Explore Maritime Careers

Maritime defense depends on far more than sailors. Explore careers in engineering, cybersecurity, sensors, communications, ship systems, logistics and the civilian organizations that support national security at sea.

The maritime world is also scientific. Explore careers in oceanography, marine science, weather, environmental monitoring and research – on shore and at sea.

Every product has a journey. Explore careers that plan and coordinate how cargo moves through ships, ports, warehouses, trucks, and rail networks – and how data keeps the entire system connected.

Discover what you can do now to build skills and explore maritime careers.

Learn about training, credentials and the first steps toward a career aboard ship.

Explore skilled trades, apprenticeships and careers at sea.

Explorer and retired Navy Reserve Commander Victor Vescovo has traveled to the deepest points of all five oceans and located some of the deepest shipwrecks ever discovered. His story shows how exploration, engineering, advanced submersible technology and a willingness to tackle difficult problems can push the boundaries of what humans know about the ocean.

Joe Sienkiewicz continues his look at the science behind Southern California storms and the ocean conditions they create. The conversation connects meteorology, wave data and practical maritime experience to the decisions people make when weather threatens ships, ports and coastal communities.

NOAA meteorologist and former tugboat operator Joe Sienkiewicz explains how scientists measure waves, track storms and understand weather in the San Pedro Channel. Learn how real-time observations and ocean data help people make decisions on the water and along the coast.

The conversation with Port of Los Angeles Police officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales continues with a closer look at the people behind public safety at a major international port. Their work illustrates how many different professions are required to keep a busy waterfront operating and connected to its surrounding community.

Ports need far more than ships, cranes and cargo handlers to operate safely. Los Angeles Port Police officers Stacey Creech and Aldo Morales provide a look at public safety and community relations inside one of the nation’s largest port complexes and another career path connected to the waterfront.

An MH-60S pilot and aviation rescue swimmer explain how a Navy search-and-rescue crew works together from the moment a call comes in to the instant a swimmer enters the water. The conversation covers training, communications, flight operations, decision-making and the trust required among people performing high-risk missions as a team.

Retired Navy aviation rescue swimmer Brian Dickinson talks about learning to remain focused when conditions become dangerous and unpredictable. His career offers a look at one of the Navy’s most physically demanding specialties and the skills required to perform under pressure.

Brian Dickinson takes listeners inside the demanding world of Navy aviation rescue swimmers and the training that prepared him for challenges well beyond military service. His story shows how physical preparation, technical skills, teamwork and decision-making become essential when lives depend on your actions.

Navy helicopter pilots Kevin Borough and Jack Tribolet share what happens when advanced aircraft, changing weather and high-stakes decision-making come together. Their experiences provide a look at the training, judgment and teamwork required to operate Navy helicopters in difficult conditions.

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Explore internships, student programs, entry-level jobs and employers across ports, shipping, engineering, defense, ocean science and vessel operations.

Explore apprenticeships, technical training, maritime credentials and employer-based programs that can lead directly to hands-on careers at sea, in shipyards and across the maritime industry.