Careers in seafaring
SeaYou: VDR ambassador programme for shipping
In the Ambassador Programme of the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), young seafarers have their say and present their perspectives, pictures, texts, and videos from everyday maritime life.
read more: SeaYou: VDR ambassador programme for shippingCaptain – 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 goodsThree weeks on board a containership
Pupils Annika Frühsorge and Katerina Zdanov spent three weeks on board the 335-metre ship “Conti Cortesia”. Their journey took them from London to Fos-Sur-Mer.
read more: Three weeks on board a containershipOn board “Hansa Ludwigsburg”
Trainee Friedrich Wegmann experienced first hand what everyday life on board Hansa Ludwigsburg is really like – an experience that reinforced his determination to go to sea.
read more: On board “Hansa Ludwigsburg”I’m sure of it: I belong at sea
Hugo Haese reports on his exciting journey as a summer seafarer on board “Chicago Express” and the unique experiences he had crossing the Pacific.
read more: I’m sure of it: I belong at seaOnce across the Pacific
Julia Sander experienced an exciting voyage across the Pacific, which gave her a unique insight into life and work on a container ship.
read more: Once across the Pacific
