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Motorman: open recruitment

Motorman jobs: open recruitment for engine ratings with RFPEW (STCW III/4) or Able Seafarer Engine (STCW III/5). Duties, certificates and how to apply online.

Vessel typeVarious Vessels
LocationWorldwide
ContractCommonly 6 to 9 months
JoiningUpcoming vacancies
CompanyCrewing agencies and shipowners we work with
SalarySet by the employer for each vacancy

Role overview

Open recruitment for crewing agencies and shipowners we work with. This is not a single vacancy with a fixed joining date: apply to be considered for upcoming Motorman vacancies.

What a Motorman does

The motorman is a skilled engine rating who helps the engineers keep the machinery running: rounds and readings, cleaning and changing filters, purifier cleaning, transfer of fuel and lube oil, and maintenance on pumps, compressors and generators. Job titles differ between companies: some use motorman and oiler for the same rating, others use motorman for a more senior rating holding Able Seafarer Engine.

Certificates required

  • Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch, RFPEW (STCW Reg. III/4)
  • Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg. III/5), asked for by many employers
  • Basic Training (STCW Reg. VI/1): personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities
  • Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats (STCW Reg. VI/2)
  • Security awareness (STCW Reg. VI/6), or designated security duties if you have security tasks on board
  • Seafarer medical certificate (STCW Reg. I/9 and MLC 2006 Reg. 1.2), valid for a maximum of 2 years
  • Seaman’s book (discharge book) from a flag state

Sea service and promotion

Able Seafarer Engine (STCW Reg. III/5) requires RFPEW plus at least 12 months of seagoing service in the engine department, or 6 months with approved training. From motorman the next steps are fitter or, with enough sea time and training, engineer officer (STCW Reg. III/1).

Typical ships

Contract length

Commonly 6 to 9 months, set by the employer for each vacancy. MLC 2006 limits continuous service on board to less than 12 months before the seafarer is entitled to repatriation.

How to apply

  1. Create a free seafarer account and confirm your email address.
  2. Fill in your online CV: rank, sea service, certificate of competency, STCW certificates, medical and seaman’s book. Upload copies of your documents.
  3. Apply to this post with one click and make your profile visible to verified employers, so crewing agencies and shipowners can find you when a vacancy opens.

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