Specialty
Shipping & Fleet Operations Jobs Worldwide
Container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised shipping operations across global ownership and management.
Shipping hiring landscape
Maritime employers worldwide are scaling shipping capacity, particularly across leading shipowners, container lines, cruise operators, and offshore operators. Demand is strongest in tier-1 maritime hubs and high-growth markets.
Working in Shipping
Maritime professionals in shipping benefit from structured rotation patterns, joining bonuses, type allowances, and access to global rosters — particularly at leading shipowners and ship managers.
For Shipowners, Ports & Maritime Employers
Hire shipping maritime professionals
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Roles in demand in Shipping
Captain
4.2K openings · $180k
Master Mariner
1.8K openings · $210k
Chief Officer
5.6K openings · $115k
Second Officer
7.8K openings · $78.0k
Third Officer
9.2K openings · $62.0k
Deck Cadet
6.4K openings · $18.0k
Navigation Officer
3.4K openings · $82.0k
Chief Engineer
4.4K openings · $195k
Second Engineer
5.8K openings · $132k
Third Engineer
7.2K openings · $82.0k
Fourth Engineer
7.8K openings · $62.0k
Marine Engineer
8.8K openings · $98.0k
Junior Engineer
4.4K openings · $36.0k
Electro Technical Officer
4.8K openings · $96.0k
Able Seaman
16K openings · $34.0k
Ordinary Seaman
12K openings · $24.0k
Bosun
5.4K openings · $52.0k
Motorman
12K openings · $34.0k
Oiler
10K openings · $32.0k
Deck Rating
14K openings · $32.0k
Engine Rating
12.5K openings · $32.0k
Marine Coordinator
3.2K openings · $62.0k
Marine Surveyor
2.8K openings · $105k
Marine Superintendent
1.8K openings · $155k
Shipping Manager
2.4K openings · $135k
Fleet Manager
1.2K openings · $175k
Chartering Manager
1.8K openings · $155k
Vessel Operations Manager
3.2K openings · $105k
Shipping Executive
8.2K openings · $44.0k
Freight Operations Manager
2.8K openings · $98.0k
Marine Safety Officer
2.4K openings · $82.0k
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping roles typically require relevant maritime training, STCW certificates, type or trade endorsements, and prior experience at shipowners, ports, shipyards, or offshore operators.