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Maersk

Container Shipping700 vessels80,000 employees
Copenhagen, Denmark

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify global trade. As a global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 80,000 people.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Maersk International Technology and Service Graduate Programme
  • Maersk Line Limited Cadet Program
  • Technical Management Trainee Program

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Container Shipping560 vessels70,000 employees
Geneva, Switzerland

MSC is a global business engaged in shipping and logistics. Founded in 1970, it has grown to become one of the world's largest container shipping lines with 560 vessels and more than 70,000 employees.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • MSC Shipmanagement Cadet Program
  • MSC Graduate Training Program
  • MSC Academy

COSCO Shipping

Container Shipping1300 vessels130,000 employees
Shanghai, China

COSCO Shipping is a Chinese state-owned shipping and logistics services supplier. It is one of the largest container shipping companies in the world with a fleet of over 1,300 vessels.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • COSCO Maritime Scholarship Program
  • International Talent Development Program
  • Maritime Technology Innovation Program

CMA CGM Group

Container Shipping500 vessels110,000 employees
Marseille, France

The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions. With a presence in 160 countries through its network of over 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs 110,000 people worldwide.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • CMA CGM Academy
  • Graduate Program
  • International Volunteer Program

Hapag-Lloyd

Container Shipping250 vessels13,000 employees
Hamburg, Germany

Hapag-Lloyd is a German international shipping and container transportation company. It is currently the fifth largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Ship Management Trainee Program
  • Global Management Trainee Program
  • Dual Study Program

Carnival Corporation

Cruise100 vessels150,000 employees
Miami, FL, USA

Carnival Corporation & plc is a British-American cruise operator, currently the world's largest travel leisure company, with a combined fleet of over 100 vessels across 10 cruise line brands.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • CSMART Academy Training
  • Carnival Maritime Cadet Program
  • Leadership Development Program

Royal Caribbean Group

Cruise60 vessels85,000 employees
Miami, FL, USA

Royal Caribbean Group is a global cruise holding company that operates multiple cruise lines including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Cadet Training Program
  • RCL University
  • Bridge Resource Management Training

Euronav

Tanker70 vessels3,500 employees
Antwerp, Belgium

Euronav is an international shipping company engaged in the transportation and storage of crude oil. It is one of the largest tanker companies in the world.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Officer Cadet Program
  • Tanker Management Training
  • STCW Advanced Training

Teekay Corporation

Tanker130 vessels5,500 employees
Vancouver, Canada

Teekay Corporation is a provider of international crude oil and gas transportation services. It is one of the world's largest operators of mid-sized tankers.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Teekay Marine Training Center
  • Graduate Development Program
  • Seafarer Development Program

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)

Bulk Carrier800 vessels10,500 employees
Tokyo, Japan

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is a Japanese transport company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • MOL Cadet Training Program
  • MOL Maritime Academy
  • Global Management Program

Evergreen Marine Corporation

Container Shipping200 vessels8,000 employees
Taipei, Taiwan

Evergreen Marine Corporation is a Taiwanese container transportation and shipping company. It operates a fleet of over 200 container vessels with a combined capacity of approximately 1.3 million TEU.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Evergreen Seafarer Training Center
  • Maritime Management Program
  • Cadet Training Scheme

Ocean Network Express (ONE)

Container Shipping220 vessels8,000 employees
Singapore

Ocean Network Express (ONE) is a joint venture between three Japanese shipping companies: Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and K Line. It is the sixth largest container shipping line in the world.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Global Trainee Program
  • Maritime Leadership Development
  • Technical Excellence Program

Stena Line

Ferry38 vessels5,500 employees
Gothenburg, Sweden

Stena Line is one of the world's largest ferry operators, with services in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and the Baltic region. The company operates 38 vessels on 18 routes in Northern Europe.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Stena Line Academy
  • Maritime Officer Program
  • Hospitality Training Program

Wallenius Wilhelmsen

RoRo130 vessels9,500 employees
Oslo, Norway

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is a market leader in RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics, transporting cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk around the world. The company operates around 130 vessels servicing 15 trade routes to six continents.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Maritime Leadership Program
  • Technical Excellence Initiative
  • Cadet Development Scheme

Shell Shipping & Maritime

Tanker40 vessels2,000 employees
London, UK

Shell Shipping & Maritime manages one of the largest fleets of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and oil tankers in the world. The company has been in the shipping business for more than 100 years.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Shell Maritime Academy
  • Graduate Development Program
  • Technical Excellence Program

Golar LNG

LNG Carrier25 vessels1,500 employees
Hamilton, Bermuda

Golar LNG is a leading midstream LNG company engaged in transportation, regasification, and liquefaction of natural gas. The company operates a fleet of LNG carriers and floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs).

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • LNG Operations Training
  • Technical Development Program
  • Maritime Safety Excellence

Subsea 7

Offshore35 vessels12,000 employees
London, UK

Subsea 7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry. The company operates a fleet of specialized vessels for subsea engineering, construction, and services.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Graduate Development Program
  • Offshore Engineering Academy
  • Project Management Training

Grimaldi Group

RoRo130 vessels15,000 employees
Naples, Italy

The Grimaldi Group is a multinational logistics group specialized in the operation of roll-on/roll-off vessels, car carriers and ferries. It is one of the world's leading operators in the transport of cars, rolling cargo, containers, and passengers.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • Grimaldi Academy
  • Officer Training Program
  • Maritime Management Development

DEME Group

Specialized Vessel100 vessels5,000 employees
Zwijndrecht, Belgium

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialized fields of dredging, marine engineering and environmental remediation. The company operates one of the most modern, high-tech and versatile fleets in the industry.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • DEME Academy
  • Technical Specialist Program
  • Project Management Training

NYK Line

Bulk Carrier800 vessels35,000 employees
Tokyo, Japan

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) is one of the oldest and largest shipping companies in the world, with a diverse fleet of vessels including container ships, bulk carriers, tankers, and specialized vessels.

Career Development Programs

Structured Career Path
Rotation Program
Training Academy
Mentorship Program

Special Programs

  • NYK Maritime College
  • Global Leadership Program
  • Technical Innovation Initiative

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Maritime Compass provides accurate information about career paths and advancement opportunities at leading shipping companies. This information helps seafarers make informed decisions about their career progression.

When evaluating potential employers, consider these factors:

  • Structured career advancement paths
  • Training and development programs
  • Rotation opportunities between vessel types or departments
  • Mentorship programs for professional growth
  • Work-life balance and contract duration
  • Opportunities for shore-based positions after sea service

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