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Third Mate — M/V Bulk Carrier (60/60 rotation)

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Third Mate · Bulk carrier · Northern Europe, Rotterdam

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Overview

Position
Third Mate
Vessel type
Bulk carrier
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational· 60/60
Starts
Experience required
1 year
Salary
2,900–3,600 EUR per month
Posted
Job reference
8B4A

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Summary

We are looking for a junior deck officer 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 bridge watches under the chief mate's supervision, assist with cargo hold inspections during loading and discharge, and maintain navigation and safety equipment records. A TR Officer of the Watch (Deck, Unlimited) certificate, GMDSS General Operator's Certificate and a current MLC medical certificate are required. This is a good next step for a recently qualified deck officer with some bulk carrier or general cargo experience.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge watchkeeping under supervision
  • Cargo hold inspection during loading/discharge
  • Navigation and safety equipment record-keeping
  • Assisting with mooring and anchor operations

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 - Deck (Unlimited)TR_UZAKYOL_VARDIYA_ZABITI
  • GMDSS General Operator's CertificateGMDSS_GOC

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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