Chief Engineer jobs – Europe

25 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $7,850 per month (median; range $4,750 – $11,000). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
25
Wage
median $7,850 per month, range $4,750 – $11,000 (from 25 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 21 vacancies on this page that state a term)
Vessel types
General Cargo (16), Container Ship (2), Bulk Carrier (1) (from 23 vacancies on this page with a vessel stated)
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
€7,000 – €7,500
Monthly
Misje Rederi ASupdated today
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract2 weeks
VesselGeneral Cargo · 5,309 DWT
Chief Engineer
$7,000 – $7,700
Monthly
SVS ManagementCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 8,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
€6,900
Monthly
Saga AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract8 weeks
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,400 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,506
Monthly
Nordvegr LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Nov 2026
Contract3±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
Chief Engineer
$6,198
Monthly
D&D Crewing ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract1 months
VesselDredger · 1,432 DWT
Chief Engineer
$8,400
Monthly
All Crew LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,518 DWT
Chief Engineer
$8,200
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,580 DWT
Chief Engineer
$6,800
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date16 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
$6,900
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,580 DWT
Chief Engineer
$6,300
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 1,576 DWT
Chief Engineer
$8,300
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
$6,800
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date31 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,500 DWT
Chief EngineerUrgent
$8,200
Monthly
All Crew LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,518 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,500
Monthly
Nordvegr LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract3 months
Chief Engineer
$9,500 – $9,800
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 25,000 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
$6,800
Monthly
Aug. Bolten Wm. Miller's Nachfolger (GmbH & Co.) KGupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
€7,400
Monthly
OJ Crew PolandCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,850 DWT
Chief Engineer
€6,500
Monthly
Nordvegr LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract3 months
Chief Engineer
$11,000
Monthly
Merrow Crewing CompanyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract3 months
VesselChemical Tanker · 3,500 DWT
Chief Engineer
$4,750
Monthly
SVS ManagementCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract4-5 months
VesselProduct Tanker · 3,000 DWT
Chief Engineer
$9,879
Monthly
Seacover UkraineCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4/2 months
VesselContainer Ship · 37,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
$7,200
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,800 DWT
Chief Engineer
$6,800
Monthly
Aug. Bolten Wm. Miller's Nachfolger (GmbH & Co.) KGupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract3-4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,507 DWT
Chief Engineer
€5,300 – €6,200
Monthly
HAV Ship Management NorRus ASupdated today
Contract3-4 months
VesselDry Cargo

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Chief Engineer in Europe pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $7,850 per month, the range runs from $4,750 to $11,000. Calculated from 25 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Chief Engineer in Europe?

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 21 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

What vessel types are hiring for Chief Engineer in Europe?

Most often General Cargo (16), Container Ship (2), Bulk Carrier (1); the number in brackets is the vacancy count. Counted from 23 vacancies on this page with a vessel stated.

Which documents are required for Chief Engineer in Europe?

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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