THINKING OF A CAREER IN THE BOATING INDUSTRY?
The marine industry is dynamic and diverse, with a wide range of pathways awaiting anyone with an interest in a career working around boats of all shapes and sizes, on or by some of the best waterways in the world.
The industry values people with a wide range of backgrounds and with diverse skills, and can offer the opportunity to work with local, national and international companies.
In such a dynamic industry there is no end to the opportunities available; from small craft construction to superyachts and beyond; from engines to sails; from boat building to fit out and repair and maintenance; from marine equipment to marine electronics; from sales and marketing to management; from marina services and management to marine tourism.
The BIA has developed a Marine Industry Careers Guide (below) to help identify the types of jobs or training available to help you pursue a career in the industry.
STARTING OUT
Use the Careers Guide to help you decide on a career path that will suit your interest and abilities, and talk to family, friends and your careers adviser (if you are still at school). Approach marine businesses in your area with your resumé and keep an eye on job vacancies in the industry press and on the internet.
If you are interested in a career in the marina sector, click here to find out about the pathway from marina attendant to marina manager, and training available from the Marina Industries Association (MIA).
GUIDE TO CAREERS IN THE MARINE INDUSTRY
Boat Building
- Production Manager
- Naval Architect / Engineer
- Materials & Parts Logistics Coordinator
- Shipwright / Boat Builder
- Laminator
- Sheetmetal / Fabricator
- Boilermaker / Welder
- Spray Painter
Fit-Out, Refit & Repair
- Project Manager / coordinator
- Marine Mechanic
- Marine Electrician
- Electronics Technician / Fitter
- Cabinetmaker
- Marine Trimmer
- Sailmaker
- Rigger
- Detailer / Repairer
Marina Services
- Marina Manager
- Dockmaster
- Yard Hand
- Receptionist / Administration
- Customer Service
- Marketing and Sales
- Events Planner
- Restaurant Staff
- Chandlery
Slipway & Services
- Slipway Manager
- Travel Lift Operator
- Shipwright
- Painter / Antifouler
- Commercial Diver
- Detailer / repairer
- Sheetmetal / Fabricator
- Boiler Maker / Welder
- Marine Mechanic
- Rigger
Professional Services
- Marine Surveyor
- Health & Safety
- Marketing Manager
- IT Support Services
- Accountant / Bookkeeper
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Finance & Insurance
Boat Sales Tourism & Service
- Dealer Principal
- Boat & Yacht Broker
- New / Used Boat Sales
- Finance & Insurance
- Service Manager
- Spare Parts Interpreter
- Administration / Reception
- Shipwright
- Marine Mechanic
- Detailer / Repairer
- Chandlery
Boat Operations
- Master
- Marine Engineer
- Deckhand
- Steward
- Chef
- Boating Education
Tourism
- Tour Operator
- Tour Guide
- Fishing Guide
- Scuba Diving Instructor
- Charter Boat Operator
- Houseboat Operator
- Deckhand
- Cleaner
