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MARITIME PROFESSIONS

Skipper

Navigate and manage the vessel while ensuring safety and compliance with maritime regulations for a seamless passenger experience.

18 000 – 48 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education or vocational training
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
18 000 – 24 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
25 000 – 35 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
36 000 – 48 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès se fait souvent par des écoles maritimes, des formations professionnelles ou des apprentissages en mer.

Training — Belgium

Formation généralement axée sur des certifications maritimes spécifiques et une formation pratique en navigation et sécurité.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi est stable avec une demande modérée, principalement dans le tourisme et le transport maritime.

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