Key Facts about maritime jobs at Crowley:
- Company: Crowley is a U.S.-based leader in global shipping, logistics and energy for 130+ years.
- Roles hired: Mariners, cadets, engineers, cargo operators, welders, electricians, medical staff, cooks and shoreside professionals — entry-level through experienced roles.
- Fleet: Harbor and offshore tugs and barges, container ships, petroleum and LNG carriers and more.
- Recent safety recognitions: U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Gallant Ship Award (2026); 48 vessels honored with Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards and the crews of El Coquà and Stena Immaculate recognized with Ship Safety Achievement Awards (2026); and Admiral of the Ocean Sea awards for heroism and emergency response (2025).
If you haven’t found a job that suits you or you’re looking for new career opportunities, life at sea may be the perfect fit. At Crowley, we are a leader in the world’s shipping industry, and our employees are a part of maintaining a successful global supply chain. Without mariners, our world would grind to a halt. Our people move the products that keep businesses thriving, communities successful and people comfortable.
Applying for seagoing jobs and maritime careers at Crowley is a path to long-term, rewarding careers with flexible hours, the opportunity to see the world on high-quality ships, great benefits and more.
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Maritime Jobs
Experience the world beyond its shores
People who thrive on adventure are built for jobs at sea. The work is demanding, but a benefit often noted by our crews is the opportunity to see the world and embark on new experiences when given shore leave at a port.
A great alternative to office employment
Maritime industry jobs are ideal for someone who seeks more experiences outside an office. With flexible rotations, extended time off between hitches, and space to pursue what matters to you at home, life at sea offers a unique rhythm.
Entry-level to experienced applicants are encouraged to apply
Maritime careers welcome people from all walks of life. Whether you’ve recently graduated college, dropped out of high school, are looking to transition from one career to another or have recently retired from the military, maritime jobs offer a top salary, benefits and opportunities to advance. If you’re wondering how to become a mariner, Crowley is a great place to start.
Opportunities for growth
Maritime jobs are as varied as the vessels themselves — from harbor and offshore tugs and barges to container ships, petroleum tankers and LNG carriers. Roles include kitchen staff, engineers, cargo operators, welders, medical personnel, painters, cleaners and electricians. You can build experience across vessel types as your skills grow, or advance through the ranks by training for greater responsibility.
Teamwork powers performance and innovation
Maritime jobs demand focus, skill and working shoulder-to-shoulder with others. Crews challenge each other, share ideas and drive the kind of performance and innovation that keeps vessels, business and communities moving forward. Your skills count. Putting them together with others counts more.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Crowley for Seagoing Jobs
Competitive wages and attractive benefits
Some key benefits of working with Crowley include excellent work-home rotations, company-provided training and advancement assistance, and paid transportation to and from vessels. You can live anywhere in the world and meet your ship in port.
Crowley is also a Platinum Award winner by FCWWC Healthiest Companies thanks to its premium benefits package and well-being practices.
Safety is a genuine commitment everywhere we operate
Safety is the job, not just what we promote on vessels, trucks, terminals and in the office. Our mariners aboard the Stena Immaculate earned the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Gallant Ship Award for their emergency response during a 2025 North Sea incident, and 48 of Crowley-owned or -managed vessels have been recognized with Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards for operating at least two consecutive years without a lost-time injury.
We also build a culture where employees can speak up about a concern or mistake without fear of blame or retaliation. That openness helps protect our people, operations and customers.
Modern ships, modern amenities
Many of Crowley’s vessels offer reliable internet access so mariners can stay in touch with family and friends at sea. Plus, onboard fitness equipment and comfortable crew spaces are designed with the crew experience in mind.
Our core values lead the way
Integrity means doing what is right, even when no one is watching. Sustainability guides how we care for our people, communities and environment. Drive pushes us to improve, solve problems and deliver for customers. Together, these values shape how Crowley keeps mariners safe and continues to carry the thing that carry the world forward.
Advancing sustainability across our fleet
Crowley is contributing to the future of the maritime industry. Four new LNG-powered Avance Class vessels now serve Central America, and American Energy — the first U.S.-flagged LNG carrier dedicated to Puerto Rico — is strengthening energy reliability while creating cadet and mariner jobs. We’ve also been pioneering new technology, such as the eWolf, the first U.S. all-electric tugboat.
For anyone considering maritime careers, this means joining a company advancing the industry — not waiting to catch up.
At Crowley, we offer more than just boat jobs, we offer a course to help you sail ahead through life. There is a career path for you here, and we hope you’ll explore all the seagoing jobs we offer. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
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