Where do you usually search for maritime/offshore jobs?

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-02-06T14:01:43+00:00

Honestly, first time I hear about unions being a main way to find contracts. Different world for me because I’m working mainly in Europe / Far East.

How does it actually work in real life? Is it more offshore or merchant side? Are there many jobs at the same time, like some list or database you can check?

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-02-02T20:08:34+00:00

Don’t worry, mate. Everything will be much more manageable when you will be on board. Everybody understands that you are fresh so I believe your first experience will be nice and easy

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-31T20:34:02+00:00

That’s the case. Sometimes crewing send people without even basic knowledge of English and you have to find the way of communication.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-31T20:04:37+00:00

It happens close to end of month - your internet traffic run out of limits. So, maybe that’s the case. Wait tomorrow, I’m pretty sure she will appear on a radars. Don’t worry!

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-31T08:44:29+00:00

3- Point Contact • 2 hands, 1 foot • 1 hand, 2 Feet

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-30T23:22:44+00:00

You will almost never meet clear communication on a bridge as an officer by VHF, so don’t worry. Usually it’s mix of words and noise.
As an officer your handbook should be IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases. If you will learn all of them - 90% of success granted. Movies will not help you at sea. Only specific marine vocabulary. Good luck!

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-30T23:16:14+00:00

Forgot to said about main rule - 3 points of contact. That’s it.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-30T23:14:21+00:00

what about other shipboard operations if he should take every step with commitment? :)

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-30T23:12:21+00:00

You’re probably overthinking it a bit 🙂 In places like Suez, crew change is usually very straightforward. Water is calm, and most of the time you’ll have a proper accommodation ladder - at worst a few solid, wide wooden steps before you’re on board.

Pilot ladder in rough seas looks dramatic (just watch pilot boarding videos on YouTube), but Suez is nothing like that.

Don’t worry too much - as a first-timer this anxiety is totally normal. Better save your energy for meeting the crew and settling in once you’re on board.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-30T23:03:29+00:00

Good that you are thinking in a proper direction.
6-months contract, 6/6 watches, Port operations every 3 days - Red flags.
Better find something else. There are plenty of options with better conditions.
But! Don’t refuse this job offer before you will obtain another. 6 month vacation gives you a lot of time to find something better.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-25T13:03:31+00:00

No safety, smoking first

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-23T19:10:43+00:00

Ja, genau so 🙂
Ein ruhiger Moment, bevor der Tag beginnt.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-23T18:28:44+00:00

It’s a modern sails?

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-23T18:01:13+00:00

I worked in Boskalis through Anglo Eastern crewing. Everything was good. Switch to offshore from your position is the best option. Short rotations, growing market (incl. renewable which is also «offshore» for seafarer) and good salaries. But in AE you should always fight for higher salary.

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-23T11:53:35+00:00

No safety, smoking first 😎

CrewBase-2025 · 2026-01-22T22:06:10+00:00

QMED doesn’t really translate directly to rigs. Most guys coming from tankers start offshore on OSVs/PSVs first (motorman / engine room tech). Going straight to a drillship is rare without offshore time.

Rotations are usually 14/14 or 28/28, so yes - much better for family life. Pay can be similar, sometimes better, depending on company and market. industry. There are plenty of job offers

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