Find your place at sea.
Every maritime career, laid out plainly — what the work is, what it pays, what life on board is actually like. Whether you're 16 and asking 'what is merchant navy?' or already sailing and weighing the next move, start here.
What Is Merchant Navy?
An overview of the merchant navy — what it is, who works in it, how it differs from the regular navy, and why people choose this life.
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Cargo Shipping Careers
Tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, gas carriers. Career paths, life on board, and what to expect across cargo vessel types.
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Cruise Ship Careers
Engine, deck and hotel careers on cruise ships. The biggest non-naval employer of seafarers worldwide.
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Yacht Careers
Private yachts and charter yachts. Captain, engineer, stewardess, deckhand, chef — the luxury maritime industry.
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Offshore Careers
OSVs, AHTS, FPSOs, drillships. Offshore oil, gas and renewables — higher pay, different rhythms.
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Deck Department Careers
From Deck Cadet to Master FG. Navigation, cargo operations, safety. The bridge team's career arc.
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Engine Department Careers
From TME to Chief Engineer. Engine room watchkeeping, machinery operation and maintenance.
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Electro-Technical Careers
The ETO role — emerging, in-demand, and increasingly critical with shipboard automation.
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Cruise Hotel Careers
F&B, housekeeping, entertainment, spa, retail, casino, medical. The other half of every cruise ship.
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Salary Expectations
Realistic salary ranges by rank, company, vessel type and flag. Updated annually.
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Rotation & Contracts
How rotations work — 4:2, 3:3, 2:2, 9:3. Contract types: permanent, voyage, agency.
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Life At Sea
What daily life on board actually looks like — watches, meals, downtime, internet, exercise, mental health.
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Shore Career Opportunities
Marine superintendent, technical superintendent, surveyor, instructor — careers after sailing.
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Career Progression Maps
Visual roadmaps of every maritime career path. Sea time, exams, certifications at each stage.
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