Experts in shipping headhunter & maritime executive search.
MSC operates globally with over 25 years of maritime headhunting experience. Our offices located in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands provide international reach with local expertise, enabling us to connect the world's leading maritime organisations with exceptional leadership talent.
As retained headhunters, we do not rely on candidate databases. Instead, we conduct bespoke, research-driven searches to identify and engage the highest-calibre executives who are already delivering results within the maritime and shipping sectors. Our approach ensures you access talent that traditional recruitment methods simply cannot reach.
Over 25 years of maritime & shipping headhunter industry excellence.
MSC Headhunting has built a proven track record placing senior leaders across global fleets, port authorities, and marine engineering organisations. We operate on a retained search basis only, offering three guarantees on all assignments to ensure long-term success for our clients.
Roles we fill in the maritime sector.
CEO & Chief Officer Placement
Board-level and C-suite appointments for shipping companies, port authorities, and maritime organisations worldwide.
Captain & Naval Architect Recruitment
Senior technical leadership for fleet operations, vessel design, and marine engineering programmes.
Technical Superintendent Positions
Experienced technical leaders responsible for fleet maintenance, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
Finance Director Roles
Senior financial leadership for maritime businesses managing complex international operations and portfolios.
Ship Operator & EVP Placements
Executive Vice President and senior operational roles across commercial shipping and fleet management.
Chartering & Operations Management
Leadership roles in chartering, commercial operations, and voyage management for global shipping enterprises.
Ports and logistics headhunting & executive search.
Our maritime headhunters have deep expertise across the full spectrum of the maritime industry. We place senior executives within the following sub-sectors:
- Port Authority
- Shipping Companies
- Ports & Logistics
- Marine Surveying
- Cruise Lines
- Terminals
- Shipyards
- Insurance Specialists
- Safety Managers
- Naval Architects
- Industrial Zones
- Offshore Oil / Wind / Gas
- Subsea
- Yachting
Why you should hire maritime headhunters.
Retained search services only
We operate exclusively on a retained basis, ensuring our full commitment and resources are dedicated to your search from day one.
Three guarantees on all assignments
Every engagement comes with our triple guarantee covering candidate quality, delivery timeframe, and long-term commitment.
No candidate databases
We conduct fresh, bespoke research for every assignment, identifying the best talent in the market rather than recycling existing contacts.
Proven maritime track record
Over 25 years of successful placements across global shipping, port operations, and marine engineering organisations.
Fast, effective delivery
Our experienced maritime headhunters deliver shortlists within agreed timeframes, often as quickly as two weeks for urgent roles.
Global headhunting reach
With offices in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, we source maritime leadership talent from every major shipping hub worldwide.
Client testimonial.
“MSC Headhunting found the right candidate for this important position within our company, in a limited timescale. MSC assisted tirelessly throughout the search with excellent support and detailed progress at every stage.”
Vice President Operations — Private Ports Company, Far East
Tell us about your vacancy.
Contact our maritime headhunting team to discuss your executive search requirements.