WORKING AT SEA
As a leading player in the maritime industry, we offer a safe and supportive work environment with ample opportunities for growth. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants based on merit.
Apply today to join a team shaping the future of the maritime industry.
Here are some of the benefits of working with us:
Industry Leader: We are the world’s largest owner and operator of containerships with more than 2 million TEU of capacity and an expanding young and modern fleet with state-of-the-art dual-fuel vessels.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive compensation with attractive wages, timely relief, and job stability.
Career Growth and Development: We offer a variety of training programs and initiatives to build capabilities, improve vessel safety and security, further professional growth, and achieve career goals.
Support and Wellness: We care about our people with Starlink onboard connectivity, wellness programs, a 24-hour support hotline, and a supportive work culture.
Commitment to Sustainability: We are dedicated to environmental sustainability, responsible business practices, and making a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.
Diverse and Inclusive: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace that values and respects every individual regardless of background or role.
HIRING PROCESS
To be considered for a job at sea with Seaspan, applicants must apply through the form below.
Successful applicants are offered a letter of intent or an offer letter for employment with Seaspan.
What our People
Are Saying
Captain Manoj Joshi
Master
"I appreciate Seaspan's commitment to safety, the environment, and the opportunities they provide for professional growth. They encourage us to make decisions and take ownership of our vessels, which has helped me develop my leadership skills. Emphasis on innovation, sustainability, new shipbuilding, and training and development sets Seaspan apart as a workplace."
Yogyata Rani
Junior Fourth Engineer
" I joined Seaspan in 2021 as an Engine cadet, and now I'm sailing as a Fourth Engineer. I appreciate the most about Seaspan is the training program both onboard and at shore. These are the efforts made by the company to shape one into a good Engineer/Officer and make you feel you are not alone but a part of a big family."
Maksym Maliy
Chief Officer
"Seaspan's values, especially the high standards of navigation safety, strong development opportunities, stability, confidence in the future, and support from the entire team at each stage are highly important to me. Since joining Seaspan in 2018, I have recently received a promotion to Chief Officer. As I currently sail on Dual-Fuel vessels, this opportunity for professional growth is greatly appreciated."
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
We offer a variety of training initiatives to our seafarers to address safety, regulatory requirements, evolving technologies, and security concerns:
- Ship Handling Simulator Courses designed to familiarize Navigation officers with fleet vessel tonnage and maneuvering characteristics.
- Fundamentals of ME-C electronic engines are conducted on a simulator provided by the makers MAN B&W.
- Hands-on technical maintenance training with the support of our custom built electrical and automation panel.
- Alternative fuel training includes LNG bunkering, dual fuel engines and boilers, simultaneous operations, and more.
- Introduction to new technologies including ballast water treatment, scrubbers, EGR, SCR and AMP, and more.
- Our e-learning system hosts a range of self-learning for seafarers while on leave or at sea.
CADETSHIPS
Our cadet program is well-rounded and provides skills relevant to a variety of ship sizes and engine types. The curriculum focuses on safety and good practice, and is carefully planned to ensure cadets acquire comprehensive experience. We employ a dedicated cadet training superintendent to oversee our program and guide our cadets.
To ensure our programs are consistent and of high quality, we select our deck, engine and electro cadets from the following schools:
- Seven Island Maritime Training Institute (India)
- IMEC Cadet Training Program (Philippines)
- Chongqing Jiao Tong University (China)
- Jimei University (China)
- Beibu Gulf University (China)
- Colombo International Nautical & Engineering College (Sri Lanka)
- Odessa National Maritime University (Ukraine)
- Kherson State Maritime Academy (Ukraine)
- Kyiv State Maritime Academy (Ukraine)
- National University Odessa Marine Academy (Ukraine)
- Constanta Maritime University (Romania)
- Constanta Naval Academy Mircea Cel Batran (Romania)
- Ethiopian Maritime Training Institute (Ethiopia)