Safety & Compliance
Maritime Compliance Specialist — Global Hiring Overview
Maritime Compliance Specialists ensure shipping companies, ports, and yards comply with IMO, flag states, class, and port-state regulations.
Median Salary
$98.0k
$70.6k – $137k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for maritime compliance specialists in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in Maritime Compliance Specialist mandates, driven by tightening IMO, EU, and flag-state oversight plus rising vetting and TMSA expectations.
Salary Trend
Maritime Compliance Specialist compensation typically falls between $70.6k and $137k, with experienced compliances in the global maritime market commanding $137k+ 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
Maritime Compliance Specialists 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
- •Track regulatory changes (SOLAS, MARPOL, MLC)
- •Maintain compliance matrices
- •Support audits and inspections
Qualifications
- •Maritime / legal background
- •Class / regulator experience
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Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs by city
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Dubai
3.0K openings · $127k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.3K openings · $125k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Fujairah
2K openings · $103k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Doha
2.5K openings · $127k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Ras Laffan
2.1K openings · $108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Dammam
2.2K openings · $108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Jeddah
2.3K openings · $108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Muscat
1.8K openings · $103k
Maritime Compliance Specialist jobs in Manama
1.6K openings · $108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary insights
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Dubai
$127k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Abu Dhabi
$125k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Fujairah
$103k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Doha
$127k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Ras Laffan
$108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Dammam
$108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Jeddah
$108k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Muscat
$103k
Maritime Compliance Specialist salary in Manama
$108k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Maritime Compliance Specialists
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Maritime Compliance Specialist in the global maritime market is around $98.0k, typically ranging from $70.6k to $137k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.