About the Program
The Marine HR Graduate Trainee Program is a structured 6-month program designed to build a pipeline of well-rounded Marine HR and crewing professionals. Trainees will gain hands-on exposure across seafarer documentation, flag state licensing, crew travel coordination and seafarer welfare, working under the guidance of an assigned manager or mentor.
This program is ideal for recent graduates who want to understand how seafarers are documented, deployed and supported end-to-end and who are keen to build a career at the intersection of people management and maritime operations.
Program Structure
• Structured Assignments: Trainees are placed in structured assignments across key crewing and vessel support processes within Marine HR.
• Mentorship: Each trainee is paired with an assigned Program Manager/mentor who provides day-to-day guidance and supervision.
• Learning & Development: Structured training on crewing fundamentals, seafarer documentation and flag state requirements, crewing/HR systems, and soft skills (communication, stakeholder coordination,
and process thinking).
• Business Exposure: Trainees gain insight into end-to-end Marine HR operations, stakeholder interactions, and crewing processes, developing a broader understanding of how the function supports business and vessel operations.
What You'll Gain Exposure To:
• Seafarer Documentation & Compliance - supports the verification and administration of mandatory seafarer documents, certifications, licenses, and regulatory requirements. Trainees will gain exposure to document validation, record maintenance, and the preparation of seafarer-related documentation.
• Crew Travel & Vessel Coordination - supports crew changes and coordination activities to ensure the timely deployment and movement of seafarers. Trainees will gain exposure to travel and documentation coordination, stakeholder communication, and vessel mail dispatch administration.
• Seafarer Welfare & Engagement - supports initia