Crew Recruitment for LNG / LPG / Oil & Chemical Tanker Vessels (Worldwide)

Location: Europe / Worldwide

Employment Type: Contract / Rotation

Job Description:

LAPA Crewing is currently recruiting experienced officers, ratings, crane/excavator operators, and engineering crew for a range of maritime assignments onboard LNG, LPG, VLGC, FSU, Oil/Chemical Tankers, and general cargo vessels.

Candidates must have relevant experience in the applied rank and vessel type and hold valid certificates. EU citizenship or valid EU residence is required for positions where specified.

Open Positions:

LNG / LPG 

General Cargo Vessels

• Chief Officer (CO) – EUR 6,000/month
• Motorman – EUR 2,500/month
• Crane / Excavator Operator – EUR 3,600–5,500/month

LNG & VLGC – Fully Refrigerated / Dual-Fuel Engines

• Chief Officer (CO)
• 2nd Officer (2O)

FSU LNG Conversion Project

• Masters
• Chief Officers
• 2nd Officers

IMO Class I/II – 25,000–38,000 DWT

• Master
• Chief Officer
• 2nd Officer
• 3rd Engineer
• 4th Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on the assigned rank and vessel type, duties may include but are not limited to:

• Perform navigation, watchkeeping, cargo, engineering, or deck duties according to rank
• Support safe vessel operations and cargo handling activities
• Operate and maintain marine machinery and technical equipment
• Perform planned maintenance and routine inspections
• Support loading, discharge, mooring, towing, lifting, and offshore operations as applicable
• Maintain compliance with ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, and company procedures
• Follow all vessel-specific safety and operational requirements
• Participate in emergency drills, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Maintain operational readiness and accurate documentation

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in the same rank is mandatory
• Previous experience on the same or similar vessel type required
• Valid STCW certification package
• Valid Passport and Seaman’s Book
• Valid Medical Certificate
• Good English communication skills
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
• All certificates must be valid and up to date

Position-Specific Requirements:

CO / Motorman / Crane & Excavator Operators –   General Cargo

• Previous experience in the same rank on tugs, coasters, or general cargo vessels
• EU citizenship or valid EU residence required

CO / 2O – VLGC

• Previous experience in rank on fully refrigerated gas carriers
• Valid Gas Tanker Certificates
• Experience with dual-fuel engines is relevant to the vessel specification
• EU citizenship / residence required

2nd Officer – LNG ME-GI

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rank
• Proven experience onboard ME-GI LNG vessels
• Valid STCW and Gas Tanker certificates
• EU citizenship / residence required

Officers – FSU LNG Conversion Project

• Previous experience in rank onboard Steam LNG vessels
• Valid STCW and Gas Tanker certificates
• Joining expected in October / November

Master / CO / 2O / 3E / 4E – Oil/Chemical Tankers

• Previous experience in rank on similar Oil/Chemical Tankers
• Experience on IMO Class I/II vessels, 25,000–38,000 DWT
• Valid STCW and Oil/Chemical Tanker certificates
• EU citizenship / residence required

Employment Details:

• Vessel Types: LNG / LPG / VLGC / FSU / Oil & Chemical Tankers / Tug / Coaster / General Cargo
• Trading Areas: Europe / Worldwide
• Contract Duration: Depending on vessel and position
• Rotation: 2 ± 1 months for selected Europe assignments
• Salary:

• Chief Officer: EUR 6,000/month
• Motorman: EUR 2,500/month
• Crane / Excavator Operator: EUR 3,600–5,500/month
• Other positions: Competitive according to rank and experience
  • Benefits: According to vessel/company contract terms
  • Tax: Tax paid for Latvian crew on the specified VLGC assignment

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV and relevant certificates to: email