As a trusted partner in offshore and marine recruitment, Global Edge brings deep expertise to the offshore oil and gas sector, one of the most demanding and technically advanced industries in the world. We understand the complexity of offshore operations and the critical need for highly skilled professionals to support safe, efficient, and compliant energy production.

Our recruitment capabilities span a wide range of offshore oil and gas roles, including drilling engineers, geologists, offshore installation managers (OIMs), maintenance technicians, harbor piloting professionals, port engineers, marine managers, superintendents, and global logistics and operations personnel.

The shipping industry plays a vital role in the global economy, enabling the movement of goods, commodities, and energy resources across international waters. As a trusted offshore and marine recruitment partner, Global Edge delivers specialized staffing solutions for the shipping sector, including marine engineers, port operations teams, and logistics professionals. With deep industry knowledge on offshore oil and gas, offshore renewables, and maritime logistics, we help shipping companies meet evolving demands driven by technology, sustainability, and global trade.

The marine renewable energy sector, including offshore wind, wave, and tidal systems, is rapidly expanding as global demand for sustainable energy grows. Global Edge specializes in offshore and marine recruitment for this innovative industry, providing skilled professionals to design, build, and maintain complex energy systems. Our talent network includes engineers, project managers, technicians, and offshore specialists who support the full lifecycle of marine renewable projects.

As Global Edge expands its footprint in the industry, our offshore and marine recruitment expertise continues to earn the trust of top-tier partners and clients, including the largest dredging service provider in the United States. We supply highly qualified professionals across civil ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, and project management roles, supporting the development of offshore wind initiatives.

Our partnerships also extend into channel and port maintenance, land reclamation, and infrastructure restoration, offering diverse opportunities in corporate offices, field operations, and international assignments. Global Edge is proud to deliver tailored workforce solutions that drive success across the marine sector.

Global Edge offers comprehensive offshore and marine recruitment services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the energy, logistics, and maritime industries. Our hiring solutions include contract staffing for short-term and project-based roles, direct hire recruitment for long-term workforce growth, and executive search for strategic leadership positions.

We also recruit for a wide range of vessel types, including:

• Floating production, storage, and offloading units (FPSOs)
• Jack-up rigs
• Drillships
• Tanker (oil, LNG, chemical)
• Remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs)
• Dredging vessels
• Offshore support vessels (OSVs)
• Platform supply vessels (PSVs)
• Survey vessels
• Dredging vessels
• Tugboats
• Barges

Our recruitment model ensures you have access to the right talent at the right time. Global Edge is proud to deliver scalable staffing solutions that support every phase of your business.

We can scale your workforce fast without increasing long-term overhead.

Our contract hire staffing model supports offshore operators, ship owners, vessel managers, EPCs, and marine service providers during:

• Offshore campaigns, mobilizations, and vessel rotations
• Dry dockings, refits, and maintenance programs
• Brownfield and greenfield offshore developments
• Short-term specialist needs or crew and technical backfill

What you get:

• Rapid access to pre-vetted offshore and marine professionals
• Flexible rotation schedules (e.g., 14/14, 21/21, 28/28)
• Full contractor management, support, payrolling, and compliance
• Global mobility and Employer of Record (EoR) where required

Ideal for companies needing speed and flexibility.

Build high-performing teams for long-term success in offshore and marine operations.

For direct hire and permanent roles, we go beyond CV matching, focusing on technical competency, cultural fit, and retention. Our direct hire recruitment services support critical roles across marine operations, offshore engineering, vessel management, and leadership.

What you get:

• Targeted search of active and passive offshore and marine professionals
• Discipline-specific recruiters with real industry insight
• Structured screening for technical expertise, leadership capability, and maritime safety standards
• Market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and hiring trends

Ideal for core operational, technical, and leadership roles.

Confidential, research-driven, recruitment for high-impact hires.

When the role is business-critical or hard to fill, our retained and contingent search models deliver a disciplined, discreet approach to executive and niche technical recruitment within offshore and marine sectors.

What you get:

• Market mapping and direct outreach to passive industry leaders
• Confidential handling of sensitive hires and succession planning
• Executive assessment, benchmarking, and offer support
• A structured, milestone-based search process

Ideal for executive, C-suite, and niche leadership roles.

Not sure which approach fits your needs?

Many of our clients use a blended model, combining contract staffing for projects with permanent, retained, or contingent search for long-term capability.

Our team can advise on the most effective recruitment strategy based on:

• Project duration and crew rotation requirements
• Budget and commercial considerations
• Location (offshore, nearshore, domestic, or international)
• Compliance, safety, and retention priorities

Talk to an offshore & marine recruitment specialist here.