- Salary
- $15,000 / month
- Employer supplied
- Contract
- Contract
- Employment type
- Department
- Deck
- Maritime function
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
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Role overview
What this job needs
Experienced Master needed to command a VLCC for a 4‑month contract starting 05‑Sep‑2026, $15,000 per month.
Employer notes
The Master will be the overall commander of a Very Large Crude Carrier, responsible for safe navigation, cargo handling and compliance with international regulations. You will lead a multinational crew, oversee the vessel’s operational readiness and ensure the cargo is delivered on schedule.
Daily duties include planning and executing voyages, supervising watch officers, conducting bridge and engine room checks, and managing communications with shore offices and port authorities. You will oversee ballast operations, monitor weather routing and ensure all safety drills are performed correctly. The role also requires maintaining accurate logs, reporting incidents and coordinating maintenance as needed.
Join Maritime Universal for a short, focused assignment with a modern VLCC and a professional deck team. The contract offers competitive pay, a clear career milestone and the chance to work on a high‑profile vessel.
Day-to-day focus
Key responsibilities
Operate safely
The Master will be the overall commander of a Very Large Crude Carrier, responsible for safe navigation, cargo handling and compliance with international regulations.
Meet standards
You will lead a multinational crew, oversee the vessel’s operational readiness and ensure the cargo is delivered on schedule.
Support the team
Daily duties include planning and executing voyages, supervising watch officers, conducting bridge and engine room checks, and managing communications with shore offices and port authorities.
Requirements
- OKSTCW Master Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC) on tankers
- OKMinimum 5 years command experience on VLCCs or similar crude carriers
- OKValid medical fitness certificate and seafarer’s identity document
- OKProven knowledge of ISM Code, MARPOL and cargo handling procedures
- OKStrong leadership, communication and decision‑making skills
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