Career Options

The maritime industry offers a wide range of careers from seafaring

roles to shore-based positions.

Read a short description of a sample of maritime roles here, and

apply for open positions at www.maritimeone.sg

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Technical Superintendent

Technical Superintendent

Description

  • Inspect and maintain a vessel’s condition to ensure seaworthiness
  • Ensure that the ship’s staff comply with management policies and safety from a mechanical and technical aspect
  • Research and implement new procedures to improve daily operations
  • Liaise with Chief Engineers and Master Mariners to ensure the smooth running of vessels
Technical Superintendent

Technical Superintendent

Relevant degree/diploma

  • Degree in Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Certificate of Competency (CoC) (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 1
  • Good communication and people management skills
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Risk compliance and control
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Problem solving abilities

Career prospects

  •  Assistant Technical Superintendent > (Senior) Technical Superintendent > Technical Manager

Average salary range

  • Technical superintendents earn a monthly salary of about $6,500 to $12,200.* Salary variation depends on the size of fleet managed and the type of vessels managed.
Marine Engineer Officer

Marine Engineer Officer

Description

  • Maintain and operate all mechanical and electrical equipment onboard
  • Provide technical support to overall ship operations
Marine Engineer Officer

Marine Engineer Officer

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Certificate of Competency (CoC) (Marine Engineer Officer) Class 5
  • Basic Safety Training Certificate
  • Interest in a seafaring career
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Ability to lead and manage a crew
  • Risk compliance and control
  • Problem solving abilities

Career prospects

  • 3rd/4th/5th Engineer > 2nd Engineer > Chief Engineer

Average salary range

  • Junior officers (Class 3) Monthly salary of about $3,200.*
Deck Officer

Deck Officer

Description

  • Ensure safe navigation of ship, passengers, crew and cargo onboard
  • Monitor and maintain procedures for fire hazard and damage control requirements
Deck Officer

Deck Officer

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Certificate of Competency (CoC) (Deck Officer) Class 3
  • Basic Safety Training Certificate
  • Interest in a seafaring career
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Ability to lead and manage a crew
  • Ship navigation
  • Ability to read nautical charts, weather reports, etc
  • Survival, search & rescue
  • Communication & interpersonal skills
  • Team player

Career prospects

  • 2nd/3rd/4th officer > Chief Mate > Captain/Ship Master

Average salary range

  • Junior officers (Class 3) Monthly salary of about $3,200.*
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Ship Operations Officer

Description

  • Lead day-to-day operations of the ship
  • Ensure compliance with organisation procedures and industry regulations to ensure the safe operation of ships
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Ship Operations Officer

Relevant degree/diploma

  • A degree or diploma in any discipline, but preferably Maritime Studies or Business

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good commercial awareness of the shipping industry and the operations of a vessel
  • Risk compliance and control
  • Decision making

Career prospects

  • Ship Operator > Operations Manager > Senior Operations Manager

Average salary range

  • (Ship Operations Officers) monthly salary of about $2,800 to $5,200.*
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Maritime Lawyer

Description

  • Maritime law covers all activities associated with the carriage of goods or persons by sea.
  • Require having a thorough understanding of the maritime laws as laid down in the country in which one practices
  • Possess understanding of the various international conventions ratified by states across the globe
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Maritime Lawyer

Relevant degree/diploma

  • Have thorough understanding of international conventions and the maritime laws in the country that one practices
  • Provide advice to clients on the best course of action

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
  • Strong language proficiency
  • An international outlook
  • Communication & interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

Career prospects

  • Trainee > Associate > Senior Associate > Junior Partner > Senior Equity Partner
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Marine Insurance Underwriter

Description

  • Evaluate the risk faced by potential clients
  • Process their applications for insurance coverage
  • Address insurance claims
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Marine Insurance Underwriter

Relevant degree/diploma

  • A degree in any one of the following disciplines: Maritime Studies, Accounting, Business, Economics, and Law. An actuarial background is preferred.

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Meticulousness
  • Strong numerical abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with brokers and other insurance professionals
  • Commercial acumen
  • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
  • Risk management & analysis
  • Analytical capabilities

Career prospects

  • Marine Underwriting Assistant > Marine Underwriter > Head of Underwriting > (Senior) Marine Claims Executive > Head of Marine Claims

Average salary range

  • (marine insurance underwriter) Monthly salary of about $1,800 to $2,500*, with competitive bonuses depending on performance.
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Post Fixture Executive

Description

Follow up on the terms of a contract after a deal has been confirmed between shipowners and charterers.

  • Ensure that the fixtures adhere to charter party clauses and shipping terms/ practices
  • Handle dispute and demurrage claims
  • Issue hire/ freight invoices to charterers
  • Ensure timely payment of receivables
  • Oversee processing of brokering commissions to brokers
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Post Fixture Executive

Relevant degree/diploma

  • A degree or diploma in any discipline

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Analytical and numerical capabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commercial acumen
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Business planning and data analysis

Career prospects

  • Post Fixture Executive / Demurrage Analyst / Laytime Analyst > Post Fixture Manager / Demurrage Manager / Laytime Manager

Average salary range

  • (Post fixture executives) Monthly salary of about $3,000 to $5,900.*
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Shipping Analyst

Description

  • Formulate strategic plans by providing critical input on shipping market developments
  • Research and analyse data on the sector
  • Identify value chain opportunities
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Shipping Analyst

Relevant degree/diploma

  • A degree in any of the following disciplines: Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business, and Economics

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Good communication and networking skills
  • Good understanding of risk management
  • Business data analysis
  • Business planning & negotiation

Career prospects

  • Shipping Analyst > Senior Shipping Analyst > Head of Strategy and Analysis

Average salary range

  • (Entry level) Monthly salary of about $2800 to $3300.*
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Shipbroker

Description

  • Shipbrokers: Seek prospective clients and maintain a strong working relationship with existing clients and customers to ensure service standards are adhered to.
  • Chartering broker: Acts as an intermediary between charterers and cargo owners, whose key role is to arrange the transport of goods and commodities by sea, and the employment of vessels for that purpose.
  • Sales and operations broker: Acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of ships and is responsible for overseeing the sale and purchase of ships on behalf of clients.
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Shipbroker

Relevant degree/diploma

  • A degree or diploma in any area of study, though a background in Shipping, Maritime Studies, Business, Economics and Logistics would have an advantage.

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Excellent negotiating skills with a strong ability to influence people of all levels
  • Strong people engagement skills to build a global network of contacts
  • Strong commercial acumen and a professional code of conduct in handling confidential information
  • Business planning & negotiation
  • Networking skills
  • Decision making

Career prospects

  • Assistant Shipbroker > Shipbroker > Senior Shipbroker

Average salary range

  • (Entry level) Monthly salary of about $3,000.* Due to the commission-based remuneration structure, good Shipbrokers with two to three years of experience earn a monthly salary of about $6,000 per month.*
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Ship Charterer

Description

  • Support the organisation’s chartering operations
  • Liaise with shipowners, traders or charterers through a shipbroker to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of cargo
  • Addresses issues arising in the pre and post fixture process
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Ship Charterer

Relevant degree/diploma

  •  A diploma or degree in any discipline but preferably in the following areas: Maritime Studies, Business, Economics and Mathematics

Relevant certifications & skills

  • Commercial acumen
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest and ability to thrive working in a dynamic environment
  • A working knowledge of geography will be an added advantage
  • Business planning & negotiation
  • Networking skills

Career prospects

  • Senior Charterer > Chartering Manager > Head of Chartering

Average salary range

  • (Chartering executive) Monthly salary of about $3,100 to $6,500.*
*Source: Data from industry surveys conducted by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The data reflects the indicative monthly basic pay and excludes fixed bonuses, variable bonuses, overtime pay and allowances. Actual salaries may differ due to market conditions and company/organisation policies.
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