Offshore Energy
Offshore Installation Manager — Global Hiring Overview
OIMs hold statutory command of offshore platforms, rigs, FPSOs, and wind installations — owning safety, operations, and crew.
Median Salary
$245k
$176k – $343k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
600
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+9%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for offshore installation managers in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 9% year-on-year increase in Offshore Installation Manager mandates, driven by the offshore oil & gas upcycle and the buildout of offshore wind across Europe, Asia, and the US.
Salary Trend
Offshore Installation Manager compensation typically falls between $176k and $343k, with experienced oims in the global maritime market commanding $343k+ 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
Offshore Installation Managers typically progress to Offshore Engineer, Drilling Supervisor roles, or into OIM, asset manager, and offshore operations leadership across oil & gas and wind across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Hold OIM statutory command
- •Lead offshore operations and crew
- •Drive HSE and incident response
- •Liaise with operator, charterer, and authorities
Qualifications
- •OIM certification (where applicable)
- •Offshore command experience
- •HSE / well-control as relevant
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Offshore Installation Manager jobs by city
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Dubai
1.1K openings · $319k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Abu Dhabi
870 openings · $314k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Fujairah
750 openings · $257k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Doha
930 openings · $319k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Ras Laffan
780 openings · $270k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Dammam
840 openings · $270k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Jeddah
870 openings · $270k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Muscat
660 openings · $257k
Offshore Installation Manager jobs in Manama
600 openings · $270k
Offshore Installation Manager salary insights
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Dubai
$319k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Abu Dhabi
$314k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Fujairah
$257k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Doha
$319k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Ras Laffan
$270k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Dammam
$270k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Jeddah
$270k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Muscat
$257k
Offshore Installation Manager salary in Manama
$270k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Offshore Installation Managers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Offshore Installation Managers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Offshore Installation Manager in the global maritime market is around $245k, typically ranging from $176k to $343k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.