Spliethoff Group - forestwave
ForestWave Navigation is a rapidly growing ambitious shipping company with a 24/7 no-nonsense mentality. We have a flat management structure to allow and, more importantly, encourage greater responsibility throughout the organisation, including your function on board.
Due to the expansion of our fleet, we are urgently looking for new employees. At the moment we have several job openings for Captains. Next to being accurate and flexible we expect you to be pro-active in decision-making.
Please send your job application and resume indicating the job you are applying for to crewing@forestwave.com.
ForestWave is your full-service maritime and offshore logistics provider. As a member of Spliethoff Group we place the utmost importance on fulfilling our promises and providing trust: our commitment is as strong as our word. Your expectations steer our course.
People first: prioritizing needs, wellbeing, and satisfaction
Drive: committed to excellence and growth
Can do: proactive, adaptable and solution-oriented mindset
Courage: bold, innovative and embracing change
We offer a comprehensive range of products and services, designing every aspect of our company to increase your success. We are your partner in chartering and ship management, as well as project development, operations services and the sale and purchase of vessels.
Our dedication to excellence is at the core of our entire company. We are continually seeking creative and innovative technical solutions for our vessels, making them safer, more cost efficient or eco-friendly. Because by improving our business, we elevate yours. One shipment at a time.
ForestWave is proud to be a member of Spliethoff Group, a global leader in maritime transportation. This strategic alliance, formed in 2024, combines ForestWave’s expertise in specialized cargo handling with Spliethoff’s extensive resources and worldwide network. As majority shareholder, Spliethoff enhances our capabilities while allowing us to maintain our unique identity and customer-focused approach.
This alliance unlocks new opportunities, enabling us to serve you even better. Both Spliethoff and ForestWave can now utilize the tonnage of our combined fleet when serving clients, offering greater flexibility and efficiency.
Number of employees: 100+ (Estimated based on a fleet of 27+ vessels and offices in the Netherlands, UK, and Spain).
Sectors: Ship Management, Chartering (Dry Cargo/Bulk/Containers), Maritime Logistics, and Offshore Services.
Preferred educational level: MBO (Vocational) for crew/technical roles or HBO/WO (Higher Professional/University) for office, engineering, and management positions.
Preferred education: Maritime Officer (Marof), Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Shipping/Logistics Management, or Technical Business Administration.
Career level: All levels, including Trainees/Graduates, Junior Officers, and Experienced Professionals (e.g., Captains, Engineers, and Senior Superintendents).
Open Vacancies:
Fleet: Captain, First Mate, Second Mate (>3000 GT), and Engineers (>3000 KW).
Office: Vessel Dry Cargo Charterer, Operator Dry Cargo, Junior Purchaser (Fleet Support), and Technical Superintendent.
