Ideal Marine

The Marine Industry’s
Most Experienced Staffing Specialist

When it comes to finding and evaluating talent for the marine industry, no company is more qualified than Ideal Marine. We can offer you on-demand access to proven professionals for your temporary, contract, and direct hiring requirements.

Why choose Ideal Marine?

We know your industry

Since 1982, Ideal Marine has provided recruiting and staffing solutions to the marine industry’s most respected employers.

You are our sole focus

Marine staffing is ALL we do. We have a keen understanding of the industry. We know where to look for talent, and we understand the unique challenges you face.

Strategic staffing expertise

Ideal Marine will help you evaluate your current staffing needs and develop the most cost-effective strategies to ensure you have access to the talent you need—when you need it.

Green Water
LEEVAC Industries, LLC
"Bluewater"

Proven results

"Ideal Marine Staffing has met our needs and expectations on every possible level. They understand our business and the marine industry overall. They work diligently to ensure we get the best people for our positions and their folks are both professional and reliable. Whether it is contract work or permanent placement, Ideal hits the mark every time and provides outstanding customer service."


—Lew Rogers
Senior Human Resources Representative
American Bureau of Shipping

"Ideal Marine consistently provides me with high-caliber contract engineers to fit my various project needs. Because Ideal Marine thoroughly pre-screens each candidate, only the most qualified individuals are sent over for interviews. Typically, I’ll need to see only 2 – maybe 3 individuals, and almost every time, one of Ideal Marine’s candidates will work out and I’ve filled the position. Ideal saves me time and energy."


—Derek Novak
Manager, Naval Engineering Department
American Bureau of Shipping, Houston