Deck Department
Navigation Officer — Global Hiring Overview
Navigation Officers specialise in passage planning, ECDIS management, and navigational compliance across deep-sea, coastal, and offshore fleets.
Median Salary
$82.0k
$59.0k – $115k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+13%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for navigation officers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 13% year-on-year increase in Navigation Officer mandates, driven by global fleet renewal, expansion of LNG and container tonnage, and shortage of senior deck officers.
Salary Trend
Navigation Officer compensation typically falls between $59.0k and $115k, with experienced nav officers in the global maritime market commanding $115k+ 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
Navigation Officers typically progress to Second Officer, Chief Officer roles, or into command upgrades, marine superintendent, port captain, and fleet management tracks across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Plan and execute passages globally
- •Manage ECDIS, charts, and nautical publications
- •Drive bridge resource management standards
Qualifications
- •STCW II/1 or II/2
- •ECDIS, ARPA, BRM, GMDSS
- •Strong celestial and electronic navigation
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Navigation Officer jobs by city
Navigation Officer jobs in Dubai
6.3K openings · $107k
Navigation Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi
4.9K openings · $105k
Navigation Officer jobs in Fujairah
4.3K openings · $86.1k
Navigation Officer jobs in Doha
5.3K openings · $107k
Navigation Officer jobs in Ras Laffan
4.4K openings · $90.2k
Navigation Officer jobs in Dammam
4.8K openings · $90.2k
Navigation Officer jobs in Jeddah
4.9K openings · $90.2k
Navigation Officer jobs in Muscat
3.7K openings · $86.1k
Navigation Officer jobs in Manama
3.4K openings · $90.2k
Navigation Officer salary insights
Navigation Officer salary in Dubai
$107k
Navigation Officer salary in Abu Dhabi
$105k
Navigation Officer salary in Fujairah
$86.1k
Navigation Officer salary in Doha
$107k
Navigation Officer salary in Ras Laffan
$90.2k
Navigation Officer salary in Dammam
$90.2k
Navigation Officer salary in Jeddah
$90.2k
Navigation Officer salary in Muscat
$86.1k
Navigation Officer salary in Manama
$90.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Navigation Officers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Navigation Officers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Navigation Officers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Navigation Officers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Navigation Officers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Navigation Officers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Navigation Officers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Navigation Officers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Navigation Officers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Navigation Officer in the global maritime market is around $82.0k, typically ranging from $59.0k to $115k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.