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Your maritime recruitment experts.

Since 1997 we have brought the latest HR thinking to the maritime world.

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The world's largest maritime HR conference, offering networking opportunities with industry leaders and expert-led sessions on current maritime HR challenges. A vital gathering for global shipping HR professionals.

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Next Event: 13 & 14 May 2026
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Spinnaker. Your maritime people experts. 

We specialise in maritime careers, executive search and maritime HR services.

Whether it’s finding the next step in your shipping career, building your leadership skills, helping you grow your team with the best talent, searching for your next Chief Executive, or providing HR expertise to your organisation, we give you confidence that you have a partner with the experience to deliver. 

We know your industry inside out. Founded by shipping people, we’ve been supporting maritime companies and organisations from boardroom down in over 80 countries worldwide since 1997. 

Our recruitment, maritime executive search and maritime HR specialists are passionate about understanding your business culture and challenges, and delivering fast and effective HR solutions tailored to your maritime needs. 

And because we have the industry’s largest source of total compensation benchmarking data, we provide unique intelligence and insights into the rapidly changing world of work. 

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR

Over 25 years

Supporting maritime companies with their recruitment and HR needs for over 25 years.

SUCCESSFULLY PLACED PEOPLE IN

80 countries

Including many executive and non-executive roles for private and public shipping companies.

Hear from successful candidates and clients from all over the world

Clementine (“Clem”) was spot on right from the beginning. She explained the recruitment process with exceptional clarity. From our initial conversation, she provided a comprehensive overview of the job details, including the role’s responsibilities, requirements, and benefits. She outlined each stage of the interview process, detailing what to expect and how to prepare effectively. Clem also clearly communicated the next steps after each interview, ensuring I was always well-informed about the timeline and what to anticipate. Her transparent and thorough approach made the entire recruitment process smooth and stress-free. I had a highly positive experience with Clem.

From the initial contact on LinkedIn to the final stages of the hiring process, Clem demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication. For instance, she maintained clear and timely communication throughout the process, ensuring I was well-informed about each step and what to expect next. She took the time to understand my career goals, skills, and preferences, and matched with a role that perfectly aligned with my aspirations. After each interview, Clem followed up promptly to gather feedback and provide insights, helping me improve and stay positive. Clem’s friendly and personal approach made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. Overall, I am grateful for Clem’s assistance and highly recommend Spinnaker to anyone seeking professional and dedicated recruitment services.

Sayeed-UI Mursalin
Compliance Executive

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