The Offshore Recruitment Paradox: More Jobs, Fewer Workers? 🤯

💡 Offshore companies are hiring like never before—so why is it harder than ever to find skilled workers?

🔹 The paradox:

✅ More offshore wind farms, decommissioning, and oil & gas projects than ever.

❌ Fewer workers entering the industry due to retirements and certification barriers.

🔎 Result? Companies are fighting over the same limited pool of talent.

📌 Who’s in demand?

⚡ ROV Pilots & Subsea Technicians – For underwater robotics & maintenance.

🛠 Floating Wind Installation Crews – Wind farms are moving to deep waters.

🚢 Vessel Masters & DP Operators – The offshore fleet is expanding fast.

🛟 HSE Officers & Safety Experts – Strict compliance & risk management demand.

📌 Major companies feeling the pinch:

🌍 Equinor , Ørsted , bp , TotalEnergies , RWE  – all facing shortages in offshore personnel as they scale up operations

🚀 If you’re in offshore work, have you seen pay rise due to the talent shortage? If you’re hiring, how are you solving this recruitment challenge?

👇 Let’s discuss below!

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