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Chief Engineer — M/T (90/30 rotation)

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

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Chief Engineer (Merchant Marine) · Tanker · Southeast Asia, Singapore

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Overview

Position
Chief Engineer (Merchant Marine)
Vessel type
Tanker
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Marshall Islands
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Rotational· 90/30
Starts
Experience required
10 years
Salary
Salary not published
Posted
Job reference
9E4F

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Summary

••• is looking for a chief engineer to take full engine room responsibility on a 228 m LR2 product tanker, MAN B&W main engine, three auxiliary generators and a cargo pump room requiring careful inert gas and vapour recovery management. Rotation is 90 days on, 30 days off, joining and signing off in Singapore.

You will lead an engine room team of six, run the planned maintenance system, coordinate spare parts procurement across ports with limited supply options, and be the technical point of contact during vetting inspections. A TR Chief Engineer (Unlimited) certificate of competency, a tanker endorsement and a current MLC medical certificate are required; Advanced Fire Fighting and prior team-leadership/HELM training are an advantage. We expect at least ten years of engine room experience with prior chief or first engineer time on tankers.

Responsibilities

  • Full engine room and cargo machinery responsibility
  • Planned maintenance system and spare parts procurement
  • Leading a six-person engineering team
  • Vetting and port state control technical readiness
  • Fuel, lubricant and waste management records

Benefits

  • 90/30 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket to point of hire
  • Family medical insurance
  • Certificate renewal costs covered

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • TR Chief Engineer (Unlimited)TR_BASMUHENDIS
  • Tanker EndorsementTANKER_ENDORSEMENT

Preferred certificates

  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING
  • HELM ManagementHELM_MANAGEMENT

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · B2
  • Turkish · B1

Visa requirement

None

Location

Region
Southeast Asia
City
Singapore
Country
Singapore
Remote join
Possible
Embarkation port
Singapore

Employer

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

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