Maritime Executive Search and Retained Recruitment
Senior maritime appointments require a focused approach. Finding the right person means understanding your business, the responsibilities of the position and the experience needed to make a meaningful contribution.
SeaMarque provides maritime executive search for businesses across the UK and international maritime markets. With over 20 years of maritime recruitment experience, we combine industry knowledge with a personal, consultative approach to identifying senior talent.
Most of our clients work with us on an exclusive and/or retained basis, reflecting the trust and long-term relationships we have developed.
Executive Recruitment Across Maritime Sectors
SeaMarque supports recruitment across commercial and technical shipping, marine businesses and related sectors.
Our areas of focus include:
Ship Owners and Ship Management
Executive and management appointments within shipping businesses.
Maritime Operators
Recruitment for commercial, technical and operational leadership requirements.
Marine Consultancies and Class Societies
Search support for senior appointments within specialist marine organisations.
OEMs and Marine Product Suppliers
Recruitment for management and leadership positions within marine equipment and product businesses.
Marine Software Providers
Search support for businesses operating within maritime technology.
P&I Insurance
Recruitment requirements within the marine insurance sector.
We also support relevant appointments connected with new build, salvage and retrofit projects.
A Personal Approach to Maritime Executive Recruitment
Every executive appointment is different. Whether you are recruiting for a commercial, technical or leadership position, the search should reflect the needs of your business rather than follow a standard recruitment formula.
We take the time to understand the role, your priorities and the experience you are looking for before approaching potential candidates.
Our maritime executive recruitment service focuses on identifying people whose backgrounds are relevant to the appointment, including individuals who may not be actively seeking a new opportunity.
Throughout the search, we aim to work alongside you as a recruitment partner and adviser, maintaining honest communication and a clear understanding of your requirements.
Executive and Retained Search
Executive and retained search is an established part of SeaMarque's recruitment offering.
Many of our clients choose exclusive or retained arrangements because they value a close working relationship and a focused approach to their recruitment needs.
Our work begins with understanding the appointment and the wider business context. We then undertake a targeted search for relevant candidates, supported by appropriate screening, competency-based interviews and reference checks.
Rather than prioritising the number of CVs submitted, we concentrate on identifying people whose experience and background warrant consideration.
Our aim is to help you make an informed appointment while maintaining clear communication with everyone involved.
Proactive Maritime Headhunting
Suitable candidates for senior maritime positions are not always actively looking for another role.
SeaMarque takes a proactive approach to maritime headhunting, searching for experienced professionals who may be difficult to identify through conventional recruitment methods.
Our understanding of commercial and technical maritime recruitment helps us approach each search with the specific requirements of the position in mind.
As maritime headhunters, we believe the quality of the search matters more than the volume of candidates contacted. We focus on relevance, careful assessment and the potential fit between the individual and your business.
Supporting Your Hiring Decisions
Identifying candidates is only one part of executive recruitment. Understanding their suitability is equally important.
Our recruitment approach includes relevant pre-screening, competency-based interviews and reference checks to support the assessment of potential candidates.
We also maintain contact with candidates throughout the recruitment process and as they prepare to start their new positions.
This reflects our wider commitment to working with integrity and care, supporting both the employer and the individual throughout the appointment.
International Maritime Executive Search
Maritime businesses operate across borders, and executive recruitment often requires an international perspective.
SeaMarque supports recruitment requirements in the UK and established maritime centres including Dubai and Singapore. Our geographic focus also extends to Denmark and the Philippines, alongside Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Thailand.
We consider the location of each appointment together with the experience, responsibilities and business requirements involved.
This helps us approach international searches with a clear understanding of the position rather than treating every market or appointment in the same way.
Why Choose SeaMarque?
Our approach is built around long-term relationships, honest communication and a genuine understanding of our clients' recruitment needs.
With over 20 years of maritime recruitment experience, we bring an established industry perspective to executive and retained search.
Most of our clients choose to work with us on an exclusive and/or retained basis. We see this as a reflection of the trust placed in our approach and our commitment to working closely with businesses throughout the recruitment process.
As maritime recruitment specialists, our values remain central to every assignment: Caring, Creative, Consultative, Candid and Cohesive.
Discuss Your Next Executive Appointment
Whether you are planning a senior leadership appointment or considering a retained search for a specialist maritime position, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements.
Tell us about your business, the role and the experience you are looking for. We can discuss how SeaMarque may be able to support your search.