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.
Supporting maritime companies with their recruitment and HR needs for over 25 years.
Including many executive and non-executive roles for private and public shipping companies.
Hot on the heels of last week’s celebrations for David Tubb and Ollie Mason, who each marked an incredible 15 years with Spinnaker, we’re back with another milestone moment — this time, it’s a double 10-year anniversary! Today, we’re raising a toast to Georgina King and Jay Farr, who both celebrate 10 fantastic years with…
Shipping investors in recent months have been suffering from a severe attack of the jitters. Global orders for most types of merchant ship newbuildings have plummeted after an upsurge last year. Currently there are few signs of a pick-up in the months ahead and some indications point to an extended pause. A notable exception to…
The second IMO–WISTA report on gender diversity in shipping reveals that women continue to face significant discrimination in the maritime workplace despite progress in certain areas. As part of a broader cooperation between the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA), the IMO–WISTA Women in Maritime Survey 2024 presents data…
We have worked with Liam Daly on many roles over the past 7 years. From General Managers and Fleet Director positions, to Technical / Marine, IT Superintendents, Crew Operators etc! the whole range…!
Working with Spinnaker, particularly with Liam, has been a consistently positive and straightforward experience. Liam has demonstrated a deep understanding of our company’s needs, especially regarding the quality and calibre of candidates we look to bring into our team. The recruitment process with Spinnaker has been efficient and tailored to meet our specific requirements. The candidates presented to us have consistently matched the high standards we uphold, both in terms of their professional capabilities and their alignment with our company culture.
The level of service provided by Liam and his understanding has significantly contributed to the success of our collaborations. Liam is always my first move-call!
I would highly recommend using a recruitment agency for hiring needs. The level of professionalism and the tailored approach offered by recruitment agencies can significantly streamline the hiring process.
Leveraging their networks and resources can save time and energy, allowing you to focus on your core business activities while still ensuring that your team grows with high-calibre individuals.