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Chief Officer on General Cargo Vessel

Contract/SeaFactor/General Cargo Vessel

Salary
$6300 - 6800 / month
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Contract
Contract
Employment type
Department
Shoreside
Maritime function
Posted
Nov 7, 2026
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Role overview

What this job needs

Experienced Chief Officer needed for a 4‑month contract on a General Cargo vessel, joining 12 Nov 2026.

$Salary$6300 - 6800 / month
VVessel / work typeContract
PLocationGeneral Cargo Vessel
CCore requirementValid Chief Officer Certificate of Competency (CoC) for a vessel of 5,000 gt or more, STCW 2010 endorsed.

Employer notes

The Chief Officer will be the second‑in‑command on a 10,000‑dwt General Cargo vessel, overseeing deck operations and cargo handling. You will work closely with the Master to ensure safe navigation and compliance with all regulations.

Daily duties include supervising the deck crew, planning and executing cargo loading and discharge, and maintaining stability and safety equipment. You will conduct watch‑keeping, bridge navigation checks, and emergency drills. Reporting to the Master, you will also manage paperwork for cargo manifests and ship stores.

SeaFactor offers a supportive shoreside team, modern vessels, and a clear career path for motivated officers. Competitive pay and a short‑term contract provide flexibility and good earnings.

Do

Day-to-day focus

Key responsibilities

01

Operate safely

The Chief Officer will be the second‑in‑command on a 10,000‑dwt General Cargo vessel, overseeing deck operations and cargo handling.

02

Meet standards

You will work closely with the Master to ensure safe navigation and compliance with all regulations.

03

Support the team

Daily duties include supervising the deck crew, planning and executing cargo loading and discharge, and maintaining stability and safety equipment.

Requirements

  • OKValid Chief Officer Certificate of Competency (CoC) for a vessel of 5,000 gt or more, STCW 2010 endorsed.
  • OKMinimum 3 years sea service as Chief Officer or Senior Deck Officer on General Cargo ships.
  • OKProficiency in cargo planning software and stability calculations.
  • OKCurrent medical fitness certificate and seafarer’s identity document.
  • OKGood command of English, both spoken and written.
Chief OfficerGeneral Cargo VesselContractSeaFactorDeck Department

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