Jack Steinraht joined Maaskade at a young age and gradually progressed through the fleet. What began as a first introduction to the profession became a career focused on learning, collaboration, and trust. His story illustrates what development looks like in practice, in a place where you have the opportunity to grow. Read more about his experience here.

Jack finds the variety of work on board appealing. No two days are the same: both the environment and the tasks are constantly changing. This dynamism keeps the work challenging and ensures that every voyage offers new experiences. Collaboration also plays a major role. Working as a team on board, where everyone relies on each other, makes the work not only effective but also enjoyable and trusting.

From his start at Maaskade, Jack was given the opportunity to develop himself step by step. By starting as a deckhand and progressing to a helmsman, he was able to learn the trade on the job. In his ambition to eventually become a skipper, he is supported by both the company and his direct colleagues. This combination of guidance and trust ensures he can look ahead with confidence.

What makes the difference for Jack is that at Maaskade, they truly consider where someone can thrive. They listen and work with you to find a permanent position within a team where you feel comfortable. A moment that has always stayed with him was the presence of management and office colleagues at his graduation ceremony. This underscored the commitment he experiences daily and confirmed that he is in the right place.