Vacancies for Boatswain

Boatswain or Bosun is a promoted AB Seaman. He/she is in charge of the deck ratings and his competence revolves around maintenance deck and hull in proper condition as well as the equipment installed there.

Boatswain assigns tasks and supervises the work of the deck crew. He/she ensures that the deck area and hull are scrubbed, painted and free of corrosion. Mooring and anchoring operations are controlled by Boatswain as well and the progress is reported to the Chief Officer.

In addition, this crewmember takes care of firefighting equipment onboard and ensures fire fighting capabilities of his deck crew.

Boatswain on Bulk Carriers and Container ships is paid from USD 1 500 to USD 1 700 per month. The same amount is offered on Ferries and Heavy-Lift vessels while on Reefers and RO-RO Carriers Bosuns enjoy the salary of USD 1 800 and more.

On General Cargo ships there will be a downshift to USD 1 200 per month; the same goes for the most Passenger vessels and Multi purpose ships.

The tanker fleet presents a variety of opportunities. Bosuns are in demand for Bunkering vessels where they are offered around USD 2 000 per month. Boatswain on other tanker vessels is paid from USD 1 800 to USD 2 200 depending on the size of the vessel and details of the voyage.

Offshore sector doesn’t promise exorbitant rates for this position. Boatswain on AHTS vessel is paid around USD 1 500 per month; the salary of USD 1 200 is offered on AHT, tug, Seismic vessels. However, sophisticated offshore vessels (MRSV, OCV, Well Stimulation) might require Bosun with some additional qualifications; and the salary will be corresponding.