MARPRO Group Gains Momentum in Germany with Hamburg Office
Mid-2023, MARPRO Group marked a significant milestone by opening its office in Germany, located in Hamburg – the heart of Europe’s maritime industry. The office is headed by experienced maritime professional Margarita Chalmer, who brings a strong network, deep understanding of the local market and requisite talent management experience.
Since its establishment, the Hamburg office has quickly built momentum, securing partnerships with renowned shipowners, as well as ship suppliers.
Breaking New Ground in a Conservative Market
The German recruitment landscape has traditionally been rather conservative. Surprisingly, until MARPRO entered the scene, the country lacked a specialized recruitment firm dedicated exclusively to maritime roles ashore. While a few maritime positions had previously been managed by overseas agencies, most German companies historically have handled recruitments themselves.
However, the shrinking pool of qualified maritime professionals has shifted the market dynamics. An active and targeted approach to talent acquisition has become essential to secure the best candidates. Here, MARPRO’s unique expertise has proven invaluable.
Proven Results Backed by Deep Expertise
With a 98% success rate, MARPRO demonstrates remarkable efficiency, and notably, 87% of placements are made with candidates not actively seeking a new job — a testament to MARPRO Groups’s proactive headhunting methods. The company’s strength lies in its team with over 300 years of combined maritime experience, a database of almost 25,000 candidates, and powerful communication platforms, including two specialized LinkedIn groups with a combined 150,000 members, and the international maritime portal www.maritime-professionals.com.
This multi-layered approach has positioned MARPRO as a domain authority in the global maritime industry, with insight reaching into every corner of the sector.
Beyond Recruitment – Strategic Partnerships
Clients increasingly turn to MARPRO not only for recruitment but also as strategic partners. The group is often engaged to advise on team composition, long-term talent acquisition strategies, sales development, and growth planning. MARPRO Group currently manages around 60 positions per month and has shown consistent growth since its founding in 2017.
Voices from Leadership
Margarita Chalmer, Managing Director Germany, commented:
“Germany has one of the strongest maritime clusters in the world, yet the recruitment approach has remained very traditional. At MARPRO, we combine industry insight with a proactive, global outreach, and that makes a huge difference in connecting companies with the right talent.”
Jakob le Fevre, CEO and Founder of MARPRO Group, added:
“When we founded MARPRO in 2017, our vision was to become the preferred maritime recruitment partner worldwide. Expanding into Hamburg is a natural step, and the traction we are already experiencing in Germany proves that our specialized focus is exactly what the market needs.”
