Don Pedro`s Cargo Ship Jobs

Please note 1: Jobs Available are changing all the time. I recommend you come back every one to two weeks and check what is available. Positions listed indicate the kind of jobs one usually finds on each website. Go to the job listings on each website below and check for new opportunities. It's very easy if you add this page to your "Favourites" (IE) or "Bookmarks" (Firefox).

Please note 2: When the crewing agent have an on-line application form, you must use it - if you don't, your application goes straight into the waste basket.

Please note 3: None of the listed recruiting agents on this page asks for any placement fee - neither in advance nor later.

Please note 4: Every link on this page opens in a new window. If your "Pop-up killer" is too efficient it can also stop new windows. When this happens, please press "Ctrl" and click on the link you want.

The catering department on regular cargo ships ( general cargo ships, container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers ) is very small - usually just a few persons only. On very big ships there can be a chief steward, who is the department boss. Under him there's is then the Cook ( sometimes also assistant cook ) and one or two messmen plus possibly one or two "cabin stewards", the latter doing general cleaning jobs inside the accommodation.

If you happen on an acronym you don't know what it means, put your mouse arrow on top of it and you get an explanation.

International maritime black list forum.
e-Learning course for Engineer Officer of the Watch. You can study this anywhere in the world, even onboard if you have Internet connection. Approved for UK license.
Links to Dynamic Positioning information and training centres on Offshore Training and Certificates. Dynamic Positioning Operators mostly have previous experience as Deck Officers or Masters.
British Cargo Ship Job "data bank" with available jobs posted by agencies and ship owners. To find a suitable vacancy use the job search. If you want more details about a certain job, then you have to register yourself first.
British ship crew recruiting agency with a long list of available shipboard jobs, both offshore and regular trading ships ( small and big ), including DPO - from Master to AB, Motorman, and Messman. Some vacancies include salaries offered. All vacant positions available for seamen of any nationality, except if otherwise specified. You can use your own application form, but it's better if you ask for agents form.
Canada based ship and yacht crew recruiting agent. Accepts also non-Canadian applicants. All must register first before supplying their C.V.
Hong Kong based ship management company, mainly recruiting junior officers and ship crews from: India, Latvia, P.R. China, Romania, and Ukraine. No job listings available. Offices in: Hong Kong, India, and Philippines. You can use your own or Don Pedro's application form.

Spanish recruiting agent - recruits also from South America - ( Español, English, Italiano ), with cargo ship employment opportunities on all kinds of ships: Tankers ( crude, product, chemical, LNG, LPG, OBO ), Dry Cargo Ships, Reefers, AHT-Supply, Offshore supply-service vessels. Ask for agent's application form by email: sp-crewdept"at"sea-service.net (instead of "at" you type: @ ).
Dutch ( Holland ) recruiting agent with jobs on cargo ships for Captain, Deck Officers, Engineers, Bosun, and AB. Recruiting from: Britain, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Holland, Latvia, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine [ Nederlands ]. Use online application form.
Rotterdam based worldwide ship crew recruiting agent, from Master to AB, offering direct internet ship employment. Some jobs require Dutch endorsement, which is available for most countries. English, Dutch ( Nederlands ) language web site.
Offices: Cyprus ( Limassol ), Denmark, Germany ( Hamburg ), Latvia, Myanmar ( Yangoon ), Norway ( Oslo ), Poland ( Szczecin ), Russia ( St. Petersburg ), Singapore, Ukraine ( Odessa ), USA ( Houston ). To contact use on-line form.
Maritime Employment com, a Texas based ( Houston ) recruiting agent for cargo vessels [ RoRo, Container, Tanker, Bulk carriers ]: Masters, Deck Officers and deck crew, Engineers, Electricians, and engine crews, Cooks, Messmen. Most jobs require US Green Card. Use job search function to find the job you are searching for. English, Español.
British recruiting agency with seagoing vacancies for all ranks ( from Master to AB ), different trading areas ( World-wide or regional: Europe, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, the Gulf etc. ), and different vessel types ( VLCC, cable-laying, ferries, RoRo, Fast Craft etc. ).
"Skip Intro" and go to "Vacancies", list of vacancies up-dated weekly. Look at bottom of list for most recent jobs. Job listings include salaries paid. You can use either your own or Don Pedro's Application Form.
UK based recruiting agent with vacancies for Senior Deck Officers with full unlimited CoC for rank and deck crew; Senior and Junior Engineers as well as motormen / oilers on container ships and tankers ( oil and gas ), also VLCC. The agency requires full documents with your application. For inquires use online contact page.
Dutch shipowner / operator with different kinds of ships, 80 vessels (2007): Livestock and Car Carriers, Dry Cargo Bulk Carriers, Container Ships, and Product Tankers. Tanker deck officers with a working knowledge of Spanish would have an advantage. Current vacancies not listed, click on each vessel type for more details. Use e-mail for enquiries.
Dutch recruiting agent with employment on different kinds of cargo ships in both European and worldwide trade: Captains, Deck Officers, Engineers, AB. Some positions require knowledge of Dutch language. Click on "more >>" for more details about each vacant position and how to apply.
Jobs for towing-tug Masters ( requires good ship handling skills ). Those jobs immediately available require mostly US Coast Guard endorsement or licence. To view all jobs available you have to register first.

         |          |         |
         )_)     )_)    )_)
      )___) )___) )___)\
     )____)____)_____)\\
_____|____|____|____\\\__
-\ Blue Water Maritime /--

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Caribbean Ship Cargo
Connections
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Seamen jobs
in Puerto Rico
^^^ ^^^ ^^^

UK marine recruiting agent. You can view vacant jobs by department: Deck Positions ( Captains and Deck Officers, including DPO ), Engineering Positions ( Engineers and Electricians ), and Rating Positions ( Cooks, Stewards, AB, and Motormen ). Different kinds of ships: Fast Craft, Tankers, LNG, Aframax, RoRo, and Chemical Tankers. On the same page you can also view all vacancies, 7 at a time - just click on "Previous".

Full STCW documentation required. You must use online application form. Follow instructions on company webpage.
For information on DPO certificates go to Offshore Training and Certificates.
Norwegian Car Carrier ship owner-operator with offices also in Manila and Quangzhou ( P.R. China ); deck, engine, and catering crew ( Messmen ). Apply by email together with your C.V. - can use Don Pedro's Application form.
Danish crew manager, different kinds of ships and trades. Handling about 3.000 seafarers. Use on-line application form.
Norwegian Ship Management Company with oil and chemical tankers. Go to "Job Opportunities", there you find "Vacancies", Norsk - English. Use on-line form.
Bergesen, Norwegian ship owner with Gas Carriers: LNG, LPG, and Ammonia. You must have previous experience from the kind of ship you are applying for. Offices also in India, Latvia / Russia, and Philippines. You can use your own application form.
Middle East ship management company employing mainly Filipino and Indian seafarers. Use job search function to find the seagoing job you are looking for.
British recruiter with employment for Deck Officers and Engineers on Container vessels, Car Carriers, LPG / LNG vessels, and VLCC. Applicants must have previous experience from the type of ship they apply for. Each vacant position have an e-mail link and instruction how to apply.
Cyprus based recruiting agent, most officers from Europe. In April 2005 the company was handling over 4.500 Filipino seamen and some 3.500 seamen ( including Officers ) of other nationalities.
Head office in Hamburg with more offices in Oslo, Rijeka, Rotterdam, Shanghai, Singapore, Southampton, St. Petersburg, and Tokyo. Download application form (Excel) and return it by email to: seajobs"at"csmcy.com (instead of "at" you type @).
Norwegian recruiting agent with offices in: Australia, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, P.R. China, Singapore, UK, and USA.
German ship management company based in Cyprus. Mainly for Philippine and Polish seamen, although also other nationalities can apply. Use online application form, look for "Opportunities". No job listings available.
German Central Maritime Hiring Office in Hamburg ( government recruiting agent ) accepts also non-German seamen with EU ( European Union ) work permit on German flag vessels ( all positions except Master ). The official website is in German language [ Deutsch ] but available positions and applying instructions are translated into English on a special website. Some knowledge of German language is necessary when working on German flag ships. The services of this government office are free of charge.
French bulk carrier operator recruits Deck and Engine Officers, catering personnel, for onboard seagoing employment. Knowledge of French is an advantage. To apply follow instructions on company webpage.
German recruiting agent acting as an agent for seafarers registered in their database. Some of listed jobs are for German nationals only. The service is free of charge.
Middle East ship management company employs West European and Filipino seafarers: Masters, Deck Officers, Engineers, deck and engine crew ( AB, Motormen, and Oilers ) on Crude Carriers and Chemical tankers. Use online application.
BP ( British Petroleum ) marine department recruits officers from India and through Singapore [ citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Republic of Ireland or the UK ] to crude oil and product tankers; liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers.
South African marine crew recruiting agent based in Cape Town. No job listings available. Use email contact for enquiries.
Dutch ship management company with 55 multipurpose tween deck cargo vessels in world wide trade accepts applicants of most nationalities ( Nederlands ). You must use online form - go to "Career" --> application form. First you select your country of residence and then you get the correct application form.
British ship management company, with vacancies for: Deck and Engine officers and crew for tankers, container ships, RoRo, and passenger ships. Junior officer positions are available most of the time. The company manages 43 vessels (2007). Have representative offices in China, Croatia, Poland, and Sri Lanka. Generally British-European senior officers and Filipino crew.
To apply contact: recruit"at"deltamarine.co.uk (instead of "at", type= @). You can use either your own or Don Pedro's application form. For advice on your cover letter see How to Write a Maritime Job Application.
Middle East tanker fleet operator with VLCC and LPG carriers. Generally officers are European and crew Asian. Use on-line application form.
Marine employment with Singaporean crew management company ( CMS ) with offices also in India ( Mumbai ), Japan ( Kobe ), Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur ), and Australia. Handles Crude, Product, and LPG tankers, RoRo, Reefers, Bulk Carriers, Car carriers, Passenger Ferries and High Speed Catamarans; occasionally also Research Vessels.

Norwegian recruiting agent, job listings in Norwegian ( Norsk ), several different kinds of ships.
British-Swedish ship management company with over 90 vessels, based in Glasgow, employing crew ( including Masters ) for VLCC, ULCC, RoRo, Shuttle Tankers, Product and Product Chemical Tankers, Aframax Tankers, and "fast craft"; occasionally also technical superintendents. Use your own or Don Pedro's Ship Job Application Form.
Ship management company based in Cyprus. Go to "Contact" for email address and ask for an application form.
The 5^th largest ship management company in the world, based in Hong Kong handling over 130 ships ( including Dockwise heavy lift ships ) and 5.000+ officers & crew. Strong connections to Europe. Use your own or Don Pedro's Application form. Offices in Hong Kong, India, and Scotland.
Possibly the largest seamen recruiting ship management company in the world, managing over 600 cargo ships, 21.500 seafarers in 2007 - based in Glasgow (UK). Use online application form, which you get in connection with list of vacancies. Occasionally also vacancies on cruise liners. Majority of crew from India, Philippines, and Ukraine, see list of offices overseas.

The same company has started a joint-venture in Singapore [ V.Ships ( Asia ) MSI, tel. +65 6 224 9293 ] with about 90 vessels ( mainly Bulk Carriers and Tankers ).
Singaporean tanker owner-operator with over 50 vessels: VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax, Panamax, Product tankers, and FSO (Floating, Storage, and Offloading). Offers Internet hiring for all from Master to ordinary seamen. Use on-line application form.
Fleet management, crew recruiting company based in Hong Kong. Many different kinds of ships, including product- and chemical tankers. Use on-line application form. The company have offices also in India and the Philippines.
Seagoing cargo ship job listings, including links to further information about each job and employer, and occasionally salary offered. Employment opportunities for Senior and Junior Deck and Engine Officers ( including Electrical Engineers ) as well as Senior catering personnel: Bulk Carriers, Tankers, Ro-Ro, and Container Ships. Occasionally also on motor yachts and cruise ships.

You can alternatively use job search to find current shipboard seagoing vacancies for certain positions and ship types. If you register yourself as applicant for free, you can upload your CV-résumé for prospective employers to find.

Deck, engine, and catering crew should look also on Cruise Liner Job Links and Offshore Job Links, especially Chief Officers with long tanker experience should consider employment as ballast water operators on FPSO tankers and floating drilling, production, or construction units.

Especially Electrical and Electronic Engineers are in strong demand for superyachts. There are more jobs among Marine-Maritime Job Links (Mostly land based and other special maritime jobs, etc.)

Get tips on How to Write a Maritime Job Application. If you hesitate on how to make your CV ( résumé ) look at Don Pedro's example CV for ideas and inspiration.

Take part in Shiptalk jobs survey about seamen's pay and work conditions - satisfactory or not? Have your say now, it can affect your own future well-being onboard. The first report has been published (see below), but the survey still continues until August 2008.

For those who took part in the survey about seamen's pay and work conditions - satisfactory or not? ( "Life at Sea Survey" 2007/08, Report ), and those who want to know what others think, read the first report: Shiptalk jobs on-line survey about onboard conditions today (pdf).

Are you still searching for your "dream job" ? If you try my job search engine, type as specific job description as possible. Example: chief officer job coastal product tanker europe. Include the word "job" or "employment", otherwise the search engine doesn't "know" you are looking for a job. When you click on "Search" the search engine will check the current vacancies at all companies listed here.

If you don't find what you look for today, come back next week or the week after. There is a new vacancy every day somewhere in the world.

There are several on-going money scams targeting seamen, see Don Pedro's Nigerian and Other Employment-Money Scam Examples.

Languages available:

( Arabic ),

( Chinese ), Deutsch, Español, Français, Icelandic, Italiano,

, Nederlands, Português, Pycckий. If the Translator Tool doesn't appear, please click on "Refresh".

Legal advice to seafarers in form of answers to real asked questions. Both concerning contractual ( work related ) problems and questions of liability under ISPS with details as applicable under British Law. The legal page is updated every month.

Cargo Ship Job Links

Problems ? Ask: