Seafarer: The Ship Sim Guides

Pick a task and get a clear route through the ship, harbor or career system.

An original editorial scene of a container ship entering a working Northern European harbor at dawn; not an in-game screenshot. — ALL ROUTES / SEAFARER

FIELD ROUTES

Start your career

An original editorial scene of a container vessel leaving a Northern European harbor at dawn with a pilot boat astern; not an in-game screenshot.

DEPARTURE / 01

Your First Watch in Seafarer

A calm first-contract routine built around the briefing, vessel and objective list.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-09-27

An original editorial harbor panorama with working vessels and a ship setting out toward new routes; not an in-game screenshot.

CAREER / 02

Career and Reputation

How missions, Free Trade and Reputation fit into your long-term captain career.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-09-27

An original editorial scene of a bulk carrier being loaded at a commercial quay; not an in-game screenshot.

CARGO & SHIFT WORK / 03

Free Trade and Work Shifts

Separate cargo trading, shift pay and the extra Reputation tied to claiming completed work.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-09-27

FIELD ROUTES

Work the harbor

An original editorial scene of a maritime inspector checking a cargo ship beside a patrol vessel; not an in-game screenshot.

INSPECTION / 01

Ship Inspection Guide

Understand the inspection categories and the information the game confirms.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-09-27

An original editorial scene of a harbor tug guiding a container vessel toward its berth; not an in-game screenshot.

HARBOR OPERATIONS / 02

Docking and Towing

Use the radio tools the game provides when entering or leaving a harbor.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-10-20

An original editorial scene of four crew members coordinating a harbor approach from a ship bridge; not an in-game screenshot.

CREW OPERATIONS / 03

Co-op Crew Guide

What is confirmed about crew size and co-op missions, plus a simple teamwork plan.

Open field guideUpdated 2026-10-10

Choose your next watch by the work ahead: get ready for a first contract, plan a career, trade cargo, or handle a harbor operation.

Start with your next job

New to the game? Begin with Your First Watch and follow one contract from briefing to result. Returning after Early Access? Open Career and Reputation for the full-release unlock changes and the eight new mission names. If you are moving goods, Free Trade and Work Shifts covers cargo compatibility, shift claims and the new remaining-cargo completion price.

For a specific harbor problem, use Docking and Towing for radio requests or Ship Inspections for patrol checks. A group should read Co-op Crew before dividing tasks. The official update history records changes after September 24; your current mission prompt takes precedence when a step differs.

Achievements

All Steam achievements, ranked by global unlock rate with a suggested order: Seafarer achievements.