Chief Engineer jobs – Heavy Lift Vessel vessels

10 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $12,800 per month (median; range $9,600 – $12,800). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
10
Wage
median $12,800 per month, range $9,600 – $12,800 (from 3 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 3 months, values run from 1 to 4 (from 10 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
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 32,173 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement (St. Petersburg) LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date13 Dec 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 32,173 DWT
Chief Engineer
$12,800
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,774 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date12 Dec 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,733 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,600
Monthly
Ukrferry-Shipmanagement LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date21 Oct 2026
Contract4-5 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 12,700 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Dec 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,733 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement (St. Petersburg) LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date12 Dec 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,734 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement (St. Petersburg) LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date13 Nov 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,820 DWT
Chief Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 25,821 DWT
Chief Engineer
$12,800
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselHeavy Lift · 32,000 DWT

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Chief Engineer on Heavy Lift Vessel vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $12,800 per month, the range runs from $9,600 to $12,800. Calculated from 3 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Chief Engineer on Heavy Lift Vessel vessels?

The median is 3 months, values run from 1 to 4. Counted from 10 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 Heavy Lift Vessel 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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