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Career transition

Move into Maritime

Thousands of people switch into maritime every year — from factories, garages, offices and the army. Hear their stories, watch the work, then match your own skills.
Interviews

They made the switch

Portrait illustrating Andrii, Ukraine
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My skills transferred almost one to one. The GWO course took a week.
Andrii, Ukraine
Onshore grid electrician → Offshore cable engineer
Portrait illustrating Katarzyna, Poland
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Same torch, bigger projects — and better pay than the car plant.
Katarzyna, Poland
Automotive welder → Shipyard welder
Portrait illustrating Carlos, Spain
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Hydrodynamics instead of aerodynamics. The maths is the same, the ships are huge.
Carlos, Spain
Aerospace engineer → Naval architect

Example interviews with illustrative portraits — real stories coming soon.

Videos

See what maritime work looks like

Your industry

From your job to maritime — pick where you come from

From Automotive & mechanics

Engines, hydraulics and diagnostics transfer directly to ship engine rooms and ROV maintenance.

Match

Which maritime careers fit your skills?

Your skills (2)
25%
Offshore Wind Engineer
You have: Mechanical engineering
Missing: Structural engineering, Subsea cables, Project engineering
1 jobs →
25%
Project Engineer
You have: Mechanical engineering
Missing: Project management, Planning, Stakeholder management
1 jobs →
25%
Marine Interior Designer
You have: CAD
Missing: Interior architecture, 3D visualisation, Materials & fire safety
1 jobs →
20%
Marine Engineer
You have: Mechanical engineering
Missing: Diesel engines, Propulsion, Maintenance planning, Hydraulics
1 jobs →
20%
Naval Architect
You have: CAD
Missing: Hydrodynamics, Stability, Structural design, CFD
2 jobs →
Explore

Career pages with videos & interviews

Engineering
Marine Engineer

You keep the heart of the ship beating: engines, generators, pumps and new fuel systems.

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Design
Naval Architect

You decide how a ship floats, moves and survives the sea — from the first sketch to sea trials.

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Offshore
Offshore Wind Technician

You climb, inspect and repair turbines at sea, living on service vessels on rotation.

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Engineering
Offshore Wind Engineer

You engineer foundations, cables and turbines for wind farms far out at sea.

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Technical
Welder / Fabricator

You join the steel blocks that become hulls, decks and offshore modules.

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Engineering
Marine Electrical Engineer

You design the power, battery and automation systems of electric and hybrid ships.

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Operations
Project Engineer

You keep huge newbuild and offshore projects on time, on budget and safe.

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Operations
Deck Officer

You navigate the ship, lead the bridge watch and manage cargo operations.

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Operations
Vessel Planner

You plan where every container goes so ships stay stable and ports stay fast.

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Corporate
Decarbonisation Specialist

You lead the switch to green fuels and help companies meet EU climate rules.

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Digital
Maritime Data Engineer

You build the data and software behind smart ports, fleets and autonomous ships.

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Design
Marine Interior Designer

You design cabins, lounges and superyacht interiors under strict safety rules.

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Offshore
ROV Pilot / Technician

You pilot underwater robots to inspect pipelines, cables and turbine foundations deep below the surface.

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Digital
Unmanned Vessel (USV) Operator

You steer uncrewed survey boats and drones from a shore-based control room.

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Engineering
Hydrographic Surveyor

You map the seabed so ships, cables and wind farms can be placed safely.

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Operations
Maritime Pilot (Loods)

You board giant ships at sea and guide them safely into port.

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Technical
Dredge Operator / Dredging Engineer

You operate dredgers that deepen ports and build new land and coastlines.

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