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Maritime Resume Keywords & CV Guide
Most maritime CVs get rejected before a human reads them.
Shipping, offshore, and marine companies use ATS systems to scan resumes.
If your CV or resume does not match the job description, you may never get shortlisted.
This guide helps you find the right keywords and optimize your CV for maritime jobs worldwide.
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Maritime roles covered
Ship & Engine Roles
Deck & Navigation
Shore-Based Maritime Jobs
Offshore & Specialized Roles
Why maritime CVs get rejected
- Missing key maritime keywords
- Too generic job descriptions
- No mention of compliance (ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Experience not aligned with job requirements
How ATS works for maritime jobs
Most companies scan your CV for exact matches:
- Job title (Chief Engineer, OIM, etc.)
- Systems (PMS, SMS, PTW)
- Certifications and compliance
- Vessel types (offshore, tanker, yacht)
How to improve your maritime resume or CV
- Match your CV to each job description
- Use exact maritime keywords
- Include vessel types and systems
- Show measurable impact (safety, uptime, cost)
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This tool is designed for quick checks against real maritime job postings.
- See why your CV gets rejected
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