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Second Engineer Jobs on Bulk Carriers

Second Engineer jobs on bulk carriers: main engine and generator overhauls, crane and hatch hydraulics on geared ships, certificates (STCW III/2) and how to apply.

Vessel typeBulk Carrier
LocationWorldwide
ContractCommonly 5 to 6 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 page is not a single vacancy: apply to be considered for Second Engineer posts on bulk carriers when they open.

The second engineer on a bulk carrier plans and leads the hands-on work in the engine room: main engine unit overhauls (piston, liner and exhaust valve work), generator decarbonising, purifier and pump maintenance, and the ballast pumps and valves that are used heavily in every port. Bulk carriers spend long periods at anchor waiting for a berth, and much of the heavy maintenance is done then, with the chief engineer’s approval and the master’s permission to immobilise the engine.

Certificates for Second Engineer posts on bulk carriers

  • Certificate of Competency as Second Engineer Officer (STCW Reg. III/2 or III/3)
  • Advanced fire fighting (STCW Reg. VI/3), medical first aid (VI/4), designated security duties (VI/6)
  • High-voltage training only where the ship has HV systems (most bulk carriers run at 440 V)
  • Flag endorsement (STCW Reg. I/10)

Watches, trade and contract

Most bulk carriers have UMS engine rooms, so the second engineer works days and shares alarm duty with the third and fourth engineers. On geared ships the engine department maintains crane hydraulics, slewing gear and wires together with the deck crew. Grab work in port can cause breakdowns of cranes that must be fixed quickly to avoid off-hire.

Contract length: commonly 5 to 6 months, set by the employer for each vacancy.

What employers ask for

  • Previous contracts as second engineer, or third engineer with overhaul experience, on bulk carriers
  • Main engine overhaul experience on the engine maker fitted
  • Experience with deck crane hydraulics on geared ships
  • Good planned maintenance and spare parts records

How to apply

  1. Create a free seafarer account and confirm your email address.
  2. Fill in your CV with your sea service on bulk carriers, your CoC and the certificates listed above, and upload copies.
  3. Apply to this post and make your profile visible to verified employers, so crewing agencies and shipowners can find you when a vacancy opens.

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