Welcome to the Job Page
Helping you make way in the Marine Engineering field.
" A company that doesn't look after its own engineers, will look after someone else's "
- paraphrase of a Napoleon's saying
The first job as cadet, or newly licensed officer, has, is, and always has been, a real challenge for all of us. Don't lose hope, I have been there and so have many others. In todays "my own little universe", we sometimes forget where we came from, we all had to crawl before we could walk, and run - that's a simple fact, no matter how people make you feel.
Right now, there is worldwide shortage of licensed marine engineers, it is real, and this has made finding meaningful employment relatively easier than it use to be 10 years ago. "Relatively easier" is the key concept in that statement. It is still quite challenging to get your resume on the right desk, and get those people to take you seriously, that's why this web page - to help.
Let us first explore what it is to be a marine engineer
- Click here to read about being a mariner, and working on ships
- Continue to this page to read about the marine engineering field from the US gov and NZ gov
- Then read here for an actual job description
- Visit the Canadian Government's clumsy analysis of the wages and outlook; also check out deck officers; one from the USA
- Students, in particular, may be interested in these student questions and answers
It is safe to say, employers today, do not want to entrust millions of dollars worth of machinery and cargo, to someone that is unproven. Even as today's engineering officers are quickly moving on to retirement, you can still expect competition for positions - worldwide. However, in my number of years working in the marine industry, I have yet to figure out what it is exactly that recruiters are looking for.
Marketing yourself
From my observations, recruiters are typically pressed for time, juggling numerous tasks at once like "putting out fires" and don't spend a great deal of time assessing how you might actually fit into a company. More than half the vessels I joined where to fill the position at the very last minute. I have observed that there is a high reluctance to "try something new", many recruiters would prefer "devil you know", rather than try a new recruit. So with this general overview, I suggest you consider the following when preparing your "sale pitch"...
- Have proper documents. Makes sure you have the documents you need to sail, and that they are valid, and will be for six months after joining a ship.
- Second, reputation and "who you know", these go a long way in breaking into the marine field. Having someone vouch for you decreases a company's risk of the unknown - get networking.
- Be able to travel light, fast, right away. This is very important when you're at the bottom rung, it illustrates your attitude. Usually this is how you get your first "big break" - ability to adapt, and fast. Have your affairs in order so you can move at a moments notice.
There are already lots of qualities that you have, or will demonstrate just to be an licensed engineer. The qualities below are the ones which will make you unique - a more attractable mate, if you will - to a company. As marine school leaver, qualities such as know how with computer networks, sense of humour, good grades in the cadetship, deck side certificates, etc. are all pluses in my book.
Once you caught the eye of a recruiter. I suggest you . . .
- Must knock them (recruiters) on their ass the first time. To do this you must use all the modern tools... i.e. computers, programs, and communications systems. Have all your documents in .pdf files format for fast reply and easy viewing by recruiter. Always tailor your communiqués to the specific person, company or situation.
- Flaunt your most valuable currency - sea time and experience- if you dont have any, flaunt your academic achievements.
- Be flexible where pay is concern. Once you are onboard and have shown your true colors, you should be paid accordingly. If not, its a short contract and there are many more ships out there... Thanks for the experience.
- Flaunt your training, and especially training with advance technology. Any training you have is an asset a company does not need to pay for.
- You should be knowledgeable of the business, the major players and their trade. Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the shipping world - especially in your geographical location or market you are interested in.
Your introductory package
I get many resumes through this site, and some "pet peeve" of mine, and probably most recruiters, include disorganized, difficult files to open - weird formats, insanely large file size, or just too many files.
When your are satisfied that your resume is ready for the position you are applying for, "print it" as a PDF file, (you can use a free PDF file maker like PrimoPDF), then scan and attach only your pertinent information to it. The end product should be a single .pdf document that contains...
- your resume (max two pages)
- a scan of your license
- a scan of your current seafarer medical
- a scan of your valid passport
Once you have this single "introduction" PDF file created, preferably under 5 megabytes in size, name it with a relevant title, which will allow it to be identify easily, such as "Resume of Martin Leduc - Cdn Marine Engineer". Even a small thing like a file name shows organization and is practical for the receiver, which makes your resume pleasant to view, instead of a chore.
About Adobe Portable File format, or PDF; this format "freezes" the desired look for your documents as if you were printing it on a piece of real paper. It is a worldwide accessible and accepted way to present electronic documents, and therefore easily transferable by email. There is free software that can let you easily convert your data files into PDF. I have good experience with PrimoPDF, but there are many other programs that can do the job. Once installed on your computer, the program acts like a printer and produces a digital file instead of a paper one, please use PDF format. Use your single PDF file to introduce yourself by email, or upload to a company's website.
Once you have caught the interest of the recruiter, you can then follow up your initial intro .pdf document, with the supporting information .pdf file containing such things as scans of...
- your training certificates,
- academic achievements,
- references letters,
- discharge book, etc.
Religion or marital status of you or your parents, your kids age and names, military service, etc., are not really relevant information that you need to include in an application / resume to a company, or its recruiter. Eye colour, weight, shoe size, vaccinations status, etc., are also not really great ways to make a first impression, and this type of information is already in your government issued documents. If additional information is required by the recruiter, it can be supplied in a follow up email.
If you feel you should include a picture of yourself, consider using a professional photographer. Your driver license, passport, other ID type pictures are typically not the most flattering, and may not make the best first impression. Your expressions carries a great deal of information or mis-information and are therefor not normally recommend to attach to a resume. Jobs on yacht are typically the exception to this rule.
Keep your resume to the bare essentials for the recruiter. They want to know, do you have the necessary qualifications and are they valid, what is your background and skills to fill their position. All other information is just a distractions to their objectives.
- Click here for tips on interviews
- Click here for tips on targeting your resume for the job
Another small detail to keep in mind; simple, accurate contact information is critical. My legal name is quite long and consist of three first names and one last name - but I am typically known as Martin, so I put Martin Leduc on my resume, and not all of my names. Keep it simple.
Email is the best way to make a connection, so make sure you have an appropriate email address. "Cute" email addresses are fine between friends, but consider changing your "captcrunch@hotmail.com" or "majordogfucker@gmail.com" email moniker when applying for a position aboard - I'm sure you get the idea.
Never forget, a resume, and your pertinent documents, are living documents, they live, change and die with age, so make sure you are always updating and reviewing to keep the most current information available. If your medical is not valid, you cannot sail !
You might want to consider having your resume "live" on a professional social network. I have my resume / intro package on my desktop that I send to prospective employers directly by email, but I also have an online version on this website, and a professional profile on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is more for office types, but increasingly, it has become a great place to connect with shipmates and recruiters alike. Having your own LinkedIn provides a constant and enhanced way of promoting yourself, and be reachable, no matter where you are.
Find the right job
So what to do ? How do I find my dream job ?
First of all, there is no
dream job, until you dream; then temper that with reality.
A great deal has changed since I first started this area of the web site back in 1999, the notoriously cautious marine industry has since adopted the internet like never before. Ship owners realized that they could forgo the cost of a crew recruiting agency by using their company website, with a simple link to their recruitment contact information - one of the few benefits of owner frugality, that has benefited crew.
I have seen a fundamental shift in the way recruiters work, now harnessing the power of the internet in a big way, this has allowed them to cast a wider net, hopefully "catching you". In today's world, look out in the harbour, the nearest ship's recruiter is available by simply doing a search of the company name, sometimes the website URL is right on the ship's side. Once on their website, look for the "work for us", "human resources" or "career" area. Using the company's website "contact us" feature has yielded at least two jobs for me; even way back when the internet was just gaining popularity.
This "internet revolution" has resulted in this area of my website diminishing in importance, which I am truly happy for, because it means positive progress for us as seafarers. It also means less maintenance for me and will probably put this area of the site "out of business".
Many reports state that the best and most successful way of finding a job is through other people - networking. Letting people know you are looking for work is the best place to start. To do that, talk to people in the industry, especially family, friends, former coworkers and people within professional associations. Use social media like LinkedIn account and its groups to network, you can even search out a peer to guide you. You can still "walk the docks" but with the ISPS code in force, this is restricted to smaller vessels like yachts and tugs.
Contacting people on a "live and direct" basis, such as email and phone, is better, but takes some courage. Sending unsolicited resumes by mail, filling out online applications are statistically the least likely to succeed. Having said that, I did get a couple of my better positions doing just that, filing out a company's online form, so you never know. Do yourself a favour, don't annoy a crewing department by bombarding them with many emails and the same resumes. If they are reputable firm, they should answer you, sending them ten resumes in the space of two days, is probably not going to enhance your chances with them anymore.
Fees to finding a berth, and other scams
Mr. Douglas B. Stevenson, Director, Center for Seafarers' Rights of the The Seamen's Church Institute of New York & New Jersey, sends these comments, which all professional seafarers should be aware of. He writes, in response to a comment I had made about my experience with some US based recruiters, and their stated habits of charging a fee, "initial", "filing" or back end fee, deducted off a pay check for their services, connecting a seafarer to a ship...
"I suspect that some US recruiting agencies are either not familiar with the law or are ignoring it. United States law prohibits charging fees to seafarers for placing them in jobs on ships in international and intercoastal voyages, 46 U.S.C. 10314 (b), as well as on ships in coastwise voyages, 46 U.S.C. 10505 (b). It is also illegal for an employer to deduct the illegally charged placement fees from seafarers’ wages, 46 U.S.C. 10314 (a)(1)(C) and 46 U.S.C 10505 (a)(1)(C).
Charging seafarers placement fees is prohibited in most maritime nations, in the International Labour Organization’s Recruitment and Placement of Seafarers Convention, 1996 (ILO-179) and in the new International Labour Organization’s Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (which is expected to enter into force in 2011 or 2012).
I would advise seafarers to avoid a placement agency that attempt to charge them a placement fee because it is a good indicator that the agency is operating illegally and in a manner that is not in the seafarers’ best interests.
If you or your readers have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Center for Seafarers’ Rights."
I am sure this is some insight that is appreciated by us all. Never lose your common sense while using any of the links found on this page or other website. If you have had positive or negative experiences with any outfits, let us know, we'll pass it on here.
There are many scams, they snare the willing but inexperienced, cadets, and seasoned seafarers alike. I am sure the sophistication of the scams will increase, but in the mean time be aware, telltale signs are...
- free webmail account email addresses - dead giveaway
- visa, application fees, processing fees - these are illegal
- post office boxes, use Google's "Street View" to see the listed address, if its an apartment building in Toronto, then its a scam
- do simple search for the company name or associated email address
You can look on The Common Rail, identified scams are posted there to make others aware.
The land holds more perils for the seaman than the sea.
Got your resume and your information ready ? Then try the links below.
The original purpose of this list of links, below, were to make connecting with serious employers, quick and easy - potential employers with genuine interest in hearing from engineer. Please read carefully the requirements of a position, many companies fail to provide enough information to us seafarers, which is very frustrating. This is not your fault, but use common sense, if a ferry operator is hiring for a position deep inside Norway, there is a good chance that to apply, you need to be a Norwegian national, or have the right to work there. The job posting should be clear about what the requirements are, and I find it very frustrating when recruiters don't mark this down in the offer, or give us feedback as seafarers.
As mentioned above, pretty much all shipping companies have a Human Resource link on their website, so I maintain these links grouping them more towards to specific markets or regional interest. Most companies allow you to upload a resume, this is where your .pdf introductory package is very handy, take advantage of it.
- Canadian ship operators, and recruiters are listed here. Typically you need the right to work in Canada (citizen / landed immigrant).
- US ship operators, and recruiters are listed here. Like in Canada, you will need the right to work in the United States.
- In this list, are links to electronic job board for shore and seagoing roles advertisements
- In this list, are links to electornic job board for seagoing roles advertisements only
- Dedicated maritime talent recruiters, some of which are listed here
- Ship management companies manage many different ships for different ship owners and always seem to need crew
- Notable international ship operators can be found here
- You could crew on yacht. Decent pay, some perks like travel. But narrow hiring criteria and long contracts. Try these websites...
- Other sources of information, such as addresses and names of different companies involved in the marine shipping business can be found here
" There is really something strangely cheering to the spirits in the meeting of a ship at sea. "
-Benjamin Franklin
Generally, these links to the hiring departments are for Canadian citizen, or those able to work in the Canada. If you are unsure of your status, chances are you are not able to apply for these advertised positions. Please read the site's information carefully to prevent your time being wasted.
|
Company |
Based in |
Types |
Ships |
Notes |
| BC Ferries | Victoria | Ferry | 40+ | |
| Canadian Coast Guard | Victoria | Gov. | ~20 | |
| Secunda Marine | Halifax | Various | ||
| Public Service Commision of Canada | Ottawa | Gov. | ||
| Teekay | Vancouver | Tankers | ||
| Algoma Central | Lakes | Bulkers | ||
| Atlantic Towing Ltd | Maritimes | Various | ||
| Marine Atlantic | Maritimes | Ferry | ||
| Group Ocean | Quebec | Tugs | ||
| Canship Ugland | St John's NF | Tankers and support | 8 | Offshore oil project in Atlantic Canada |
| Seaspan - Washington Marine Group | Vancouver | Tugs | 40+ | Shipyards, coastal and deep sea operations |
| Cape Harrison | St John's NF | Seismic & Tugs | 5 | |
| Nadro Marine Service | Ontario | Tug & Barge | 6 | |
| Groupe Desgagnes | Quebec | Tankers, General | 15 | Rigel Shipping is now part of Desgagnes |
| Quebec Government Promo site | Quebec | Various | Marine jobs promoted by the Quebec Gov | |
| Seaspan Ship Management | Vancouver | Box Ships | 50+ | mostly shore side positions |
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
- John D. Rockefeller
Canadian seafarer recruiting agencies
|
Company |
Based in |
Types |
Notes |
| Page Marine Crews | Vancouver | Various | principally hotel side now |
| PEI | Oil & Gas | ||
| ORSI | NS / NF | Oil & Gas | Adrian Coady |
| Puglisevich Group | St John's NF | Oil & Gas | |
| Orange Recruitment | Oakville Ont. | various | new in 2009 |
Generally these links to the hiring department are for US citizen holding US Coast Guard license, or those able to work in the US. If you are unsure of your status, chances are you are not able to apply for these advertised positions. Please read the sites information carefully to prevent your time being wasted.
|
Company |
Based in |
Types |
Ships |
Notes |
| Foss Maritime | Seattle, USA | Tugs | 90+ | |
| Crowley | Florida | Various | ||
| Edison Chouest Offshore | USA | AHTS | ||
| Otto Candies | USA | AHT&S | ||
| Donjon Marine | Mew York City | Salvage-tugs | ||
| Harvey Gulf | Louisianna | AHTS Tugs | 15 | |
| Seacor & Seacor Marine | Florida | Oil & Gas | 250+ | |
| Special Expedition Marine | Seattle | Cruise | ||
| Woods Hole Oceanography Institute | USA | Research | ||
| Alaska Marine Highway | Alaska | Ferry | ||
| NOAA | USA | Research | Gov. must be US citizen | |
| Washington State Ferry | USA | Ferry | US's largest ferry fleet | |
| Ocean Shipholding | Houston | Tankers | ||
US recruiting generally involves USCG licenses and permission to work in the United States. Beware of fees and such as mentioned above in the Scam Section - all fees to employees are illegal.
|
Company |
Based in |
Types |
| Sea Time | Florida | Licensed US ships |
| Northstar Marine | Texas | Licensed US ships and others |
| Maritime Employment | Texas | Licensed US ships and others |
| Maritime Headhunter | Washington | Specialized |
| Alaris | California | Specialize recruiting |
| Gold - M International Services | Washington | oil industry placement |
Job list websites - seagoing, shoreside trades, technical and management
Links to various organizations whose primary product is not necessarily recruiting seafarers, but may have postings for seafarer within their portfolios.
|
Website / Company |
Specialty |
Notes |
| RigZone | Oil and Gas | all positions |
| Spinnakers | Shore Jobs | |
| Intership | Engineering | |
| Eastern Shipbuilders | Shipyard | US gulf area |
| Connecticut Maritime Association | ||
| Oil Careers | Oil and gas | |
| MatchTech | Shore jobs | Marine technical and shorebased |
| MaritimeJobs.com | USA | news and jobs |
| Marine Recruitment | UK / WWW | need to register |
| Marine Tech Magazine | USA | Various position |
| Maritimecareer.com | Dutch | Shore and seagoing |
| Mogonline.net | Oil and gas | From the UK |
| Career Jet Canada's Edition | WWW | Marine trades and shore jobs |
| Clic & Sea, UK | France | Shore and seagoing |
| Singapore's Maritime Careers | Singapore | Shore and seaside job postings |
| Maritime Job Search | USA | |
| Atlas Services Group | Dutch | Shoreside and O&G crew |
| Expat Engineer | Australia | ww, energy and general engineering |
| Tradesmen International | US | |
| Shipping Connections | UK | |
| Hydrosub | UK | offshore oil crewing |
| Human Resource Center | Norway | offshore / onshore |
| Oceanic Resource International | UK / Middle East | varied |
| Web Crewing | UK (?) | seagoing mostly |
| Crew Planet | Latvia | seagoing mostly |
" I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world. "
- Thomas A. Edison
Job list websites - seagoing only
These are electronic / web boards that list available candidates and or available positions, primarily for seagoing roles.
|
Website / Company |
Specialty |
Notes |
| The Common Rail | Canada | www.dieselduck.net's very own networking place |
| Seajobhunt.com | India | India based rating positions advertised |
| Maritime Connector | Croatia | for Croatian seafarers |
| SeafarerJobs.com | India | Seagoing for big management companies |
| Crew 4 Sea | Eastern Europe | pay to play |
| Remigium | Sweden | ww |
| Sea Factor | Russia | for Ukrainians sailors |
| Polar Crewing | Russia | |
| Marine Staff | South Africa | Various |
| South Star | Ukraine | |
| La Touline | France | |
| shipout.ca | Canada | Canadian positions aboard |
| Nedcon | Romania | All sea related manpower |
| jobatsea.org | Ukraine | |
| 7 Oceans | Poland | |
| Planet Mariner | India | |
Maritime talent recruiters (executive) seagoing and shoreside
Head hunter specializing in finding marine related talent for ship operators and owners.
|
Company |
Based |
Notes |
| Fast Stream | UK | Shore and seagoing |
| Hays | UK | |
| Earth Stream | UK | Shoreside and O&G |
| Atlantic Resourcing | UK | |
| Viking Recruitment | UK | Holland America crewing |
| Clyde Marine | UK | cadets as speciality |
| CP Marine UK | UK | Offshore O&G |
| Farnham Marine Agency | UK | Offshore O&G for Seahorse Marine |
| Genesis Marine & Offshore | UK | Aberdeen based, WW, O&G |
| Sirius Ship Management | Italy | |
| IMCA | Norway | NYK / Crystal Cruise Lines |
| Maritime Resource Management | Malaysia | |
| Haque & Sons | Bangladesh | |
| Ocean Wide | Netherlands | |
| Transport & Offshore Services | Netherlands | |
| Seamariner | UK | Various |
| Jebsens Group | Manila | Phillipines based crewing |
| Expo Universe | India | various UAE jobs |
| Nuwave Personnel | London | Various |
| Utsira | Norway | Fishing vessels |
| Marityne | UK | shipyard and management |
| Freemac Marine | England | offshore, onshore in the "drilling industry" |
| Auto Dynamic Positioning Services (ADPS) | UK | offshore oil and gas |
| Ajax Crewing | Ukraine | General agency |
| TeamWork Gdynia | Poland | crewing Poles on about 100 ships of various types |
| MSI | Singapore | |
| Flagman | Ukraine | Repairs, riding crews, general crewing |
| Orca Marine | UK | Cable ships (Global Marine) |
| Programmed / Total Marine Services | Australia | |
| Flagship Management | USA | mainly shore technical |
| ETPM | UK | Subsea O&G some marine |
| Halcyon Recruitment | UK | Mostly shoreside |
| Humber Ship Services | UK | Offshore O&G |
| Deepwater Recruitment | UK | Offshore O&G |
International ship management companies
These links are to ship management companies, who are hired by ship owners to the be a ship's (or fleet) operators. InterManager is the trade organization for ship management companies; they have further links to additional management companies.
|
Company |
Base |
Notes |
| Bernhard Schulte Ship Management | Germany | 650 ships under mngt |
| Anglo Eastern | Hong Kong | various ship types |
| V-Ships VManpower | Monaco | 900 ships under mngt |
| Wilhelmsen Ship Management | Norway | |
| Pacific Ship Management | India | |
| Lowland International | Netherlands | |
| Euro Ship | UK | |
| Intership Nav | Cyprus | |
| Management Facilities Group | Netherlands | Various types |
| Go Offshore | Australia | Offshore O&G |
| Dohle | Isle of Man | ship managers |
| Northern Marine | Scotland | Stena ship managing unit |
| Columbia Ship Management | Cyprus | |
| Fleet Management | Hong Kong | Eastern crewing |
| OSM | Norway | Ship Manager (various types) |
| Marlow Navigation | Cyprus | Eastern European, Asia |
| Wallem Group | Hong Kong | Asia base, Norwegian |
| LSC Shipmanagement | Latvia | |
| Sea Contractors | Belgium | general with dredging a speciality |
| Bibby Ship Management | UK | bulkers and others |
| Reederei Nord | Cyprus | 51 vessels, various |
| Ahlers | Belgium | |
| Meridian | UK | RoPax, bulkers |
| ASP | Australia | Various |
Notable international companies
As mentioned above, most shipping companies provide links to their Crewing / Human Resource department, the links below are of some notable ship owners / operators recruiting from their websites.
|
Company |
Based in |
Ship Types / Sector |
Ships |
Notes |
|
Denmark |
Various |
many |
||
| Alpha Ships | German | Container | 16 | |
| Hapag Lloyd Group | Germany | Container | 140 | |
| CMA CGM | France | Container | 100 | |
| Carisbrooke Shipping | UK | Feeders / bulk | 60 | |
| Peter Döhle (IOM) | Germany | Various Cargo | many | Principally eastern Europe, Asian |
| Wallenius | Sweden | Car Cariers | 135 | |
|
Canada |
Tankers |
many |
||
| FSM | France | Tankers | 28 | |
| Jo Tankers | Norway | Tankers | 20 | |
| Norgas | Russia | Tankers | 15 | |
| Bergesen | Norway | Tankers | 45 | |
| Eastern Mediterranean | Greece | Bulkers & tankers | 33 | Greek Phillipino officers |
| Norden | Denmark | Bulkers & tankers | 182 | |
|
Norway |
Bulkers |
|||
| Hornblower | USA | Cruise | Small ship | |
|
USA |
Cruise |
30 |
||
|
USA |
Cruise |
4 |
||
|
USA |
Cruise |
50 |
||
| Carnival UK | UK | Cruise | P&O, Cunard, etc | |
| International Shipping Partners (ISP) | Florida | Cruise | 17 | |
| Celebrity Cruise Line | Miami | Cruise | 11 | |
| Apollo Group | Miami | Cruise | 7 | Regent and Oceania |
| Allseas | Swiss | Subsea Pipelay | 6 | |
| Jumbo Ships | Netherlands | Heavy Lift | ||
| Bluewater | Netherlands | FPSO | 8 | |
| Seabird Exploration | Cyprus | Seismic | 7 | |
| Tideway | Netherland | Dredges | 12 | |
| Royal Boskalis | Netherland | Dredges | 300 | ww |
| Subsea 7 | Oil & Gas | 40 | Specialized construction | |
| Rieber Shipping | Norway | Oil & Gas, Seismic | 18 | Specialized vessels |
|
USA |
Oil & Gas |
600 + |
||
| Swire Pacific Offshore | Singapore | Oil & Gas | ||
| Trans Ocean | USA | Oil & Gas | ||
| Maersk Contractor | Denmark | Oil & Gas | 30+ | Maersk offshore oil arm |
| Bourbon Offshore | France | Oil & Gas | ~ 400 | |
| DOF | Norway | Oil & Gas | 72 | |
| Gulfmark Offshore | Houston | Oil & Gas | 94 | |
| Floatel | Bermuda | Oil & Gas | 3 | |
| GO Offshore | Australia | Oil & Gas | 17 | |
| Atlantic Offshore | Norway | Oil & Gas | 18 | |
| ITC Towage | Netherlands | Tugs | 10 | |
| Fairmount Towing | Netherland | Tugs | 6 | |
| Vroon BV | Netherlands | Various | 150 | |
| ER Schiffhart | Germany | Various | 110 | mostly box ships |
| International Maritime Services | Australia | Deliveries | - | HS, yacht, etc |
| Red Wise | Netherlands | Deliveries | - | various |
Links below are to agencies that manage, and / or crew private, and charter yachts. Remember, it is illegal to charge fees to seafarers to find a position aboard.
| Dovaston Crew | Spain / France | Palma de Mallorca & Antibes |
| Camper & Nicholsons | Monaco | |
| Yacht Crew Register | Canada | |
| Crew Network | Florida | |
| Peter Insull Crew Agency | France | |
| Elite Crew International | Florida | |
| Crew Unlimited | USA / NZ | |
| Crew Finders | USA / Med | |
| Palm Beach Crew | USA | |
| Just for engineers | UK | |
| Stabbert Maritime | USA | Yachts and research vessels |
| Wilson Halligan | UK | |
| Blue Water Management | France / Spain | |
| Yacht Force | Germany | |
| Viscount Maritime | UK | |
Other work sourcing resources
Links to other online resources that may offer insight or help in targeting a specific company / or particular market.
|
Company |
Origin |
Notes |
| atsea.org | USA Fishing | fishing jobs (processors ships) in Alaska |
| Companies in Norway | Norway | Addresses |
| Captains Booty | USA | Addresses of US offshore operators |
| Seattle Maritime Academy | USA | Addresses (Seattle Area) |
| Worldwide ship owners | Greece | Addresses |
| Lake Carrier Association | USA | Addresses |
| Marine contractors | UK | Addresses WW |
| Cdn Ferry Operators Association | Canada | Addresses of ferries operators |
| M I Link | Asia | Information Exchange for the Marine Industry in Asia |
| Working Offshore | Russia | Informative, similar to this page, but more focus on O&G |
In charge of the eight to twelve watch.
It's nearly twelve, and the Chief is not down,
For he left the watch to me;
To drive a ship of eight-thousand tons,
Over sixty miles of sea.
I hold the reins of ten-thousand horse
In yonder expansion gear,
And in my reach the expansion link,
The whip of the engineer.
I feel the pride such power begets,
Such pride is felt by Gods;
As massive cranks are swinging by
Reciprocating rods.
A king and I -for in my grip
Ten-thousant horsepower drives;
I hold the cargo, and the ship,
And twice one-hundred lives.
The thoughts that riot within my brain
Are absolutely thrilling.
Until I think that my work per hour
Is valued at one shilling.
- Fourth Engineer
Workhorses in Australian Waters; A History of Marine Engineering in Australia,
Michael P. Richards, Turton & Armstrong, 1987, ISBN 0 908031 32 7, p. 68.
