Ship Rigger jobs

Ship Rigger openings in India and the Gulf — and a free profile that puts you in front of the recruiters hiring for this role.

A Ship Rigger works on building, repairing and maintaining ships, boats and offshore structures — hull plating, blasting and painting, piping, outfitting and marine systems. Shipyard work runs to strict class and safety standards and often involves confined spaces and working at height. Indian workers in this trade are hired every year for projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as across India.

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Skills employers look for

Reading hull and structural drawings
Marking, cutting and fitting plates and sections
Blasting and marine coating systems
Confined-space and hot-work safety
Rigging and lifting awareness
Working to class-society standards

Qualifications & certificates

ITI / diploma in a mechanical or fabrication trade
Trade test for the specific skill (plater, blaster, painter, welder)
Shipyard safety induction; confined-space and work-at-height cards
Coating inspection or NDT certificates for inspector roles

Where a Ship Rigger is hired

Shipyards and ship repair yards
Offshore fabrication yards
Naval and coast-guard dockyards
Boat building and marine services

How to get hired as a Ship Rigger

1Create your free profile with your trade, skills, certificates and years of experience — this is what recruiters search.
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Frequently asked questions

Where are Ship Rigger jobs available?

In India at yards in Gujarat, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Visakhapatnam, and abroad at shipyards in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore and Oman.

Is prior shipyard experience required?

Not always. Many yards take skilled fabrication or welding trades and give a yard induction. Experience with marine coatings, plates or piping makes you a stronger candidate.

How do I get noticed by shipyard recruiters?

Create a GoodProfile profile with your exact trade, certificates and past yards. Recruiters filter candidates by these, and an up-to-date resume is what they download.