Vacancies for 2nd Engineer

The main duty of the 2nd Engineer is to keep a watch in his Engine Room ensuring its efficient and faultless operation. Together with Chief Engineer, the 2nd Engineer is responsible for the supply of spares and consumables; he/she conduct diagnostics of vessel’s equipment and assigns tasks for maintenance and repair, keeps ER log-books.

Furthermore, different vessels types require 2nd Engineer to perform other multiple duties. For example, experience in refrigeration units’ repair is a must on Reefers while DP maintenance certificate will be asked to join an offshore vessel.

Salaries of 2nd Engineer start from USD 3 800 - USD 4 500 for General Cargo vessels and Coasters. On Container ships they earn from USD 6 300 to USD 6 500; a little more - USD 6 500 - USD 6 800 on Bulk Carriers.

At the same time, on a Multi-Purpose vessels or Heavy-Lifts, the 2nd Engineer’s salary slightly lower (USD 5 700 - USD 6 000).

Wages of 2nd Engineer on tanker fleet start at a rate of USD 7 500 on Oil Products Tankers, raise to USD 9 300 on Chemical Tankers and top at USD 9800 and more on VLCC and gas carriers.

There are quite different wage rates in offshore industry for the 2nd Engineer position. Those working on small PSVs, Crew Boats, AHT, etc. will earn USD 100 - 150 per day; PSVs and AHTS with DP provide USD 200 - 250 per day. Meanwhile, more complicated vessels will offer USD 300 and more.