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Wiper — M/V Container Ship

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

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Wiper · Container · Northern Europe, Hamburg

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Salary range

1,600–2,000 EUR per month

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Overview

Position
Wiper
Vessel type
Container
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Liberia
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Temporary
Duration
4 months
Starts
Experience required
No minimum
Salary
1,600–2,000 EUR per month
Posted
Job reference
3D9C

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Summary

We are looking for an entry-level wiper to join the engine room team of a 300 m container vessel, joining directly in Hamburg for a four-month contract. No prior sea time is required — this is a first step into an engineering career at sea.

Duties include cleaning of the engine room and machinery spaces, assisting the oiler and engineers during maintenance rounds, and general housekeeping of tools and stores. STCW Basic Safety Training and a current MLC medical certificate are required.

Responsibilities

  • Engine room and machinery space cleaning
  • Assisting engineers and the oiler during maintenance
  • Tool and spare parts housekeeping
  • General engine room watch support

Benefits

  • Fixed contract, sign-on/sign-off in Hamburg
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL

Language & visas

Language requirement

None

Visa requirement

  • Schengen C

Location

Region
Northern Europe
City
Hamburg
Country
Germany
Embarkation port
Hamburg

Employer

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