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Second Engineer — M/V Bulk Carrier (60/60 rotation)

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Second Engineer (Merchant Marine) · Bulk carrier · Northern Europe, Rotterdam

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Overview

Position
Second Engineer (Merchant Marine)
Vessel type
Bulk carrier
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational· 60/60
Starts
Experience required
6 years
Salary
5,600–6,900 EUR per month
Posted
Job reference
9D3E

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Summary

We are looking for a second engineer for a 225 m bulk carrier, joining and signing off directly in Rotterdam on a 60/60 rotation. The plant is a two-stroke main engine with three auxiliary generators and a fresh water generator that needs close monitoring on longer ocean passages.

You will run the daily maintenance schedule for auxiliary machinery, supervise the third engineer and oiler's watches, and manage spare parts requisitions ahead of each port call. A Second Engineer CoC (STCW III/2) or higher and a current MLC medical certificate are required, along with at least six years of engine room experience.

Responsibilities

  • Auxiliary machinery maintenance planning
  • Supervision of third engineer and oiler watches
  • Spare parts requisitions and inventory
  • Fresh water and fuel system monitoring

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • TR Officer of the Watch (Engine)TR_VARDIYA_MUHENDISI

Preferred certificates

  • TR Chief Engineer (Unlimited)TR_BASMUHENDIS
  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING

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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