Vacancies for 2nd Officer

2nd Officer performs duties of the main navigator on a vessel. He/she plans a passage, steers the vessel, monitors navigational equipment and keeps the ship's logbooks (Bridge Log Book, Garbage Log Book, Ballast Log, etc.).

Along with a Chief Mate, the 2nd Officer is also responsible for vessel’s cargo operations, mooring and briefing junior bridge officers.

Salary of the 2nd Officer varies a bit (from USD 3 200 to USD 3 500) on Bulk carriers and Container ships. The same amount is paid on Heavy-Lifts, Reefers and Passenger vessels. Meanwhile, on General Cargo and similar vessels salaries start from USD 1 750.

2nd Officer’s salary on a small Oil Products Tanker does not differ a lot from a Bulk Carrier - USD 3 300 per month. However, on a large Crude Oil Tanker or Gas carrier the salary for this position will be around USD 4 500.

You will need a DP operator’s certificate for this position in offshore as well. Salaries here range from USD 120 per day on AHT or Research vessel (non-DP), and go up to USD 180-200 per day on PSV or AHTS DP2.