DEME

Crew internship on board 2027 - 5 months

Join DEME in Manchester as a Crew Intern for 150 days. Gain hands-on maritime experience on dredging, fall pipe, cable lay, or heavy lift vessels. This role offers practical training under experienced officers and a chance to advance your maritime career with an innovative offshore company.

DEME

Company Overview

Name

DEME Group NV

Headquarters

Zwijndrecht, Netherlands

Founded

1991

Size

Approximately 5,680 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of approximately €3.3 billion in FY 2023 (source: deme-group.com).

What They Do

DEME Group NV is a leading contractor in offshore energy, dredging, marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation. The company was formed from the merger of two Belgian dredging companies in 1991, but its roots date back to 1852. DEME has expanded its activities from traditional dredging to offshore wind installations, environmental services, and concessions in green hydrogen and deep-sea minerals. With nearly 150 years of cumulative experience in the sector, DEME has developed innovative technologies, such as wave energy through its subsidiary DEME Blue Energy and subsea cable installations (source: deme-group.com).

Projects & Track Record

DEME has a strong track record with historical projects such as dredging 25 million m³ in the Westerschelde and installing the 580 km long NorNed HVDC cable. Recently, the company completed inter-array cables for various wind farms, including Rentel and Merkur, and contributed to the development of offshore wind projects in the US and Taiwan. In 2023, DEME achieved a record order book of €7.58 billion, representing a 22% increase, and expanded its total installed capacity in offshore wind to 14 GW, with over 1,200 MW of DEME's share (source: deme-group.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, DEME announced a revenue growth of 24% and an EBITDA increase of 26% to €596 million for 2023. The company also announced the acquisition of Havfram, a Norwegian offshore wind contractor, to strengthen its presence in the wind market. Additionally, DEME has introduced new vessels, such as the Viking Neptun and Green Jade, and is active in the US and Taiwan markets (source: deme-group.com).

Working at DEME

DEME offers a wide range of positions, from dredging to offshore energy and environmental remediation. The company has a strong focus on safety and innovation, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and dedication. The organization is actively recruiting staff at its headquarters in Zwijndrecht and at global locations, with a workforce exceeding 5,600 employees. While specific benefits are not detailed, the 2023 annual report suggests that the company offers competitive employment conditions for highly skilled maritime and technical talents (source: deme-group.com).


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Job Description

If you follow a maritime education at a maritime institute and you are looking for a 150 days internship, it would be nice to get to know you!

You gain sailing time and experience on a DEME vessel. We have opportunities in Dredging, on a Fall pipe vessel or Cable lay vessel, and in Heavy Lift.

Please apply with your CV and motivation letter.

Our trainee spots are limited, thanks for your understanding. In case you are not chosen, we love to see you again when you graduate.

Your responsibilities

  • As a Deck cadet or Engine cadet, you follow the instruction of your Second Mate or Second Engineer on board
  • You follow a maritime education at a maritime institute.
  • You hold the VI/1 Basic Safety certificate
  • An internship of 150 days between February and August 2027
  • A professional acquaintance with an innovative dredging and offshore company

Where Next?

Excited? Ready to explore? Great! Here's what the next steps look like:

  1. Apply
  • Click the Apply button above and send in your application.
  1. Invite
  • We'll review your application. If there's a match, you'll receive an invitation to meet with one of our recruiters.
  1. Meet us
  • Either at our HQ or virtually, we'll get to know each other better and discuss your opportunities together.
  1. Join our team
  • Where Next? Time to sign your contract and embark on your DEME journey!

Apply now

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About the role

August 13, 2026

August 17, 2026

Internship

On-site

Company

Tidal and Wave Energy

DEME

deme-group.com

  •  Manchester, United Kingdom

Internship level