Port Operations Manager+28% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
64% of observed moves out of Chief Mate go here (4,200 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high4,200 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · maritime
Where does a Chief Mate go next?
12 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Ship Captain+72% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
21% of observed moves out of Chief Mate go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Supply Chain Manager+10% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Port Operations Manager. 7% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers96% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
First Officer+29% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Chief Mate go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Warehouse Supervisor-24% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
7% of observed moves out of Chief Mate go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there