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Careers

Thinking of a career in the marine industry? Find out more about the opportunities available to you below...

Whether you're after a career on the water or ashore, the maritime sector offers opportunities all over the world.

From watersports instructors, superyacht captains and military personnel to boat builders, brokers and other services on land, there's something for everyone.

Careers videos

Find out more about working in the industry on our YouTube channel #WorkOnTheWater

Explore career opportunities

Woman at the helm during day skipper course

Delivery skippers and crew

Sea survival crew on a yacht

Yachtmaster Scholarship Eligibility & Details

Neilson Yachts Flotilla

Flotilla and charter holidays

Teaching dinghy sailing in lake

Instructing at RYA centres

Woman navigating watersport course

Watersports management

Crewing course for group

Crewing on commercial yachts

Woman steering boat with instructor

Getting the most from yachtmaster fast track

Man skipper a vessel

Skippering commercial yachts

instructor talking to trainee

Sail training vessels

Working with RYA qualifications

We know our business, and with an RYA qualification it will be clear that you know yours too.

Professional qualifications
Powerboat bow lifted upwards with speed

Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster Scholarship

Skilled boaters who can prove their dedication to the marine industry could be eligible for a share of the Trinity House RYA Yachtmaster® Scholarship fund.

Career case studies

Find out what it takes to make it and what to expect from a career afloat...

RYA Senior Instructor

Margaret Norris shows it's never too late for a career on the water.

Marine Engineer

Jonathan Parker explains why his job is a perfect fit.

Superyacht Captain

RYA Yachtmaster Examiner, Mike Harris has worked on superyachts all over the world.

Useful resources

Maritime UK - Careers advice

British Marine: Careers in the Marine Industry - Where do you fit in?