Built for Shipping and Marine Employers
Maritime & Port HR Solutions
TWIC credential management, USCG safety compliance, and port workforce management for shipping companies and marine service providers in the US.
- Serving all 50 states
- Certified HR practitioners
- Since 1958
Maritime & Ports HR Challenges
HR Challenges Unique to Your Industry
- 1TWIC credential verification and renewal tracking for all port access employees
- 2USCG safety training documentation for maritime and vessel operations
- 3Background checks and TSA security vetting for port facility access
- 4Complex shift scheduling and overtime for 24/7 port and terminal operations
- 5Drug and alcohol testing under USCG and DOT maritime regulations
- 6Longshoreman and maritime union workforce management
- 7Workers 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
By the numbers
Why maritime & ports HR needs a specialist
5 yrs
How long a TWIC enrollment lasts before renewal for workers who need access to secure maritime areas ($124 new)
3.1
Injury and illness cases per 100 full-time workers in water transportation in 2024, vs 2.3 for all private industry
8,600
Projected openings each year for water transportation workers, 2025 to 2035, most requiring a TWIC
What we do
HR Services for Maritime & Ports Employers
Expert support across the HR functions that matter most to your industry
ComplianceEmployee HandbookMaritime handbooks covering TWIC obligations, security protocols, USCG safety, and port conduct.Learn more →
ComplianceHR Compliance AuditFull HR audit for maritime and port companies against USCG, TSA, and state employment standards.Learn more →
HR AdvisoryUnlimited HR AdviceSame-day answers from certified HR practitioners on policies, employee issues and compliance questions.Learn more →
What members say
“Catapult is a wonderful partner in all things HR– from coaching to technology solutions, Catapult does it all! I call the advisors on a regular basis, and as a one-person HR team, I couldn't do my job without them.”
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 US.