There is a huge scope of opportunities available as an offshore worker, but it does depend on what company you work for and your specific skill set (or interest in learning more). 

The majority of companies offer different training programs to help enhance their worker’s skills, so even an entry-level worker can have a lucrative and successful career offshore. 

Working offshore is normally a decision made for the long term, and that is exactly why employers are wanting to invest in their workers and give you the opportunities and skills to develop and grow.

Starting out a career in the offshore industry does not always need formal education, in fact, some may only need a high school diploma, and obviously, entry-level positions are very open. The focus is more on your attitude, base skills, and personality, and your fit for a job like this.

As offshore operations are all around the world you can have the opportunity to work and travel to a lot of exciting and varied places, which can be a real perk of the job and a reason to consider doing an offshore role.

Typically in the deck department of ships, this is an entry level role that is often a stepping stone to a further career in the industry and at sea.

One of the best ways to get started and hired offshore is to know what you want to do, you need to have an area you’re interested in or have previous experience in.

There are a lot of different options to choose from, but once you have decided or have a better idea you can start looking into how to get hired offshore. 

For people with technical prowess and know-how being a marine engineer gives you the ability to maintain and repair ships and their machinery.

One of the higher barriers to entry roles that requires architectural education, involves designing and planning of ships and sea vessels, it has a rewarding career path if you can meet the requirements.