Career Progression
1
Deck Cadet
Level 1 Position
Entry level
2
Third Officer
Level 2 Position
1-2 years as Deck Cadet
3
Second Officer
Level 3 Position
2-3 years as Third Officer
4
Dynamic Positioning Officer
Level 3 Position
3-5 years as navigation officer with DP experience
5
Offshore Crane Operator
Level 3 Position
3-5 years in offshore operations
6
River Pilot
Level 3 Position
3+ years as navigation officer on inland waterways
7
Tank Cleaning Specialist
Level 3 Position
3-5 years on tanker vessels
8
Cargo Control Officer
Level 3 Position
3-5 years in tanker operations
9
Fishing Operations Officer
Level 3 Position
5+ years in commercial fishing
10
Chief Officer
Level 4 Position
3-5 years as Second Officer
11
Offshore Operations Manager
Current Position
Complete requirements to advance to next level
12
Inland Waterway Master
Level 4 Position
5+ years on inland vessels
13
Cargo Superintendent
Level 4 Position
5+ years in cargo operations
14
Trawler Captain
Level 4 Position
5+ years on trawlers
15
Tug Master
Level 4 Position
5+ years on tugboats with 2+ as mate
16
Docking Pilot
Level 4 Position
7+ years with tug operations experience
17
Towing Master
Level 4 Position
7+ years in towing operations
18
Captain / Master
Level 5 Position
5+ years as Chief Officer
19
Offshore Installation Manager
Level 5 Position
10+ years with 5+ years in senior offshore roles
20
Staff Captain
Level 5 Position
8+ years as deck officer with 3+ as Chief Officer
21
Passenger Vessel Captain
Level 5 Position
7+ years on passenger vessels with 3+ years as Master or Pilot
22
Port Captain
Level 5 Position
10+ years with 5+ as Master or Chief Officer
23
Fishing Master
Level 5 Position
7+ years in commercial fishing with 3+ years in command
24
Harbor Pilot
Level 5 Position
10+ years with extensive local knowledge