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2nd Engineer on Container Ship

Contract/Staff Centre/Container Ship

Salary
$7,455 / month
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Engine
Maritime function
Posted
Sep 27, 2026
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Role overview

What this job needs

2nd Engineer needed for container vessel, contract start 5 Oct 2026, $7,455 per month.

$Salary$7,455 / month
VVessel / work typeContract
PLocationContainer Ship
CCore requirement- Valid STCW 2010 certificates: Engine Room Rating, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.

Employer notes

The 2nd Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery of an 8,000 TEU container ship. You will monitor performance, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and support the engineering team during voyages.

Daily tasks include supervising engine‑room watch, conducting routine inspections, and performing preventive maintenance on generators, boilers and fuel systems. You will troubleshoot faults, record technical data, and prepare daily reports for the Chief Engineer. Coordination with the deck department for bunkering and ballast operations is also required.

Staff Centre offers a stable contract, competitive pay and a modern vessel equipped with advanced automation. Join a professional crew and gain experience on a high‑capacity liner route.

Do

Day-to-day focus

Key responsibilities

01

Operate safely

The 2nd Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery of an 8,000 TEU container ship.

02

Meet standards

You will monitor performance, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and support the engineering team during voyages.

03

Support the team

Daily tasks include supervising engine‑room watch, conducting routine inspections, and performing preventive maintenance on generators, boilers and fuel systems.

Requirements

  • OK- Valid STCW 2010 certificates: Engine Room Rating, Advanced Fire Fighting, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
  • OK- Approved 2nd Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC) for a container ship of 5,000 GT or above.
  • OK- Minimum 2 years sea service as 2nd Engineer on a container vessel.
  • OK- Familiarity with IMO regulations, MARPOL and ISGOTT.
  • OK- Good command of English, both written and spoken.
2nd EngineerContainer ShipContractEngine DepartmentStaff Centre

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