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Officer of the Watch — M/V Bulk Carrier (60/60 rotation)

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited) · Bulk carrier · Northern Europe, Rotterdam

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Overview

Position
Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited)
Vessel type
Bulk carrier
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational· 60/60
Starts
Experience required
3 years
Salary
4,300–5,300 EUR per month
Posted
Job reference
2C5D

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Summary

We are looking for an officer of the watch for a 225 m bulk carrier trading between Northern Europe, West Africa and South America, signing on and off directly in Rotterdam. Rotation is 60 days on, 60 days off.

You will keep navigational watches using ECDIS, coordinate with the chief mate on cargo hold preparation between grades, and support mooring and anchoring operations at each port. A TR Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited) certificate, a current MLC medical certificate and GMDSS General Operator's Certificate are required, along with at least three years of watchkeeping experience on bulk carriers or similar vessels.

Responsibilities

  • Navigational watchkeeping on ECDIS
  • Cargo hold preparation coordination
  • Mooring and anchoring operations
  • Bridge and safety equipment checks

Benefits

  • 60/60 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • GMDSS General Operator's CertificateGMDSS_GOC
  • TR Officer of the Watch - Deck (Unlimited)TR_UZAKYOL_VARDIYA_ZABITI

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B1

Visa requirement

None

Location

Region
Northern Europe
City
Rotterdam
Country
Netherlands
Embarkation port
Rotterdam

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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