MARPRO Group has actively decided to focus exclusively on the maritime business. We believe that the sector is very unique and that it is essential to fully understand the background of the industry, its language, and its legislation to succeed in most positions within it. Contrary to what most people believe, the term “maritime business” is not exact and accurate; it is a general term that mostly describes any business activity related to sea transport. However, at MARPRO Group, we have meticulously studied the industry and have defined 20 subsectors, each with its own unique language, rules, and regulations.

How do you define a maritime profile?

At MARPRO Group, we define a maritime profile as someone who has either a pure maritime education, such as in Shipping, Navigation, Marine Engineering, or Naval Architecture, or a general education combined with maritime experience.

In our daily operations, we mainly focus on three areas:

1. Attraction and selection of seagoing personnel with a personality well-suited for a shore-based career in the maritime sector.
2. Attraction and selection of profiles with a general education, who have a personality well-suited for a shore-based career in the maritime sector.
3. Attraction and selection of profiles with an established shore-based career in the maritime sector.

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What makes maritime special?

People with no maritime background do not always fully comprehend why the maritime business is unique and what common denominators define maritime profiles and the culture of the industry.

We believe that the following parameters describe the maritime industry well:

• Merchant vessels are some of the most expensive man-made assets. To return the investment, the vessels must sail 24/7, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. Flexibility in working hours is usually a requirement.
• It is a global business, and regular travel is typically required.
• Since it is a global business, cultural understanding is always necessary.
• The business language is English, and profiles in the industry must speak English at a business level.
• A global business requires trading across borders, which necessitates trust between trading parties. There is a reason the official motto for ship brokers is “Our word is our bond.”
• Trust does not come automatically; it is built between people through relationships over time. That is one of the main reasons the maritime industry is highly dependent on relationships developed over many years. Strong relationships can only be built through physical meetings, which is the primary reason extensive travel is often required.
• The maritime industry is one of the most regulated industries in the world. The main body for rules and regulations is the IMO (International Maritime Organization), and the rules and regulations are enforced by the local flag states. In most positions, extensive knowledge of maritime rules and legislation is required.
• The maritime industry is both conservative and innovative. The reason for the conservatism is that vessels operate in harsh and dangerous environments, and systems and components that do not function properly can be dangerous and ultimately lethal. You cannot simply call for assistance in the middle of the Pacific Ocean if you face an unexpected failure. When a system is tried, tested, and proven effective, the maritime industry remains skeptical and will not replace it until they have full confidence in the reliability of the new systems. References are often an important parameter in this process. At the same time, the maritime industry is highly innovative, continuously developing new systems and striving for more sustainable ways of operating vessels.
• Most people working in maritime have a deep passion for the industry. Sailing has been an essential part of building the world as we know it today. Shipping is often described as the blood vessels of the world. Most profiles working in the industry are proud to be part of this important global network.