For over 25 years, Spinnaker has been assisting shipowners, shipmanagers, oil majors, and P&I clubs in fulfilling their recruitment requirements. Every day, we receive a constant influx of new job openings, all conveniently listed on our website. To simplify your job search, we have handpicked a collection of the ten most sought-after positions available right now. Get in touch if you’re interested but do it quickly as they won’t be around for long!

A full list of current vacancies can be found on our website:

Quantitative Research Analyst (Dry Bulk) – Dubai

Specialist investment firm trading dry bulk freight derivatives. Small, collaborative team. You work closely with portfolio managers. Build models and tools that turn shipping and market data into decisions. Forecast dry bulk trade flows and freight rates. Test ideas with PMs and move the best into production. Automate indicators, alerts, and dashboards. Relocation support available for overseas candidates.

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Dry Shipping Solicitor – Oslo, Norway

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established international firm known for its collaborative culture, low turnover, and ‘family feel’. In this role, you will advise on a broad range of complex FD&D matters, including, charterparty disputes, vessel arrests, demurrage claims, contracts of affreightment (including force majeure) and drafting bespoke charterparty clauses for members, owners, charterers, and offshore clients.

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Sales & Marketing Manager – Qatar

This is a strategic role requiring both a deep understanding of maritime operations and a proven ability to deliver commercial results.  You will have excellent experience of selling into north Europe; Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany etc… You will take ownership of identifying new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, and steering deals from initial contact through to closure.

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Claims/Senior Claims Executive – London, UK

This hands-on role focuses on Hull & Machinery claims, including salvage, collisions, machinery breakdowns, and fires. You’ll work closely with clients, brokers, and surveyors while collaborating with colleagues across global offices. Some international travel will be required. Key responsibilities include, handling Hull & Machinery and Loss of Hire claims, liaise with surveyors, lawyers, and third-party experts and review technical reports and advise clients on repairs.

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Operations Executive (Tankers) – India

Specializing in tanker vessel management, you will play a key role in overseeing daily vessel operations, ensuring efficient voyage planning and execution while maximizing fleet performance. Key responsibilities include, supervise fleet operations for owned and chartered vessels, manage post-fixture operations from charter commencement to completion, coordinate with port agents, charterers, and vessel crews for smooth operations and monitor voyage performance, bunker planning, and cargo operations.

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Vessel Manager – Hong Kong

The Vessel Manager will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of assigned vessels. The role involves close coordination with shipboard teams, ensuring operational excellence, technical standards, and owner satisfaction. This opportunity is ideal for a Chief Officer with at least 12 months’ sailing experience, either joining directly from sea or with 1-2 years’ previous shore-based experience.

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Global Head of Crew Management – Europe

This high-profile position requires a senior, confident leader with proven expertise at Director, Managing Director, or General Manager level within the crewing and manning sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership of a global network of manning agencies, ensuring the highest standards in seafarer recruitment, welfare, retention, and compliance across multiple regions.

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Recruitment Specialist – Middle East

A well-established organisation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Recruitment Specialist to oversee and drive end-to-end hiring strategies across a range of disciplines. This role is responsible for ensuring that staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively, while upholding high standards in talent acquisition processes, employer branding, and recruitment operations.

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Technical Superintendent – Hong Kong

The Technical Superintendent will be responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient technical operation of assigned vessels. This includes maintenance, repairs, dry-docking, and ensuring vessels meet operational, safety, and environmental standards. The role requires close cooperation with onboard teams and other internal departments to ensure owners’ requirements are met.

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Technical Superintendent (OSV’s) – Leer, Germany

The Technical Superintendent will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of assigned vessels. This includes providing technical guidance, planning and overseeing maintenance and repair activities (including dry-dockings), and working closely with onboard teams to ensure optimal vessel performance and compliance with Class, Flag, and industry requirements.

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