Offshore Career Guides

The offshore industry is one of the few sectors where you can go from zero to competitive day rates within 12–24 months. Here's the exact path to follow.

BOSIET is the primary safety certificate required to work offshore. This guide covers exactly what's in it, what it costs, how long it lasts, and where to book it.

Three different certificate frameworks, dozens of individual certs — and most offshore beginners overspend. This guide maps exactly what you need based on your target role.

Your rotation schedule defines your income rhythm, home life, and long-term wellbeing offshore. This guide breaks down each common schedule and how to choose the right one.

Day rates, stability, and total package — a direct comparison between oil and gas and offshore wind to help you decide where to focus your career.

Dredging is one of the most overlooked sectors in offshore work — but it offers stable employment, clear entry routes, and genuine career progression.

The roustabout is the most common entry point into offshore oil and gas. Here's what the job actually involves, what it pays, and how to progress from there.

FPSOs are among the most complex and demanding offshore assets. This guide explains what life on an FPSO actually looks like — from daily routine to career opportunities.

Offshore pay varies enormously by role, seniority, sector, and region. This guide gives concrete benchmarks to help you evaluate offers and negotiate effectively.

Offshore recruiters scan CVs in under 30 seconds. If your certificates and medical aren't visible at the top, your CV doesn't get read. Here's exactly how to structure it.

Seasickness affects a significant proportion of first-time offshore workers. Here's how to prevent it, manage it, and understand when it becomes a real concern.

ROV pilots operate underwater robots to inspect, maintain, and support subsea infrastructure. Here's how to break into the field and what the career looks like.

Offshore wind is the fastest-growing sector in the energy industry. Here's how to qualify as a wind turbine technician from scratch and land your first offshore wind job.

Most offshore jobs are filled through specialist agencies before they ever appear on job boards. Here's how to identify trustworthy agencies, register effectively, and avoid scams.

The Seafarers Earnings Deduction (SED) allows qualifying UK offshore workers to pay zero income tax on their offshore earnings. Here's who qualifies and how it works.