Employers
Build the team behind your next move.
Specialist maritime knowledge, international reach and confidential search for executive and professional appointments across shipping and trade.
Maritime Recruitment & Executive Search
Specialist maritime recruitment.Global talent.
Ainsworth Hale recruits exceptional professionals for businesses across maritime, shipping and international trade.
Executive Search · Permanent Recruitment · Interim & Project · Specialist Appointments · Talent Mapping
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Candidates
Your maritime career, handled discreetly.
For active and passive candidates, senior executives, interim professionals and independent specialists exploring their next appointment in confidence.
Expertise
Depth across the maritime economy.
From commercial shipping and finance to legal, insurance, technical, technology and executive leadership.
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Commercial Shipping & Broking
Chartering, shipbroking, operations, freight, commercial management and bunkers.
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Finance, Accounting & Tax
CFOs, controllers, accountants, tax specialists, treasury, FP&A and advisory professionals.
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Legal
Shipping lawyers, partners, associates, legal counsel, arbitration specialists and international trade lawyers.
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Marine Insurance, P&I & Claims
Brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, P&I specialists and marine-risk professionals.
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Technical & Marine
Marine engineers, master mariners, superintendents, naval architects, surveyors and technical leaders.
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Maritime Technology & Cyber
Technology leadership, software, AI, automation, data and maritime cybersecurity.
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Commodities & International Trade
Commodity trading, freight, logistics, trade finance and commercial operations.
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Executive Leadership
CEO, COO, CFO, general counsel, managing directors, partners and functional leadership.
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Retained search for maritime leadership.
We partner with boards, investors and chief executives on appointments that define organisational direction. Every executive mandate is conducted on a retained basis with structured research, discreet outreach and rigorous assessment.
Discuss an Executive SearchOur Approach
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Understand
We define the commercial need, organisational context, culture and the profile required for success before any outreach begins.
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Research
We map the relevant talent market across geographies, competitors and adjacent sectors with structured intelligence.
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Engage
We approach suitable professionals directly and discreetly, representing the opportunity with credibility and sector fluency.
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Assess
We evaluate expertise, track record, motivation and cultural fit through structured interviews and referencing.
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Present
We deliver a focused, evidence-based shortlist aligned to the brief and stakeholder expectations.
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Secure
We support interviews, references, negotiation and appointment through to a successful transition.
Live Opportunities
Current maritime appointments.
Search current vacancies across commercial, technical, financial, legal and executive roles.
Why Ainsworth Hale
A specialist international search firm.
Specialisation
We recruit across commercial shipping, finance, legal, insurance, technical, technology and executive leadership within the maritime economy.
Research
Disciplined market mapping, competitor analysis and direct engagement identify both active and passive talent for every mandate.
Discretion
Confidential search and careful candidate representation for senior appointments, passive professionals and sensitive replacements.
Global Markets
Recruiting across the world's maritime centres.
We recruit across the world's major maritime centres, connecting businesses and professionals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Insights
Market intelligence and career guidance.
Hiring guides, career insights, compensation commentary and market intelligence for maritime businesses and professionals.
Read InsightsSalary & Market Intelligence
Compensation and hiring trends.
Practical guidance on maritime compensation, recruitment trends and employer decision-making across key disciplines and markets.
Explore Market IntelligenceLatest Insights
Recent articles.
London Shipping Employment Market
Current hiring activity across broking, chartering, finance, legal and executive search in the London market.
Maritime CFO Salary Guide
Compensation ranges and market drivers for CFO appointments across shipowning, management and maritime services.
Dry Bulk Recruitment Trends
Where demand is strongest across chartering, operations, broking and leadership in the dry bulk sector.
FAQ
Questions from clients and candidates.
Clear answers on how we work, the roles we cover and what to expect when partnering with Ainsworth Hale.
01What types of roles does Ainsworth Hale recruit for?
We focus on senior and executive appointments across shipowning, chartering, ship management, maritime finance, commodities, ports and trade. This includes board members, C-suite executives, commercial leaders, technical superintendents, general counsel and functional heads.
02Do you work on retained or contingency search?
Our executive search mandates are conducted on a retained basis, allowing us to invest properly in market mapping, assessment and confidential outreach. Selected specialist recruitment assignments may be structured differently depending on scope and urgency.
03Which geographies do you cover?
We operate from London and manage mandates internationally. Our network spans the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, reflecting where maritime leadership decisions are made.
04How does the executive search process work?
Each mandate begins with stakeholder alignment and brief development, followed by structured market mapping, candidate approach, rigorous assessment and referencing. We support offer negotiation and remain involved through appointment and onboarding.
05Can candidates register confidentially?
Yes. Candidate registrations and conversations are handled in complete confidence. We discuss live and pipeline opportunities only where there is genuine alignment with your background, sector focus and career objectives.
Employers
Appoint with confidence.
Submit a vacancy or discuss a retained search with a consultant.
Candidates
Move with discretion.
Search live opportunities or submit your CV for confidential consideration.