2026-01-02 – Weekly Maritime Jobs : Maritime training program for newcomers

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week, the maritime job market is buzzing with opportunities. There’s a critical need for those with extensive engineering experience, and some roles even offer remote work flexibility—a rare gem these days.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Maritime Forensic Expert - Marine Engineer
    Company: Robson Forensic | Location: Irving, TX
    If you’ve got over 15 years in the maritime industry and a solid engineering background, this one’s for you. This role dives deep into marine engineering and safety, making it ideal for seasoned professionals.
    Apply Here

  • Maritime Forensic Expert - Marine Engineer
    Company: Robson Forensic | Location: Lancaster, PA
    Similar to the role in Irving, TX, this position calls for a seasoned expert in marine engineering and safety. Perfect if you’re looking to bring your extensive knowledge to a new team.
    Apply Here

  • Maritime Training Program (Deckhand, Mate, Captain)
    Company: Curtin Maritime | Location: Long Beach, CA
    A fantastic gateway into the maritime industry, this paid training program is perfect for those just starting or looking to pivot within maritime roles.
    Apply Here

  • Customer Success Manager (Maritime)
    Company: Kpler | Location: Houston, TX
    If helping organizations make informed decisions in the maritime sector excites you, consider this role. It’s all about driving success through strategic insights.
    Apply Here

  • Maritime Safety Officer
    Company: Westar Marine Services | Location: San Francisco, CA
    With a strong focus on maritime safety regulations, this position requires an eagle eye for detail and a deep understanding of safety protocols.
    Apply Here

  • Maritime Access Specialist / Commercial Diver (Data)
    Company: Global Support and Development | Location: Charlotte, NC
    This role connects critical maritime assets and skills, focusing on precision and communication. Ideal for those who thrive underwater and in fast-paced environments.
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

Remote opportunities are rare in maritime, but when they pop up, they’re golden. This week, there are a few positions where you can work from anywhere, offering flexibility without sacrificing your maritime career.

  • Associate Attorney - Remote | WFH
    Company: Get It - Marketing | Location: Carson, CA
    Dive into sophisticated litigation, including maritime law, from the comfort of your home. A great fit if you enjoy handling substantial cases with a legal twist.
    Apply Here

  • Owners Rep - Data Center Scheduler
    Company: Pkaza | Location: Buckhead, GA
    This role is all about managing data center schedules, with a connection to maritime experiences. Perfect for those with a knack for organization and a foot in tech.
    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


No matter where you are in your maritime career, there’s something out there for you this week. Don’t wait too long to apply, as these opportunities can be fleeting. Good luck out there!

If you’re eyeing the Maritime Forensic Expert role, what got me callbacks was attaching a one‑page, sanitized root‑cause case study with photos and a simple fault tree, then applying within hours because these posts are truly “real-time.” For any remote‑flex roles, I’ve also added a 2‑minute screen capture walking through my method to show async workflow — just be careful not to include anything that brushes up against an NDA.

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Building on @cknight_93, what got me callbacks was a one‑page ‘before/after’ vibration plot with the tools listed (e.g., SKF CMXA, quick FEM check) and a note on remote methods used (VDR pulls, ROV stills). Treat your CV like a ship’s log — dates, class, and your role up front — but redact client names and IMO numbers.

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Agree with @Guide; add STCW BST date and a ‘remote’ workflow note — keep PDFs under 5 MB.

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I’ve had better interview traction by adding a tiny ‘evidence handling’ note for forensic roles: images hashed (SHA-256) and EXIF/geo stripped via ExifTool (https://exiftool.org), plus a line on chain-of-custody. If you’re new, base it on a public MAIB report you recreated at home and label it ‘self-study,’ like training wheels for your portfolio.

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Did better on “Maritime Forensic Expert” apps by adding a tiny reconstruction blurb with one graphic: AIS + NMEA track plotted in QGIS (https://qgis.org) and cross‑checked against ECDIS screenshots. I also flag remote‑readiness — tested workflow over 2–3 Mbps VSAT with rsync and low‑res proxies — since remote flexibility is a “rare gem” right now. If your engineering depth is lighter, add a brief sea‑trial note (fuel/shaft data source) so Robson can see you’re hands‑.

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I started getting callbacks for ‘Maritime Forensic Expert’ after adding a line that I keep a chain‑of‑custody log with sequential IDs and UTC‑synced timestamps (I NTP‑sync devices before any evidence pull) — think labeled Tupperware, not mystery stew. For remote roles, I also note a low‑bandwidth plan (360p screen‑share, prehashed uploads) and any class survey exposure like DNV/ABS, which pairs well with @Guide’s PDF tip.

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Going for the Robson slot, I got traction by noting I can extract VDR snippets and deliver a 1‑page UTC timeline with sensor lag called out; building on @s_garner50’s timestamp point. I also add a quick ‘environment’ pass using NOAA Tides & Currents (https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov) for wind/current context, which helps when these real‑time postings vanish fast. Only caveat: even the remote ones asked for at least STCW BST or ISM/SOLAS familiarity, so I spell that out.

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For remote roles, I note ‘satcom log pulls via SSH’; VS Code Remote helps: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/ssh…

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I highlight ‘NMEA2000/NMEA0183 decoding via canable + Python’; got bites. If no hardware, replay in OpenCPN: https://opencpn.org.

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