CSS - Channel Ship Services

EAGE Aberdeen 2026

We are excited to announce that members from the CSS team will be attending EAGE Annual in Aberdeen this year between the 8th - 10th June.

If you are also attending and would like to talk, please get in touch with us!

🌊FREELANCE SURVEYORS / AUV SPECIALISTS REQUIRED🌊

We are currently looking for experienced freelance surveyors and AUV specialists for an upcoming project starting early July.

Due to the project location and client requirements, only candidates who are citizens of the following countries can be considered:

▪️ Denmark
▪️ Norway
▪️ Sweden
▪️ Iceland
▪️ Finland

If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please email your CV to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you.

🚨 OFFSHORE PROFESSIONALS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Are you experienced in seismic survey, ROV operations, offshore survey, or maritime roles and looking for your next contract?

CSS Ltd is actively building our available crew pool for upcoming projects across multiple regions.

✅ Roles we regularly place:
• Party Chiefs and Survey Managers
• ROV Supervisors and Pilots
• Seismic Observers and Processors
• Node Handlers and Deck Crew
• Navigation Officers and Officers of the Watch
• AUV Technicians and Survey Technicians

📋 What you'll need:
• Valid BOSIET / HUET certification
• Current seafarers' medical
• Relevant offshore experience and documentation
• English language proficiency

📍 We operate globally — placements across Norway, Brazil, the Middle East, USA, and beyond. Short-term contracts with competitive daily rates.

⏰ New projects mobilising soon. Get in touch now to ensure you're considered.

📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]
🌐 Register at: www.css-shipservices.com

🚨ROV PERSONNEL🚨

We have the following positions open in UK:

🔹Position: ROV Supervisor
📍Location: Aberdeen
📅Start date: 5th June
⏳Duration: 7 days
✅Experience: Lynx
🛠️Work Scope: FPSO Inspection Hull & Sea chest (cleaning)

🔹Position: ROV Pilot Tech
📍Location: Aberdeen (ROC)
📅Start date: 15th June
⏳Duration: 4 weeks
✅Experience: USV ROC PT
🌜Night Shift
Possibility of potential rotation for suitable candidate

🔹Due to project location, candidates must have the right to work in the UK🔹

If you are interested and available, please get in touch with [email protected]

Real teamwork. Real offshore solutions. Every hour.

What does 24/7 recruitment look like at sea? It’s sunrise calls, global teamwork, and rapid placements—when minutes matter.

At CSS, our crew connects across continents to mobilize specialist personnel fast. We’re the only agency with all four ISO standards, so compliance is never a question.

Need reliable, ready-to-go offshore talent? See what makes our team different.

Contact us today: [email protected]

USV Marine Operative - UK / Ireland

We are looking to speak with experienced marine personnel to support uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operations across upcoming offshore survey projects.
This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on mobilisation, launch and recovery, and supporting day-to-day USV operations. You will work closely with survey and technical teams, assisting with equipment setup, vessel readiness, and ensuring safe and efficient operations throughout.

Key responsibilities include mobilisation and preparation of USVs, supporting on-water operations including es**rt duties, assisting with installation and maintenance of survey equipment, and liaising with local vessel crews and support teams.

Requirements:

Previous marine / small craft experience
Full driving licence (towing experience beneficial)
Willingness to travel and work flexible rotations

This is a good opportunity for those looking to gain exposure to USV and offshore survey operations within a growing area of the industry.

If this could be of interest, please get in touch with Naomi at [email protected]

🌊 CRANE OPERATOR / AB REQUIRED 🌊

Our Client is looking for a Crane Operator / AB to join the CSOV supporting their Offshore Wind Farming project based in the UK.

📍Joining: Blyth, UK
📆 Start Date: 24th May
⏳Duration: 10 days
🔹SEAONICS ECMC crane, 30m Uptime AMC gangway
🛠️ Lifting operations, personnel transfer and offshore support
✅Essential requirements:
- G5 / Sparrow Stage 3 certificate
- Valid medical
- Safety training
- Security Duties
- Uptime Level 1

Due to the urgency of the project, we'd be looking for candidates in the UK or surrounding EU areas.

Have all of the necessary requirements? Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Hiring offshore? Compliance mistakes cost projects.

Most delays start with missing documents or last-minute crew gaps. Our team triple-checks every placement, so you never scramble at the dock.

Want a smoother crew change next month?

Contact CSS for proven, ISO-certified recruitment advice. 📧 [email protected]

🌊ROV PERSONNEL🌊SUPERVISORS & PILOTS🌊

Our client is looking for ROV Personnel for their project in KSA, see details:

📍Location: KSA
📅Start Date: 15th May
🦈🐙ROV: Shark G4R and Octopus G4R

If you are interested and available, please contact [email protected]

🚨SURVEY PERSONNEL REQUIRED🚨KSA - ARAMCO

Our client is looking for the following positions for their offshore project, KSA:
🔹Surveyors
🔹Party Chief
🔹Survey Engineer

📍Location: KSA
⏳Duration: 3-6 months
📅Mobilization: 15th May
🛠️Scope: Pipe and Cable laying / Spool Installation

✅Previous experience working for Aramco is preferred.

If you are interested, please send your updated CV to [email protected]