Marine Coordinator

Planning and coordinating offshore work so wind farm operations run smoothly.

Logistics and Support Services

What this person does in the real world

  • Schedule people, equipment and spare parts for offshore work
  • Monitor weather windows to plan safe working times
  • Keep communication flowing between the vessel, port and wind farm

Why this job matters

Offshore wind farms depend on careful planning and safe working conditions. Marine Coordinators make sure technicians and equipment are in the right place at the right time. Their organisation helps reduce delays, improve safety and keep turbines generating clean energy.

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Skills and tools you’ll use

  • Organisation and planning skills
  • Clear communication across teams
  • Weather monitoring tools and scheduling systems
  • Problem-solving under pressure
  • Attention to safety procedures
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Where you’ll work

You could work in a port office, offshore on a Service Operation Vessel (SOV), or in an operations centre supporting offshore wind farms.

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You’ll love this if you...

  • Are highly organised
  • Stay calm when plans need to change
  • Enjoy coordinating people and resources
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Routes in

  • Apprenticeship: Maritime Operations / Port Logistics
  • College/University: Nautical Science, Marine Operations, Logistics
  • First roles: Deck/Admin Support, Port Ops Assistant, Planner
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