
Sector
Shipping & Vessel Operations
Container, bulk, tankers, ferries, cruise and inland waterway transport.
Container ShippingLNG / LPGFerry OperationsCruiseInland WaterwaysTugboatsDredging
Experience
What it's really like
Ships move about 80% of world trade. Life onboard combines navigation, cargo operations and engineering in a close-knit crew on rotations of 2–4 months.
- 06:00Morning watch on the bridge
- 10:00Cargo and safety checks
- 14:00Drills and maintenance
- 20:00Crew mess and downtime
Interviews
Workers in their own words

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Every port is a new city — and the bridge at night is the most peaceful office in the world.
Ana
Chief Officer, Romania

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Working on a methanol ship means I'm building the future of shipping with my hands.
Jonas
Second Engineer, Denmark
Example interviews with illustrative portraits — real stories coming soon.
Videos
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Careers
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Employers