Rank Progression

Every maritime
career path, mapped.

Deck, engine, offshore and ratings — rank progression, pay ranges and certification requirements for each route.

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Deck Department

$1,800 — $14,000+/mo
Entry Rating

Ordinary Seaman

$1,200–2,000/mo

First sea contract, learning line handling and basic watchkeeping.

Senior Rating

Able Seaman (AB)

$1,800–4,500/mo

Mooring, steering, lookout watch and cargo deck operations.

Junior Officer

3rd / 2nd Officer

$3,000–6,500/mo

Watchkeeping and cargo plan execution, requires CoC.

Command

Chief Officer / Master

$7,000–14,000+/mo

Cargo responsibility and full vessel command.

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Engine Department

$900 — $12,500+/mo
Entry Rating

Wiper / Motorman

$900–2,000/mo

Engine room cleaning, rounds and basic maintenance.

Senior Rating

Oiler

$1,500–2,800/mo

Lubrication rounds, pump room and engine room support.

Junior Officer

4th / 3rd / 2nd Engineer

$2,500–6,500/mo

Watchkeeping and machinery maintenance, requires CoC.

Senior Officer

Chief Engineer

$6,000–12,500+/mo

Full engine department responsibility.

Offshore & DP

$6,000 — $10,500/mo
DPO

DP Operator

$6,000–7,500/mo

Dynamic positioning on AHTS and PSV vessels, DP certification required.

Specialist

AHTS Master

$9,000–12,000/mo

Anchor handling and towing operations, heavy offshore experience.

Technical

ETO

$4,700–7,500/mo

Electrical and automation systems on DP-classed vessels.

Support

2nd Engineer PSV

$4,500–7,500/mo

Engine department on platform supply vessels.

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