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FLEET TRAINEESHIP

discover your future in the boskalis fleet traineeship 

With a fleet of more than 500 vessels and support equipment, Boskalis operates one of the most versatile maritime fleets in the world. This enables us to execute groundbreaking projects in dredging, offshore energy and salvage, anywhere in the world.

If you are passionate about technology and the maritime world, Boskalis offers an environment where curiosity is encouraged, responsibility is given early, and no week is the same. Are you open to new experiences and up for a bold move? Check out what the Boskalis Fleet Traineeship has to offer you!

A Unique 12 Month Traineeship to Launch Your Career


The Fleet Traineeship is a unique
 year-long development program designed to train you into a Technical Superintendent or Project Engineer within Fleet management of one of our divisions. 

What you can expect as a trainee

  • A personalized development journey, tailored to your education, background, and interests.
  • The opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology.
  • Early responsibility and real impact on our operations worldwide
  • A flying start to a career full of growth opportunities

If you’re driven, eager to learn, and not afraid to take ownership, this is where your career takes off.

Learn by doing

From your very first day, you’ll join one of our departments and work side‑by‑side with an experienced Technical Superintendent or Project Engineer. You learn by doing!

Your traineeship includes:

  • Technical training in marine engineering, dredging and offshore equipment, statutory & classification requirements.
  • On‑the‑job coaching from seasoned specialists.
  • Personal development guidance from internal and external trainers.
  • Support from a dedicated Boskalis mentor.

This combination ensures you develop not only strong technical expertise but also the personal and professional skills you need to grow and succeed.


Annouk is making her mark at subsea cables

“As a project engineer, I make my mark in preparing and executing cablelaying projects. Together with my team, I work out plans and we discuss if and how a certain solution is going to work at sea. The next step is to write the necessary procedures to execute the project on site.

I’m currently preparing for a cable-laying scope for the impressive Liverpool Bay project. Our client is building a new platform to repurpose depleted gasfields so that CO2 captured onshore can be injected and stored in the empty fields. These so-called ‘carbon capture and storage projects (CCS)’ are going to play an increasingly important role in tackling climate change."

ONE TRAINEESHIP, THREE DIFFERENT TRACKS


Our Fleet Traineeship offers one unified program with three specialized tracks. Depending on your study background and interests, you can choose the track that fits you best. Each track gives you hands on experience, technical development, and the chance to work on large scale international projects.
 

Offshore Energy Fleet Track

In the Offshore Energy track, you will take part in projects involving offshore wind, cable and pipeline installation, and maritime construction.

You will work on:​

  • Technical management of offshore vessels and installations.
  • Supervision of maintenance, repairs, and certification​.
  • Multidisciplinary projects involving  vessels, tools, and equipment​.
  • Ensuring operational readiness at challenging offshore locations​.

This track is perfect for you if you have a BSc or MSc degree in mechanical-, marine-, or electrical engineering and want to combine your technical skills with the energy transition. No prior work experience is required.

 


Dredging Fleet Track

In the Dredging track, you will contribute to the management of our dredging fleet, including cutters, hoppers, and support equipment.

​You will be involved in:​

  • Maintenance and repairs of dredging vessels.​ 
  • Logistical and technical preparation of vessels and equipment​.
  • Coordinating technical activities during global projects.
  • Hands‑on involvement in various project phases.


This track is ideal for you if you have a second vocational (MBO) or Associate Degree in mechanical-, marine-, or electrical engineering combined with several years of hands-on technical experience  (maritime or non-maritime) and you are looking for a role that combines  engineering, innovation, and international dredging projects.


Global Fleet Track

In the Global Fleet Track, you work on the central technical management of our global fleet. This ranges from improving vessel performance to major vessel conversions or even new build projects.

You will be involved in:​

  • Fleet-wide maintenance programs and project planning​.
  • Standardizing technical processes​.
  • Developing specialized technical knowledge (e.g. engines, systems, classification)​.
  • Supporting local project teams worldwide.​

This track is a great fit for you if you are analytically strong, hold a BSc or MSc degree in Naval Architecture or Electrical & Instrumentation and enjoy working systematically while building broad technical expertise.

 


life as a technical superintendent


Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the Boskalis Fleet Traineeship. Please contact our recruiter Emilie Stratenus by calling or sending a WhatsApp to +316 113 802 35. Or send an e-mail to: emilie.stratenus@boskalis.com.