Chief Engineer jobs – Container Ship vessels

52 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $9,500 per month (median; range $7,000 – $11,000). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
52
Wage
median $9,500 per month, range $7,000 – $11,000 (from 44 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 52 vacancies on this page that state a term)
Required documents
Seaman's Identity Document (SID), International Passport, Seaman's Book, Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I, Certificate of Chief Engineer 3000+ kW and 9 more Documents for this position

Counted from catalogue postings at the moment this page was opened. Final terms are set by the employer.

Chief Engineer
$9,502
Monthly
Staff CentreCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 13,555 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,000
Monthly
Baltnautic Shipmanagement Ltdupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract3+1
VesselContainer Ship · 4,766 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,000 – $10,600
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date31 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 42,121 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,800 – €8,300
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date6 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 9,197 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $11,000
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date19 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 141,398 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,967
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 13,810 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,500
Monthly
Maria MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 80,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $11,000
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,967
Monthly
Mariwise Maritime Pvt LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$7,000 – $7,500
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 13,038 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $9,800
Monthly
Gretimybe LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 20,110 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,500
Monthly
BSM Crew Service Centre VladivostokCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Dec 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 13,671 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,326 – $10,826
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 18,919 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,500 – $10,600
Monthly
STMA LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 72,717 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,100
Monthly
Seagen Group Novo LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract2±1
VesselContainer Ship · 5,200 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,800 – $10,600
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 51,314 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,000 – $11,000
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date3 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 141,398 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,591 – $10,216
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 22,755 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Jenmar Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselContainer Ship · 52,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500
Monthly
STATUS MARINE SERVICESCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date2 Oct 2026
Contract3+1
VesselContainer Ship · 23,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $9,800
Monthly
Dream Marine Georgia LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date19 Nov 2026
Contract5±1
VesselContainer Ship · 105,162 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500
Monthly
Dream Marine Georgia LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 34,558 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,432 DWT
Chief Engineer
$8,500 – $10,000
Monthly
Genco South Group LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $9,800
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,750 – $10,700
Monthly
Wilhelmsen Marine Personnel Sp. z o.o.Crewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Nov 2026
Contract4±1
VesselContainer Ship · 11,008 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 13,747 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,326 – $10,826
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 69,271 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,880
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 31,019 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 139,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 34,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date3 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 130,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 2,006 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,750
Monthly
OJ CrewCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 28,038 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $11,000
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement (St. Petersburg) LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,430 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,879
Monthly
Seacover UkraineCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4/2 months
VesselContainer Ship · 37,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
$10,500 – $10,700
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date23 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,326 – $10,826
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 21,565 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,800
Monthly
Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement Crew Service Center St. PetersburgCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 30,136 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $11,000
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$8,000 – $8,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date13 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,326 – $10,826
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 80,594 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,000 – $10,200
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Jan 2027
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,750 – $10,700
Monthly
Wilhelmsen Marine Personnel Sp. z o.o.Crewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselContainer Ship · 71,080 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,600 – $10,350
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date2 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 53,511 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,878
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date2 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 31,179 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,878
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 35,998 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $9,800
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,000 – $10,200
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,200 – $9,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Chief Engineer
$9,200 – $9,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Chief Engineer on Container Ship vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $9,500 per month, the range runs from $7,000 to $11,000. Calculated from 44 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Chief Engineer on Container Ship vessels?

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 52 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

Which documents are required for Chief Engineer on Container Ship vessels?

The required set per the platform catalogue: Seaman's Identity Document (SID); International Passport; Seaman's Book; Medical Fitness Certificate (STCW I; Certificate of Chief Engineer 3000+ kW; Certificate of Chief Engineer 750-3000 kW; Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI; Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW VI; Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI; Medical Care (STCW VI; Medical First Aid (STCW VI; Leadership and Managerial Skills, HELM Management (STCW A-II; Engine-Room Resource Management (ERM, STCW A-III. The full list with normative references is on the position documents page.

Who is looking for this job

66 seafarer profiles for this rank, typical rate expectation $9,500 per month. Sea service, vessel types, tonnage and availability are on the rank page.

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