Chief Mate+31% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Third Mate go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · maritime
Where does a Third Mate go next?
6 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.
Typical advancement
Management path
Port Operations Manager+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Third Mate go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers90% of observed exits move upward from there
Ship Captain+125% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Chief Mate. 16% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Supply Chain Manager+45% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Port Operations Manager. 3% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers96% of observed exits move upward from there
Career pivot
First Officer+69% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Chief Mate. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Warehouse Supervisor+0% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Chief Mate. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there