OffshoreCrew Insights       Vol. 2

This second edition of OffshoreCrew Insights presents updated statistics and editorial insight from the second half of 2025, focusing on recruitment and crew management within the offshore and maritime sector.

The purpose of OffshoreCrew Insights is to provide structured transparency around market developments and our operational deliveries — for both clients and candidates. The report combines data analysis with practical insight from daily crewing operations.

This edition includes:

• An overview of offshore trends 2026 and what is happening in offshore and maritime markets
• A breakdown of staffing deliveries by industry segment, position category, and vessel type
• A compliance perspective on certified crewing under the Maritime Labour Convention
• Operational reflections on AI, documentation requirements, and cross-border complexity
• Onboard interviews and field perspectives from crew and vessel visits

Key Findings 

• High activity remains structural across offshore energy and maritime operations
• 362 offshore placements delivered, in addition to 50–100 active crew management positions monthly
• Oil & Gas remains the dominant segment with strong activity in renewables and subsea
• Increased deployment within aquaculture and subsea vessels compared to the previous reporting period
• Continued high demand for senior marine and technical roles, reflecting operational complexity
• AI and structured data systems are gaining operational importance, particularly in planning, compliance oversight, and reporting
• The report also addresses how tightening regulatory frameworks, environmental reporting obligations, and multi-country project execution are shaping offshore trends in 2026.

“This issue is intended to support openness and productive dialogue with clients and candidates. We appreciate your interest and look forward to new opportunities in 2026,”

Javier M. Zahn
CEO, OffshoreCrew AS

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Published 9.03.2026

This article has been edited with the assistance of AI and finalized, reviewed, and approved by human editors.