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:

Operations Manager (Containers) – London, UK

We’re hiring an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the performance of a container vessel fleet. You must have sailed as Chief Officer or Master on container ships and have at least 2–3 years of relevant shore-based operational experience. This is a hands-on position focused on operational delivery, safety, compliance, and performance optimisation.

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Marine Insurance Trainee – South East England

A respected and well-established marine insurance firm with a strong presence in East Anglia is hiring for junior and entry-level positions across its technical and client-facing teams. This is your opportunity to break into the global maritime and insurance sector – no prior experience in insurance is required, but curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn are essential.

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Tonnage Procurement Manager (Handy/SMX) – Singapore

You’ll be responsible for building relationships with period tonnage shipowners worldwide, chartering handysize to ultramax vessels for periods up to 18 months. This role involves market analysis, contract negotiation, and managing the complete procurement process to support global cargo trading operations.

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Shipping Partner – London, UK

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established Shipping team as either a UK-qualified (or common law-qualified) Partner or Senior Associate with partnership aspirations. This position offers the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of our highly-regarded shipping practice, working alongside Senior Solicitors and experienced Partners.

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Sales Director – Southampton, UK

You’ll take full ownership of global sales – strategy, team, and delivery. Turn leads into orders, build lasting customer relationships, and drive revenue growth in marine technology. Be close to the product, the customer, and the numbers. You’ll have space to shape how sales works and who’s in the team. You’ll be part of a small leadership team. Decisions are quick. Expectations are high.

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Marine Superintendent (SPM) – Rotation

A market leading towage operator is looking for a Marine Superintendent with with excellent SPM experience to work on a back to back rotation in the Middle East. You would be managing the operations of the fleet in multiple locations while also being the main point of contact for the client during your rotation.

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Claims Executive – London, UK

As Claims Executive, you’ll handle a mix of P&I and FD&D matters. The exact split can flex depending on your background, for instance, if you come from a legal or advisory background, there may be a stronger FD&D component to the role. This role will involve a P&I claims focus heavily on cargo and crew-related issues (about 80% of the caseload) and FD&D work.

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Claims Executive (Personal Injury) – London, UK

Are you a motivated law graduate eager to start your career in marine insurance? We are collaborating with a top P&I Club to recruit a Graduate Claims Executive in London. This is a great opportunity to join a service-driven organisation where you’ll manage complex P&I claims, primarily focusing on Personal Injury, while gaining experience with various incidents involving offshore vessels.

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Senior Chartering Manager (Handy-SMX) – Singapore

In this role the primary responsibility will be to handle their vessels trading in the east in conjunction with their existing teams in Europe and the US. Our client focuses on the Handy-SMX market so it would be important that someone has experience gained within these markets and crucially this person will need to be a self starter that is confident of growing the cargo book so would likely suit someone that already has some good cargo contacts and accounts.

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Marine Claims Broker – London, UK

Known for its collaborative culture and technical strength, the firm delivers high-quality claims support to shipowners, charterers, and operators. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling and negotiating marine claims on behalf of clients, from first advice through to final settlement.

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For more information on any of the jobs above, please email Spinnaker.

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