Careers at Sea

Scorpio Together

Scorpio’s dedication to maritime excellence is evident in our commitment to crewmembers’ welfare, training, and career development. With over 7,000 seafarers of 25+ nationalities, we ensure that our crew are expertly recruited and meticulously trained, fostering a culture of professionalism, dedication, and happiness.

We understand that seafarers are the backbone of our business, and we are dedicated to not only providing a safe, secure, challenging, and rewarding environment, but also a family environment that cares for your loved ones at home and nurtures close comradery between the crew.

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Warning - Scam Alert!

We never charge hiring fees

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Warning - Scam Alert!

We never charge hiring fees

Some individuals/parties have been misusing the name and phone number of Scorpio without our authority or knowledge and are representing themselves as agents, employees or other contacts of Scorpio to make unsolicited and fallacious job offers/employment opportunities onboard vessels managed by Scorpio in exchange for money.

Please be cautioned that the information, so provided, is absolutely fake, misleading and intended to cheat innocent and unwary members of the public. Scorpio has a direct merit-based recruitment policy and does not take any money for recruitment. Scorpio also does not in any way provide job offers/employment options through agents or any third parties claiming to be contacts of Scorpio.

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Long-term crewing schedules

Turn Short Contracts into a Lifelong Career

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Long-term crewing schedules

Turn Short Contracts into a Lifelong Career

We work with you to develop your skills so you can grow with us. We prioritize career paths, provide training to upskill, and always look to promote from within.

Scorpio’s manning agencies streamline all crew positions through our Energy Crewing Solutions (ECS) portal, utilizing new technology for advanced planning placement,  and long-term contracts, allowing our seafarers to know exactly when and where they’ll be onboard, and when they are due for a promotion.

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Life Onboard

Keeping Our Crew Happy

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Life Onboard

Keeping Our Crew Happy

Scorpio continuously invests in initiatives to keep our seafarers happy, healthy, and safe.

Life onboard can be very challenging, but with the right support, good comradery, and free internet to stay connected to loved ones, it can be a great experience. We offer medical insurance coverage for the family, mental health and wellness programs, life insurance, delicious and healthy meals, financial wellbeing including an attractive long-term savings plan, and more.

Explore Our Crew Benefits:

Life & Health Insurance

Working with Mayfair and the Integrity Cell of Robus Insurance, Scorpio provides seafarers and their families with tailored health & medical coverage, plus, life insurance for the seafarer.

Mental Health Services

Psychologists are available 24/7 to give support and one-to-one conversations prior to and after joining the vessel. There is easy access to these services on-board all our vessels.

Crew Savings Plan

We offer a voluntary long-term savings program for all Scorpio crew, providing financial wellbeing through access to a beneficial investment program for medium to long-term life events such as marriage, land/house purchase, children’s education, or retirement. Scorpio will match the seafarer’s contributions, up to 3% of their salary.

Healthy Culinary Training

All of our galley staff are trained by our partner, Oceanic, on various health-related areas, including nutrition, international culinary skills, and menu planning based on the WHO’s dietary guidelines.

Digital Payment Solutions

The optional ShipMoney digital cards are a safe alternative to cash advance, usable anytime to withdraw money from ATMs, to send money to family, recharge mobile phones, etc.

Free WiFi Onboard

All Scorpio Seafarers have complementary internet access with the new high-speed, global Starlink Satellite Network while onboard.

Airport Lounge Access

Scorpio Seafarers have complementary airport lounge access during international journeys that incur layovers exceeding three hours.

Protecting Crew
Crew Representation and Industry Standards
Protecting Crew
Crew Representation and Industry Standards

Scorpio’s crew members are proudly represented by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), which is committed to protecting the rights and well-being of transport workers globally. The ITF addresses crucial issues like job security, employment conditions, and safety in the transport industry.

We also prioritize following the guidelines set by the International Labour Organization (ILO), which aim to uphold fundamental worker rights, promote fair employment opportunities, enhance social protection, and encourage constructive dialogue on maritime work issues.

We have a very strong safety culture that gives our families the peace of mind whenever we embark on a new ship. We have a very supportive shore staff- across all offices.
Luke Capablanca
2nd Officer
Women in Maritime 
We Actively Hire Women
Women in Maritime 
We Actively Hire Women

At Scorpio, we highly value our women seafarers and prioritize gender diversity onboard. Our focus includes recruiting women cadets, providing equal opportunities, and enhancing the offshore experience. Additionally, in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), we encourage women to pursue careers in maritime through female cadet programs.

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Supporting Physical & Mental Health
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Supporting Physical & Mental Health

Scorpio is dedicated to ensuring our seafarers’ mental health and well-being, essential for a safe and productive work environment. We invest in vessel amenities and social support to tackle the unique challenges of life at sea, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Each vessel features recreational rooms with board games, video games, table tennis, and many vessels have basketball courts. Scorpio Seafarers enjoy free public computers with Wi-Fi to stay connected with loved ones and we also support family visits and sailing, subject to conditions.

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