1. General Personnel
As general crew, you are in charge of the hands-on duties done on deck. That means you'll be aiding with cargo operations, berthing and unberthing, equipment maintenance, vessel maintenance, deck machinery handling, and maybe navigation.
2. Naval Architect
As a marine engineer, you are in charge of the ship's more technological and complex mechanical systems. Many engineers are extremely specialized, working just in one part of the ship, such as the engine room or with electrical systems.
3.Deck Officer
When in port, a deck officer oversees general crew members to ensure safe berthing and unberthing, as well as cargo loading and unloading. They are also in charge of keeping navigational watch, tracking a vessel's location using navigational equipment, formulating passage plans, and other duties.
4. Marine Chef
Everyone appreciates a good chef. If the culinary arts are your passion and a life at sea seems appealing, you should investigate this choice. Marine chefs are in charge of ordering and budgeting supplies for the ship's galley.
5. Stewardship
Stewards are more popular on long-distance yachts and in the private yachting industry; they are generally responsible for assisting with duties or everyday life and keeping the living quarters clean and fresh. They help clean and maintain crew quarters and will sometimes assist the galley workers.
6. Maritime Careers on Land
What if you like ships and their operations but do not want to sail on the high seas? There are various land-based jobs available in the marine business that may be suitable for you. Shipbuilding and repair, port operations, accounting and budgeting, components ordering, and other services are among them:
Shipbuilding & Repair: If you're interested in the process of creating big ships as well as what goes into repairing them, this thrilling aspect of the maritime industry may be for you.
Port Operations: There are other employment options available simply inside ports, and they may be as active and interesting as working on boats. Every day, boats from all over the globe arrive, and the activities need a large number of employees. You might work in unloading of passengers and freight, distribution, or security. Longshoreman, truck and ship loader, cargo and freight agent, fleet engineer, shipping broker, and many more vocations are available.
7. Career Transitions
If you're interested in the maritime business but don't want to spend your days at a port or at sea, there are careers that connect with it without actually being a part of it. Accounting, public relations, maritime law, marine biology, and other related areas may be beneficial to shipping enterprises, although they do not require any real shipping operations.