Happy Day of the Seafarer 2015! This year the International Maritime Organization is focussing on the theme maritime education. But not just formal education, but educating the general public about what a career at sea looks like. While most people go to work at an office, local business, factories, etc., but a career at sea is a whole different story. The IMO is … [Read more...]
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Needs to Fill 1,500 Civilian Worker Positions
The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia is looking to hire about 1,500 civilian workers over the next year amid an increased workload and a growing number of retirees. Jeffrey Cunningham, a spokesman for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines, told local … [Read more...]
U.S. Maritime Industry Jobs Program Lures Veterans
National Program Helps Veterans Transition to New Jobs in the American Maritime Industry The Port of Houston played host to more than 400 veteran's and over 50 organizations as part of a maritime career fair aimed at attracting U.S. veterans. The event, which was called the Military2Maritime Career Fair and sponsored by the American Maritime Partnership, is part of a … [Read more...]
Study: Maritime Jobs Pump $11.3 Billion Annually Into Louisiana Economy
New data released this week shows that Louisiana ranks first in the nation in economic impact from the U.S. domestic maritime industry, creating 54,850 maritime jobs that pump more than $11.3 billion annually into the Louisiana economy. The United States' domestic maritime industry includes vessel operators, marine terminals, shipyards, and workers engaged in the movement of … [Read more...]
Job Opportunities Abound in the Maritime and Offshore Industry
Here are the latest 25 of 310 jobs currently posted on the gCaptain Job Board as of 23 October 2013. If you are an employer and interested in using gCaptain to promote your job postings to nearly 1 million unique visitors per month, please click HERE. Or, if you would like a copy of gCaptain's media kit, please email [email protected] Sr. LNG Advisor Engineering … [Read more...]
Thinking About a New Shoreside Career? New Report Finds Reality is Not What You Think
So you have worked at sea your entire career and are thinking about coming ashore, but you're not sure what to expect or even where to start. What sort of career paths are available? Where do the best opportunities lie? Do ex-seafarers make good office workers? How much money will you make? These are just a few of a number of questions addressed in a new report by … [Read more...]
Cyber Monday Deal: Half Price Job Postings on gCaptain’s Job Board
As part of Cyber Monday we are offering 50% OFF 30 and 60 day job postings on gCaptain.com's Maritime and Offshore Industry Job Board. Come experience what many employers and recruiters are quickly discovering about gCaptain's Job Board. To redeem, just enter the coupon below and start posting. Coupon Code: Cyber Monday Click HERE to Redeem Offer good today through Sunday … [Read more...]