Senior Dynamic Positioning Officers (SDPOs) are highly specialized professionals responsible for controlling the position of offshore vessels using dynamic positioning systems. This role is essential on vessels such as drill ships, diving support vessels (DSVs), and platform supply vessels (PSVs). SDPOs ensure precise station-keeping, which is critical during offshore operations like drilling, subsea construction, and diving support. Careers as SDPOs offer excellent salaries, rotation-based contracts, and international exposure. To qualify, seafarers need a dynamic positioning certificate and relevant sea experience. Jobs for SDPOs are highly sought after due to the complexity of operations and responsibility involved. This position provides opportunities for career progression into senior offshore management roles. For those with strong technical and navigational skills, SDPO careers represent one of the most challenging and rewarding paths in the maritime industry.
📅 2025-09-26 | Fabricator |
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📅 2025-09-26 | Master | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Worldwide
📅 2025-09-26 | Second Officer | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Worldwide
📅 2025-09-26 | Dynamic Positioning Operator | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Worldwide
📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | FPSO
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📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Taiwan
📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | AHTS
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📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Brazil
📅 2025-09-26 | SDPO | AHTS
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📅 2025-09-26 | Chief Officer | Supply Vessel
💰 | 📍 UAE
📅 2025-09-26 | SDPO | Cable Layer
💰 | 📍 UK
📅 2025-09-26 | Second Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-26 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-26 | Second Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-26 | Master | Jack-Up Barge
💰 $1100 per day | 📍 Qatar
📅 2025-09-25 | Master | PSV
💰 | 📍 North Sea / UK waters
📅 2025-09-25 | Chief Officer | PSV
💰 | 📍 North Sea / UK waters
📅 2025-09-25 | Second Officer | PSV
💰 | 📍 North Sea / UK waters
📅 2025-09-25 | Second Officer | PSV
💰 | 📍 North Sea / UK waters
📅 2025-09-25 | SDPO | AHTS
💰 250 USD p/day | 📍 Gabon
📅 2025-09-25 | SDPO | AHTS
💰 250 USD per day | 📍 Congo
📅 2025-09-25 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-25 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-25 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-25 | Dynamic Positioning Operator | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-25 | Second Officer | Car Carrier
💰 | 📍 Netherlands (Den Helder)
📅 2025-09-19 | Second Officer | AHTS
💰 | 📍 Saudi Arabia
📅 2025-09-19 | Second Officer | AHTS
💰 | 📍 Saudi Arabia
📅 2025-09-25 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-25 | Second Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-15 | Master | PSV
💰 440 | 📍 West Africa
📅 2025-09-24 | SDPO | MPSV
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📅 2025-09-24 | Second Officer | MPSV
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📅 2025-09-24 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-24 | Second Officer | Other Ship Type
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📅 2025-09-23 | SDPO | AHTS
💰 450-470 EUR pd
📅 2025-09-29 | SDPO | AHTS
💰 520–550 EUR per day
📅 2025-09-22 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
💰 | 📍 Qatar/Saudi Arabia
📅 2025-10-15 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
💰 250–270 EUR per day
📅 2025-09-22 | SDPO | Other Ship Type
💰 $300-$350 USD per month
📅 2025-09-22 | SDPO | Supply Vessel
💰 350 USD/day | 📍 UAE
📅 2025-09-19 | SDPO | MPSV
💰 | 📍 UAE, Abu Dhabi
📅 2025-09-18 | SDPO | Jack-Up Barge
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📅 2025-09-18 | SDPO | PSV
💰 350 USD per day
📅 2025-09-16 | Master |
💰 | 📍 Saudi Arabia
📅 2025-09-16 | Chief Officer |
💰 | 📍 Saudi Arabia
📅 2025-09-16 | Master |
💰 | 📍 UK Waters
📅 2025-09-16 | Chief Officer | Other Ship Type
💰 320-350 USD per day | 📍 Qatar