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Location: Worldwide
Employment Type: Contract
A reputable shipping company is currently recruiting qualified and experienced seafarers to join a Chemical Tanker Vessel operating on international trading routes.
The company is seeking experienced deck officers, engineering officers, electrical personnel, pumpmen, deck ratings, and catering crew. Successful candidates will support safe navigation, chemical cargo operations, engine room management, technical maintenance, and onboard services while maintaining strict compliance with international maritime and tanker safety regulations.
Vessel Type: Chemical Tanker
Trading Area: Worldwide
• 2nd Officer
• 3rd Officer
• Able Seaman (AB)
• Ordinary Seaman (OS)
• Chief Engineer
• 1st Assistant Engineer
• 2nd Assistant Engineer
• 3rd Assistant Engineer
• Wiper
• Electro Technical Officer (ETO)
• Electrician
• Pumpman
• Chief Cook
As per company policy, the main duties may include but are not limited to:
• Perform duties according to the assigned rank and company procedures
• Support safe navigation, watchkeeping, and chemical cargo operations
• Assist with loading, discharge, tank cleaning, and cargo handling activities as applicable
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot propulsion, auxiliary, electrical, and cargo equipment
• Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Follow chemical tanker safety procedures and pollution prevention requirements
• Ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, ISM Code, and company HSE procedures
• Participate in emergency drills, toolbox talks, and safety meetings
• Maintain vessel operational readiness and effective teamwork onboard
• Previous experience in the same rank preferred
• Previous Chemical Tanker experience is strongly preferred, especially for officer, engineering, and pumpman positions
• Valid STCW certification package
• Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC) for officer and engineer positions
• Valid tanker training certificates applicable to the position
• Valid Passport, Seaman’s Book, and Medical Certificate
• Valid medical fitness certificate
• Good English communication skills
• Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multinational crew environment
• All certificates and documents must be valid and up to date
Chief Engineer
• Valid Chief Engineer CoC
• Previous Chemical Tanker engineering experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of propulsion, auxiliary, and technical systems
2nd Officer / 3rd Officer
• Valid OOW / relevant CoC
• Previous tanker navigation and cargo-operation experience preferred
• Valid tanker familiarization / training certificates as applicable
1st / 2nd / 3rd Assistant Engineer
• Valid engineering CoC appropriate to the rank
• Previous tanker vessel experience preferred
• Strong machinery maintenance and troubleshooting skills
ETO / Electrician
• Relevant electrical / ETO qualification
• Previous tanker or marine electrical experience preferred
• Knowledge of automation, control, and electrical systems
Pumpman
• Previous Chemical Tanker / Product Tanker cargo experience preferred
• Experience with cargo pumps, valves, pipelines, and tank systems
• Relevant tanker training certificates
AB / OS
• Valid deck rating certification
• Previous tanker vessel experience preferred
• Knowledge of mooring, deck maintenance, and cargo support operations
Wiper
• Previous engine-room experience preferred
• Valid STCW and relevant engine rating documentation
Chief Cook
• Previous vessel catering experience preferred
• Food Hygiene / Food Safety certification
• Experience preparing meals for multinational crews
• Vessel Type: Chemical Tanker
• Trading Area: Worldwide
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: According to company requirements
• Salary: Competitive, based on rank, experience, and qualifications
• Benefits: Accommodation, meals, transportation, travel arrangements, insurance, and other benefits according to company policy
Qualified candidates are invited to send their updated CV and supporting documents to: email
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