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When the usual recruitment approach isn’t working, what should you do next?
Finding the right people in maritime isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes the challenge is the experience you need. Sometimes it’s location, salary, availability or competition for a particularl...
Has the role of the Superintendent changed in Maritime & Shipping?
The role of the Superintendent has always carried significant responsibility. Traditionally, Superintendents were relied upon for technical expertise: overseeing maintenance and repairs, supporting...
You Already Have an Internal Candidate. Does a Maritime Executive Search Still Add Value?
When a senior leadership position becomes available, many maritime organisations face the same question: “We already have a strong internal candidate. Do we still need to run an executive search?” ...
Opening an office in a new country? Recruitment may be harder than you think
Opening a new office overseas can look deceptively straightforward on a project plan.Find premises. Establish the entity. Relocate some existing employees. Recruit the additional people you need. O...
The Offshore Skills Dilemma: Permanent Hire, Contractor or Specialist Advisor?
As offshore projects become more complex and timelines become increasingly demanding, securing the right expertise at the right time has become a growing challenge for employers. Whether supporting...
The New Maritime Senior Hiring Brief: 5 Trends Every Employer Should Understand
Ask anyone involved in maritime hiring, and they'll tell you the same thing: senior recruitment has become more difficult. Not necessarily because there are fewer candidates or the market is wo...
You Found the Right Person. Don't Let Geography Stop You Hiring Them.
What to do when your ideal candidate lives in a country where you don't have a legal entity. You've spent weeks, or even months, searching for the right person. After reviewing CVs, interv...
Why Singapore's Best Maritime Commercial Professionals Rarely Change Jobs
Singapore remains one of the world's leading maritime centres, attracting global shipowners, operators, commodity traders, maritime technology businesses and service providers. Yet for employer...
Should You Hire the Best CV or the Best Candidate?
The strongest hiring decisions look beyond the CV to identify candidates with the capability, potential and qualities to succeed over the long term. Key Takeaways A close match between a CV and a j...
How Maritime Companies Can Test New Markets Without Setting Up a Local Entity
International expansion has always been part of the maritime industry's growth story. Whether it's supporting offshore wind developments, entering emerging shipping markets or growing your ...
Is Your Maritime Recruitment Model Becoming Too Complex?
As maritime organisations grow, recruitment often becomes more complex than anyone intended. A shipping company that once relied on a single trusted recruitment partner may now work with different ...
Should You Set Up a Local Entity or Use an Employer of Record? A Guide for Maritime Employers
International growth creates exciting opportunities, whether you're entering a new offshore wind market, supporting a vessel mobilisation, or expanding your commercial footprint into a new regi...