inland waterways
From cargo and tankers to passenger and support vessels, PMSI delivers specialized crews trained for the precise demands of inland navigation—ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations across rivers and canals.
inland waterways
From cargo and tankers to passenger and support vessels, PMSI delivers specialized crews trained for the precise demands of inland navigation—ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations across rivers and canals.
Positions for Inland Waterways
Explore rewarding careers in inland shipping. Each position plays a key role in keeping our vessels safe, efficient, and on course.
Stuurman (Steersman)
Assists the captain in navigation, vessel handling, and day-to-day operations on board.
Volmatroos (Able Seaman)
Performs navigation support, deck operations, and maintenance duties while ensuring safety standards.
Matroos (Ordinary Seaman)
Supports deck and cargo operations, gaining hands-on experience to advance in the maritime field.
Lichtmatroos (Deckhand Trainee)
Entry-level position assisting in basic vessel tasks while learning the fundamentals of inland navigation.
RIVER CARGO VESSELS
Manning the essential workhorses of river logistics—vessels dedicated to dry goods, aggregates, and container transport. These crews are experts in high-frequency, shallow-draft maneuvering necessary for lock systems and narrow channels
INLAND TANKER VESSELS
Supplying highly specialized crews whose safety culture is derived from rigorous deep-sea standards, ensuring compliant transport of high-risk liquid cargo on rivers.
INLAND CRUISE & PASSENGER VESSELS
Providing dual-skilled marine and hospitality crew for the thriving river tourism and essential ferry sectors, prioritizing passenger safety and service excellence.
SPECIALIZED INLAND SUPPORT VESSELS
Technical personnel for vessels that maintain, construct, and support the river infrastructure—an analogue to deep-sea offshore support operations.
Inland Waterways
PMSI provides highly skilled and cross-trained crew for river logistics, tanker transport, cruise, and support vessels navigating Europe’s complex inland waterways—ensuring efficient, compliant, and safe operations.
Sea going vessels
From tankers and bulk carriers to container ships, PMSI supplies competent seafarers who meet international standards of performance, discipline, and reliability at sea.
Offshore vessels
We extend our maritime expertise to the offshore sector, offering capable Filipino professionals for dynamic operations that demand technical precision and a strong safety culture.
Contact Us
Ready to elevate your maritime career?
Join Prime Marine Services and sail with top global shipping companies!



