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Working in inland shipping or maritime shipping


Employment in inland shipping

In inland shipping, passengers and goods are carried by ships. In inland shipping, ships navigate only on inland waterways. Inland waterways are enclosed by land. These include, for example, rivers, lakes and canals.

Inland shipping captain (m/f)
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Inland bargeman (m/f)
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Employment in maritime shipping

In maritime shipping, passengers and goods are carried by ships. In maritime shipping, ships navigate on the sea and on so-called waterways. Waterways are canals or large rivers that have access to the sea.

Master (m/f)
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Electro-technical Officer (m/f)
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Chief Mate (m/f)
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Navigational Watchkeeping Officer (m/f)
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Engineering Watchkeeping Officer (m/f)
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Second Engineer Officer (m/f)
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Chief Engineer Officer (m/f)
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Other professions in shipping

There are also other professions in the field of shipping. Perhaps one of these professions is suitable. These are for example:

Ship mechanic (m/f)
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Port boatman (m/f)
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Sailmaker (m/f)
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