Maritime Myths

Do you need a maritime background to chart out a career in this industry? Let’s debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding the maritime careers.

Maritime Myths

Mouse over each maritime myth to find out if they’re true or false!

All maritime jobs require personnel to be in uniform.

FALSE

There are many jobs in maritime that do not require you to don a uniform.

All maritime jobs require working onboard ships at sea.

FALSE

Most jobs in the maritime industry do not require you to work onboard ships unless you are a seafarer.

The maritime industry is
male-dominated.

FALSE

Like many other industries, there is a good mix of men and women working in the maritime sector.

I can enter the maritime industry without maritime-related expertise.

TRUE

Maritime companies hire from a diverse range of backgrounds.

There is a diverse spectrum of jobs in the maritime industry.

TRUE

The maritime industry offers a wide range of jobs; from seafaring to maritime business and many more.

Switching from a non-maritime related job to the maritime industry is impossible.

FALSE

There are many examples of people working in maritime that came from other sectors.

The maritime industry is losing its significance.

FALSE

In fact, the maritime industry is a vital economic sector for Singapore with many projects underway such as the construction of the Tuas Port.

The maritime industry is dependent on the tourism industry.

FALSE

The two industries are not dependent on each other - the maritime industry is an integral pillar of world trade and the global logistics/supply chain.

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