Merchant Navy Careers
Cable Ship Jobs
Everything a seafarer needs to know about working on cable ships - what they carry, the crew they hire, and how to get discovered.
What these ships do
Cable ships install and repair undersea telecom and power cables, with specialised cable-handling gear and precise station-keeping.
Crew and ranks needed
Cable ships hire marine crew and engineers to run the vessel and cable plant, often with DP.
Certificates that help
Standard STCW; cable-laying and DP experience.
Sailing on cable ships?
Submit your CV to Shiplo and get discovered by owners and RPSL crewing teams hiring for cable ships. Free for seafarers, always.
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Why Shiplo
Shiplo is a global maritime hiring network built by a former Chief Engineer. Submit your CV once and let verified shipping companies find you - ranked by how recently you confirmed you're available.