Career pathways
Captain – Boss at sea
A profession with responsibility: being a captain means much more than just steering a ship. It’s a challenging path to get there, requiring experience, training and strong leadership skills.
read more: Captain – Boss at seaChief Engineer – Master of machines
The key role in the engine room: The Chief keeps the ship’s technical operations running – with expertise, vision and a strong team at his side.
read more: Chief Engineer – Master of machinesShip Mechanic – The all-rounder
It’s more than just another job: doing maintenance, keeping watch, working at the shipyard – ship mechanics take responsibility in almost all areas on board. A job for people with a can-do attitude and technical understanding.
read more: Ship Mechanic – The all-rounderElectro-technical Ship Officer – On course for digitalisation
Combining engineering with hands-on practice: as an electro-technical ship officer, you work at the interface between the engine room, the bridge and IT, ensuring safe, state-of-the-art ship operations
read more: Electro-technical Ship Officer – On course for digitalisationShipping Clerk – Organiser of the transport of goods
Globally connected: whether route planning, goods inspection or purchasing – shipping clerks work at the nerve centres of global transport chains.
read more: Shipping Clerk – Organiser of the transport of goodsShipping for those who want to know more
Exciting, varied, full of responsibilities: a career in maritime shipping is always a great adventure. And it is very different from a traditional office job. We provide answers to the most important questions regarding your “dream job on board”.
read more: Shipping for those who want to know moreCareer paths in the shipping industry
Maritime shipping is international, innovative and indispensable. Would you like to find out more about jobs on board or ashore – or would you prefer to start by getting a first-hand taste of it? We provide an overview of the industry, its importance and your entry opportunities.
read more: Career paths in the shipping industryGerman seafarers: Jobs with a future
Well-trained professionals are the basis of a strong shipping industry. Through joint initiatives and the “Maritime Alliance”, shipowners, the government and their partners are ensuring high-quality training and employment as crucial prerequisites for Germany’s successful future as a shipping nation.
read more: German seafarers: Jobs with a future
