and departures
- •Liaise with pilots, agents, and terminals
- •Manage port-call documentation
Qualifications
- •Maritime / port operations background
- •3+ years experience
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Marine Coordinator jobs by city
Marine Coordinator jobs in Dubai
5.9K openings · $80.6k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.6K openings · $79.4k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Fujairah
4K openings · $65.1k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Doha
5.0K openings · $80.6k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Ras Laffan
4.2K openings · $68.2k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Dammam
4.5K openings · $68.2k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Jeddah
4.6K openings · $68.2k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Muscat
3.5K openings · $65.1k
Marine Coordinator jobs in Manama
3.2K openings · $68.2k
Marine Coordinator salary insights
Marine Coordinator salary in Dubai
$80.6k
Marine Coordinator salary in Abu Dhabi
$79.4k
Marine Coordinator salary in Fujairah
$65.1k
Marine Coordinator salary in Doha
$80.6k
Marine Coordinator salary in Ras Laffan
$68.2k
Marine Coordinator salary in Dammam
$68.2k
Marine Coordinator salary in Jeddah
$68.2k
Marine Coordinator salary in Muscat
$65.1k
Marine Coordinator salary in Manama
$68.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Marine Coordinators
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Marine Coordinators
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Marine Coordinators
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Marine Coordinators
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Marine Coordinators
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Marine Coordinators
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Marine Coordinators
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Marine Coordinators
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Marine Coordinators
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Marine Coordinator in the global maritime market is around $62.0k, typically ranging from $44.6k to $86.8k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.