{"id":715,"date":"2025-09-15T08:54:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/?page_id=715"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:57:00","slug":"sea-shipping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/en\/our-services\/sea-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>International sea shipping connects global markets \u2013 and we connect the people who keep them moving. Whether in container, tanker, cargo, or cruise shipping: we place qualified and experienced personnel with shipping companies and maritime service providers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For companies:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether for project-based assignments or permanent positions \u2013 we deliver tailored staffing solutions for your crew. Our candidates are well trained, medically fit, and bring the necessary experience and flexibility to work reliably at sea. From the bridge to the engine room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For candidates:<\/strong><br \/>\nLooking for a new challenge at sea? We get you on board \u2013 with renowned shipping companies, on modern vessels, and with real career prospects. Whether captain, navigator, technician, or steward \u2013 we find the job that matches your skills and your plans for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:25px 25px 25px 25px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:5 \/ 4;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" title=\"Oil,Tanker,Underway,Towards,Open,Sea.,Crude,Oil,Tanker,Ship,\" src=\"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-300x169.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-2230 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Tankship-Sea-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>Our services at a glance:<\/p>\n<p>Placement of nautical and technical personnel (e.g., captains, officers, engineers, crew)<\/p>\n<p>Recruitment for cargo shipping, offshore projects, and cruise ships<\/p>\n<p>Support with documents, visas, and certifications (STCW, medical fitness, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Prompt staffing in cases of personnel shortages<\/p>\n<p>Personal support throughout the entire assignment<\/p>\n<p>Why us?<br \/>\nBecause we know what matters. Maritime expertise, legal compliance, and reliable communication are a given for us. Whether you are a shipowner looking for qualified crew members or a seafarer exploring new opportunities \u2013 we are your gateway to the maritime job market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":689,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-715","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sea shipping: Challenges and career opportunities - istmgroup.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the diverse opportunities in sea shipping. 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