Precision placements

for the maritime industry.

  • Expert maritime recruitment that cuts through the noise - connecting you with the right talent through honest conversation, careful vetting, and a partnership built to last.

  • About Us

    20+

    Years of experience

    160+

    Placements

    15+

    Markets Covered

    With over 20 years of combined experience across specialist and international markets, Mazu focuses on refining the hiring process. We remove the noise that slows decisions down and replace it with clear communication, direct feedback and a structured approach that keeps searches moving.

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Recruitment Services

Contingent Recruitment

The Agile Search

Best for filling defined roles efficiently, with no upfront cost.

  • Success Based: You only pay once the right person has been secured and started, keeping the process simple and outcome-focused.

  • Speed to Market: We identify and engage relevant candidates quickly through a combination of networks and targeted outreach.

  • Flexible Approach: A straightforward way to scale your team, allowing a flexible response to changing business demands.

Retained Search

The Specialist Search

Best for managers and specialist technical roles.

  • Dedicated Focus: You get our full attention. We commit the time and resources required until the role is successfully filled.

  • Full Market Coverage: We map the market in detail, identifying all relevant individuals, not just those actively looking.

  • Consistent Messaging: We act as your voice in the market, making sure every candidate gets one clear picture of your business, straight from the source.

Executive Search

The Leadership Search

Best for senior appointments where the hire will shape company direction and performance.

  • Targeted Headhunting: Following detailed market mapping, we discreetly approach proven leaders not actively seeking a move.

  • In-Depth Assessment: We assess leadership style, decision-making and cultural alignment alongside experience and track record.

  • Complete Discretion: We manage the process with the level of confidentiality required for sensitive and senior-level appointments.

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Industry Segments

Our expertise covers breadth and depth across multiple industry segments.

Dry Bulk

  • Iron ore, coal, grain.

Liquid Bulk (Tankers)

  • Crude oil, refined petroleum, chemicals, LNG/LPG.

Container Shipping

  • Manufactured goods, electronics, textiles.

General Cargo/Ro-Ro

  • Vehicles, project cargo, breakbulk.

Passenger Transport

  • Cruise ships and ferries.

Offshore Oil & Gas

  • Exploration, drilling, rigs, and support vessels.

Offshore Renewables

  • Wind farm construction and maintenance.

Deep-Sea Mining

  • Extraction of seabed minerals.

Terminal Operators

  • Container, bulk, and multipurpose terminals.

Port Authorities

  • Management, planning, and regulation.

Logistics & Intermodal

  • Cargo handling, warehousing, and trucking.

Port Services

  • Pilotage, towage (tugboats), and bunkering (fueling).

Newbuilding

  • Construction of commercial, naval, and specialized vessels.

Repair & Maintenance

  • Dry-docking, conversion, and servicing.

Shipyard Support

  • Shipbuilding suppliers (machinery, paints, equipment).

Marine Engineering and Equipment

  • Design, naval architecture and manufacturing of marine equipment.

Naval and Defense

  • Shipbuilding of warships, policing ports, search and rescue, and border control.

Legal & Finance

  • Marine insurance, admiralty law, and ship finance.

Crewing & Training

  • Seafarer recruitment and maritime academies.

Surveying & Technical

  • Marine surveyors, naval architects.

Maritime Law and Arbitration

  • Legal frameworks, contract disputes, admiralty law.

Marine Insurance

  • Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity and Flag state regulations.

Ship Classification & Registration

  • Verification of safety standards and flag state regulations.

Shipbroking

  • Chartering and buying and selling vessels.

Sustainability and ESG

  • Decarbonization, carbon capture, alternative fuels.
  • Human Resources
  • Accounting and finance
  • Legal
  • IT
  • Marketing and corporate communications

Marine Products

  • Power generation, safety, chemicals, rigging, ship supply.

Technology and Digitalization

  • SaaS, vessel tracking, ERP, weather routing, vessel performance, SatCom, NavCom.

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Whether you're looking to hire or find your next role, we're here to help. Get in touch to start the conversation.

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