Maritime & Ports HR Challenges

HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry

  • !TWIC credential verification and renewal tracking for all port access employees
  • !USCG safety training documentation for maritime and vessel operations
  • !Background checks and TSA security vetting for port facility access
  • !Complex shift scheduling and overtime for 24/7 port and terminal operations
  • !Drug and alcohol testing under USCG and DOT maritime regulations
  • !Longshoreman and maritime union workforce management
  • !Workers comp for high-risk port and vessel operations environments
Catapult Solutions

How Catapult HR Helps

  • +TWIC credential verification and renewal tracking programs
  • +USCG safety training documentation for maritime operations
  • +Background checks and TSA security vetting for port facility workers
  • +Complex scheduling and overtime compliance for 24/7 terminal operations
  • +USCG and DOT drug and alcohol testing program management
  • +Union workforce and collective bargaining compliance support
  • +Employment law guidance and HR compliance audits

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14.0
Maritime fatality rate per 100K workers — among the highest of any U.S. industry
$28K
Average penalty for port employers with lapsed TWIC credential management programs
3.9x
Higher security incident rate at ports without comprehensive employee credential verification

HR Services for Maritime & Ports Employers

Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry

Compliance

Employee Handbook

Maritime handbooks covering TWIC obligations, security protocols, USCG safety, and port conduct.

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Compliance

HR Compliance Audit

Full HR audit for maritime and port companies against USCG, TSA, and Southeast employment standards.

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“A port security audit found TWIC renewals overdue for 14 employees. Catapult built a credential tracking system that keeps every worker current. Zero security findings since.”

Terminal Manager, Port Logistics Company — 220 employees, Port of Wilmington, NC

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HR Built for Maritime & Ports — Credential-Ready, Safety-First

Our practitioners understand TWIC compliance, USCG safety requirements, and the workforce challenges unique to shipping companies, ports, and marine service providers in the nation.

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