Take a look at the latest market trends in the global marine sector from Worldwide Recruitment Solutions, a leader in Marine recruitment.

1. Marine Sector
Market Trends
April 2015

2. Introduction to WRS
• Global recruitment specialists within the Maritime, Construction, Oil & Gas,
Mining and Power industries.
• Our head office is based in the UK; in 2014 we opened our 1st overseas
office in Kurdistan, early 2015 saw us open up in Singapore and we will be on
the ground in Houston, Texas before the end of 2015.
• Technically skilled permanent / contract staff
• We live and breathe our values of Integrity, Pride, Hard Work and Expertise
• £31.5m turnover in 2014
• Placed candidates in 50+ countries worldwide

3. Sector and Market Knowledge
• Each year we visit key clients and regions
• Establish more in-depth client partnerships
• Build market awareness and consolidate third party relationships
• Attend industry conferences, trade fairs and exhibitions
• Dedicated teams to cover specific regions and skill sets:
• Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East
• Developed an international service / in-depth market knowledge
• Market trends analysis – sector specific
• Customer buying behaviours
• Market Trends Survey of over 5,300 job seekers
• Salary & Benefits Survey of over 2260 job seekers

4. Marine Disciplines Worked in
58.721.5
11.5
3.4
3 1.3
0.4
Bridge Crew
Engineering Crew
Deck Crew
Subsea and ROV personnel
Onshore Marine personnel
Diving personnel
HSEQ
Key Facts:
• 72.8% work contract, 27.1% are permanently employed
• The average day rate for Bridge Crew is USD110
• The average day rate for Engineering Crew is USD
• The average day rate for Deck Crew is USD
• Benefits actually received across all disciplines are Bonus, Healthcare, IT
Equipment then Accommodation Allowance
• The most popular benefits amongst respondents are Healthcare, Flights
to/from point of hire, Bonus then Life Insurance
% of Responses

5. Types of Vessel Worked on
20.1
15.5
14.3
11.9
10.3
9.6
7.5
5.4
3.3 2.6 2.12.1
1.2
1.2
0.9
0.9
0.7
0.2
Multi-purpose Support (MPSV)
Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS)
Platform Supply (PSV)
Dive Support (DSV)
Tanker
Cargo
Accommodation
Pipe Lay Vessel
Wind Farm Support
Seismic Survey
Support Staff/Onshore Maritime role
Drill Ship
Ferry
ERRV (Emergency Response and Rescue)
Jack Up Rig
Cruise
ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle)
FPSO
Fishing
% of Responses

6. Demographic of Age Groups
41
29.6
19.2
6.9 2.5
0.8 25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
18-24
65-74
% of Responses
Of the 25-34 age group:
• 72.5% work contract, 27.5% are permanently employed
• The average annual salary is USD 49,679
• The average day rate paid is USD 487
• Benefits actually received are Flights to/from point of hire, Bonus,
Healthcare, Accommodation Allowance then Contributory Pension
• The most popular amongst respondents are Flights to/from Point of Hire,
Healthcare, Life Insurance, Contributory Pension then Bonus

7. Number of years’ experience
26.1
20.6
16.6
13.1
9.6
8.3
5.76-10
3-5
11-15
Up to 3
25+
16-20
21-25
3-5 years’ experience (20.6%) 6-10 years’ experience (26.1%)
• 73.2% contract, 26.8% permanently employed • 77.2% contract, 22.8% permanently employed
• The average annual salary is USD 22,994
• The average day rate paid is USD 450
• The average annual salary is USD 82,266
• The average day rate paid is USD 539
• Most popular received benefits are Flights
to/from point of hire, Healthcare, Bonus,
Accommodation Allowance, Contributory Pension
• Most popular received benefits are Flights
to/from point of hire, Bonus, Healthcare,
Accommodation Allowance, Contributory Pension
• Respondents favour Flights to/from point of hire,
Healthcare, Life Insurance, Bonus, Hardship
Allowance
• Respondents favour Flights to/from point of hire ,
Life Insurance, Healthcare, Bonus, Contributory
Pension

8. 26.1
20.6
16.6
13.1
9.6
8.3
5.7 6-10
3-5
11-15
Up to 3
25+
16-20
21-25
Number of Years’ Experience
Years’ Experience Day Rate Average (USD)
Up to 3 345
11-15 358
16-20 382
% of Responses

9. Highest Level of Qualification Achieved
35
22.7
21.7
5.6
5
4 2.3 1.7
1
1
College Diploma/Certificate
Masters Degree
Degree
School qualification
Professional/Chartered
Honours Degree
Vocational
MBA
No formal qualifications
Apprenticeship
Of those with a college diploma/certificate or above:
• 71.9% work contract, 28.1% are permanently employed
• The average annual salary band is USD 51,000 – 102,200
• The average day rate paid is USD 417
• Benefits actually received: Flights to/from point of hire, Bonus, Healthcare,
Accommodation Allowance then Life Insurance
• The most popular benefits amongst respondents are Flights to/from point of
hire, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Contributory Pension then Bonus

10. Most Popular Benefits Offered Worldwide Across
Contract & Permanent Roles
62.5
35.3
32.4
15.2 14.5
12.9
5.6 4.6 3.5 3.3 2.5 2.5
1
Flights (To/from point of hire)
Bonus
Healthcare
Accommodation allowance
Life insurance
Contributory pension
IT equipment – Phone/laptop etc
Company car/vehicle
Schooling/childcare subsidy
Relocation allowance
Gym membership
Hardship allowance
Shares
% of Responses
Other benefits:
• 6.6% of respondents receive no benefits at all
• Daily food allowance, expenses to attend training and non-flight related
travel to/from workplace are other benefits offered

11. Benefits rated as Extremely Important Worldwide Across
Contract & Permanent Employees
78.8
61.1
57.3
35 34.2
26.5
24.3
20.17
16.3
13.3
8.83
5.7 5.4
Flights (To/from point of hire)
Healthcare
Life insurance
Bonus
Contributory pension
Accommodation allowance
Relocation allowance
Schooling/childcare subsidy
Hardship allowance
IT equipment – Phone/laptop etc
Company car/vehicle
Gym membership
Shares
% of Responses
Other benefits:
• 42% of respondents rated Gym Membership as the least important
• 50%% rated Shares of limited or no importance
• 43% rated IT equipment of limited or not importance

12. Benefits Offered vs Benefits Preferred
62.5
35.3
32.4
15.2 14.5
12.9
5.6 4.6 3.5 3.3 2.5 2.5 1
78.8
35
61.1
26.5
57.3
26.5
13.3
8.83
20.17
24.3
5.7
16.3
5.4
Offered Preferred
% of Responses

13. 77.2
14.6
4.7 2.6
0.9
6 months or less
7-12 months
13 -24 months
36 months +
25 - 36 months
Split of Contract vs Permanent Employees
72.8
27.2
Contract
Permanent
Split of Contract Length
% of Responses
Of those working on contracts of 6 months or less duration:
• The average day rate paid is USD 468
• Top 5 actual benefits received are, in order of popularity, Flights to/from point of
hire, Bonus, Healthcare, Accommodation Allowance then Life Insurance
• Most preferred benefits as rated by respondents are Flights to/from point of
hire, life Insurance, Healthcare, Bonus then Contributory Pension

14. Actual Benefits for Permanent Employees
63.4
44.3 44.3
29
15.3
9.2 7.6 7.6
5.5 5.3 3.8 3.8 3.8
Flights (To/from point of hire)
Bonus
Healthcare
Contributory pension
Accommodation allowance
IT equipment – Phone/laptop etc
Schooling/childcare subsidy
Company car/vehicle
Life insurance
Gym membership
Shares
Hardship allowance
Relocation allowance
% of Responses
Respondents preferred benefits:
• Top 5 most popular benefits as rated by respondents shows a marked similarity
in most cases - Flights to/from point of hire, Healthcare, Life Insurance,
Contributory Pension, and Bonus. Life Insurance is the only disparity.
• The least popular were Gym Membership (46.6% rated this not important at all),
Shares and IT Equipment (50% and 48.1% respectively rated these unimportant)

15. Split of Regions Respondents Work in
31.1
25.7
18.9
15.6
9.5
9.1
8.7
7.5 7.3
North Sea
West Africa
Middle East
South East Asia
Baltics
Gulf of Mexico
Norwegian / Danish
Waters
% of Responses

16. Currencies in Which Salaries Are Paid
39.3
24.3
16.5
0.9
0.3
0.3
Euro (EUR)
US Dollars (USD)
British Pounds Sterling (GBP)
Nigerian Naira (NGN
Australian Dollars (AUD)
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Day Rates
Annual Salaries
37.7
32
23.6
2.8 1.9
1.9
US Dollars (USD)
British Pounds Sterling (GBP)
Euro (EUR)
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
South African Rand (ZAR)
% of Responses

17. Respondent Feedback on Market
• Respondents were asked: With regard to job opportunities and
salaries offered within the country you currently work what do
you predict in 2015?
40.6
35.2
8.6 4.2
An increase in the next 12
months
They will stay the same over the
next 12 months
A reduction in the next 12 months
Not sure

18. Feedback from Jobseekers
“Salaries and benefits are changing in relation to oil industry movements, however certain stagnation in rises have
been seen over past several years. Currently, as market is improving, salary and benefits are also going up several
percent. it's always good seeing an increase.”
“Sufficient benefits should be paid because of the risks attached with this profession.”
“Salary should be incorporated with the currency exchange rate. Life insurance & medical benefits are very important
as we’re working in a hazardous environment most of the time as well as frequently travelling internationally.”
“Salary level to be based on experience, knowledge and performance rather than Nationality of employee. Newly
promoted officer with zero experience in rank can earn up to 30% more than one with 10 years’ experience.”
“Pension and Healthcare benefits are most important.”
“A seafarer should be given all the allowance which is essential as for other industries where he is leaving his family
and working in very remote locations at times , hence he should be provided a little more salary compare to others
who work onshore.”

19. Feedback from Jobseekers
“Higher salaries make happy employees, competency increases, thus avoiding the idea of leaving the company, thus
saving the company a great deal of time and effort to look for and train new employees which will then stay for a
short time only because other companies offer a much bigger compensation.”
“Pay should reflect experience as well as rank.”
“As some of the most highly qualified people on board the ship, Marine officers salary should at least be in line with
the likes of ROV, and Construction personnel. In order to attain the required qualifications takes at least 3-4 years,
before even starting to get a chance of DP time. There are virtually no other positions on board that requires this level
of commitment and length of study in order to start.”
“The Benefits could be more flexible.”
“Salary is important but based on my own present experience the most important thing is to get the chance to move
forward in offshore sector = stable and permanent employment. Nowadays every employer is looking for candidates
with huge experience and in the meantime there are no opportunities to gain it as no appropriate vacancies. In such
situation I have doubts if there is future in marine sector for newcomers.”

20. Next Steps
If you would like more information on our Marine Sector
survey, or require assistance with recruiting for this market,
then please contact our dedicated team of consultants.
Likewise, if you are thinking of making a career change and require
support in sourcing your next role in the Maritime industry, please
view our latest jobs or get in touch with our team.
Phone: +44(0) 161 926 2525 Email: info@worldwide-rs.com
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