Also called: Marine Coordinator, Marine Operations Coordinator
Tracks every boat and person working at an offshore wind farm to keep everyone safe.
From a control room on shore, a marine coordinator logs crews onto turbines, tracks vessels on radar, checks weather windows, and leads the emergency response if someone is injured.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Maritime background or degree; offshore safety training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, Military. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Marine Transportation, Maritime Studies.
Growing about average. U.S. offshore wind slowed sharply in 2025 when federal permits were paused and several projects halted; openings depend on future policy.
Medium risk for 10 years. Vessel tracking and access logging are automated; emergency coordination and weather calls still need people.
Classes: Earth science, Computer applications, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5032.
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