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

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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Optimize your maritime CV faster

• Read the maritime resume guide
• Match your CV to a job description
• Find missing keywords
• Check your match score
• Improve your skills

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• See why your CV gets rejected
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