Direct Search Global
Connecting world-class talent with the industry's most influential corporations through precision search and deep sector expertise.
Your maritime & technology recruitmentexperience starts here.
Our Expertise
Industries We Serve
Specialists Who Know Your Industry Inside Out
Direct Search Global is more than a recruitment firm. We are industry partners headquartered in Singapore, with a global reach that spans the world's most critical maritime corridors.
Technical Niche
Deep expertise in specialized engineering roles.
Global Reach
Seamless cross-border executive placements.
Open Roles
Featured OpportunitiesComing Soon
Our curated leadership and specialist showcase is on its way.
In the meantime, explore live roles currently open on our platform.
Solutions
The Direct Search Advantage
Our approach combines deep industry expertise, a discreet process, and a vast global network to deliver exceptional results.
Deep Intelligence
Unrivaled market data and industry mapping capabilities.
ExploreDiscreet Process
Confidential executive search for high-stakes leadership roles.
ExploreVast Network
Access to passive talent pools unavailable on job boards.
ExploreTrue Partnership
A commitment to long-term candidate and client success.
ExploreRecruitment Backed by Intelligent Technology
Beyond three decades of sector expertise, Direct Search Global runs on a proprietary technology stack — AI-assisted candidate matching, an always-on assistant, and real-time market intelligence — so every placement is backed by both instinct and evidence.
AI-Powered Fit Scoring
Every application is automatically scored against the role — sector fit, requirements coverage, and seniority alignment — instantly and consistently.
AI Chat Assistant
An always-on AI assistant helps candidates and clients get instant answers on roles, applications, and next steps, around the clock.
Real-Time Candidate Intelligence
A continuously updated database of verified maritime and energy professionals, searchable and cross-referenced in seconds.
Secure Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade cloud hosting keeps every candidate profile and client brief encrypted, backed up, and confidential.
Client Success Stories
Pacific Tankers Corp
Direct Search Global
Fleet Director Placed in 18 Days for a Critical LNG Operation
When two prior agencies failed, Pacific Tankers turned to DSG. We delivered a shortlist of four qualified Fleet Directors within a week.
Maritime Logistics Group
Direct Search Global
Building a 6-Person Alternative Fuels Technical Team from Scratch
Maritime Logistics Group needed an entirely new technical function for their methanol dual-fuel programme. DSG built the team in 90 days.
Offshore Engineering Firm
Direct Search Global
C-Suite Succession Planning for a Private Equity-Backed APAC Expansion
A PE-backed offshore engineering firm needed a CEO and CFO to lead their APAC regional expansion. DSG managed both searches concurrently.
Events
Events & Webinars
UpcomingDSG Webinar · The WHY Series #4
The WHY Series #4: Why Micromanagement Doesn't Work
The Hidden Cost of Control, Trust & Leadership
Thursday, 29 October 2026 · 4:00–5:15 PM SGT
UpcomingPodcast · Coffee on The Bridge #3
Coffee on The Bridge — Episode #3 with Raymond Peter
Podcast with Ryan Kumar
Coming soon
ConferenceIndustry Conference
ShipTek International Conference & Awards Singapore 2026
6 October 2026
Intelligence
Market Insights
Technology
How AI Is Changing Maritime & Energy Recruitment
From resume pile to ranked shortlist in seconds — how AI-assisted matching is reshaping specialist talent search, without replacing the consultants who close the deal.
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CEO Outlook
The Shift to Green Ammonia: How Talent Demands are Evolving in 2024
As the maritime industry accelerates its decarbonisation efforts, we examine the critical skills gap in alternative fuel handling and technical management.
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Tech Deep Dive
Inside Our Fit-Score Engine: How We Score Every Application
A behind-the-scenes look at the model powering our AI-assisted shortlists — the four weighted pillars, and why it runs entirely in-house.
Read Case StudyOur Global Footprint
Strategic offices in the world's most active maritime and energy hubs.
