- Salary
- $9800 / month
- Employer supplied
- Contract
- Contract
- Employment type
- Department
- Engine
- Maritime function
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
- 4 platform views
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Role overview
What this job needs
Experienced Chief Engineer needed for a 4‑month contract on a modern container vessel, $9,800 monthly.
Employer notes
The Chief Engineer will lead the engine department on a 8,000‑TEU container ship, overseeing all machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems. You will ensure compliance with IMO regulations and maintain optimal performance throughout the voyage.
Daily duties include supervising watch‑keeping engineers, planning and executing maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting any mechanical failures. You will manage spare parts inventory, coordinate repairs with the ship’s crew, and prepare technical reports for the shipowner. The role also involves monitoring fuel consumption and emissions to meet environmental standards.
Join BSM CSC St. Petersburg and work with a professional, safety‑focused crew on a well‑maintained vessel. The contract offers competitive pay, a clear career path, and a supportive shore‑based support team.
Day-to-day focus
Key responsibilities
Operate safely
The Chief Engineer will lead the engine department on a 8,000‑TEU container ship, overseeing all machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
Meet standards
You will ensure compliance with IMO regulations and maintain optimal performance throughout the voyage.
Support the team
Daily duties include supervising watch‑keeping engineers, planning and executing maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting any mechanical failures.
Requirements
- OKSTCW Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC) valid for unlimited tonnage
- OKMinimum 5 years experience as Chief Engineer on container ships or similar vessels
- OKProven knowledge of diesel‑engine operation, automation systems, and condition‑monitoring tools
- OKAbility to lead a multicultural engine department and conduct effective training
- OKCurrent medical fitness certificate and valid seafarer’s identity document
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