Second Engineer jobs – Car Carrier vessels

12 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $7,500 per month (median; range $6,000 – $9,500). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

Section in numbers

Open vacancies
12
Wage
median $7,500 per month, range $6,000 – $9,500 (from 11 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 5 (from 12 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 Second Engineer 3000+ kW and 8 more Documents for this position

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

2nd Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement Ukraine LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselRo-Ro · 12,300 DWT
2nd Engineer
$9,500
Monthly
V.Ships UkraineCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date9 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselRo-Ro · 19,500 DWT
2nd Engineer
$8,199
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date7 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselRo-Ro · 25,957 DWT
2nd Engineer
€7,900
Monthly
Gretimybe LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date6 Oct 2026
Contract6 weeks
VesselRo-Ro
2nd Engineer
$7,500 – $8,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselRo-Ro · 46,426 DWT
2nd Engineer
€6,500 – €7,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract3 months
VesselRo-Ro · 18,858 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,480 – $8,150
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date2 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselRo-Ro · 4,094 DWT
2nd Engineer
$8,500
Monthly
Jenmar Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselRo-Ro · 13,000 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,500 – $8,400
Monthly
Jenmar Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselRo-Ro · 15,000 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,500 – $8,400
Monthly
Jenmar Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselRo-Ro · 12,000 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,500 – $8,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date21 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselRo-Ro · 47,485 DWT
2nd Engineer
$6,000 – $7,000
Monthly
Dream Marine Georgia LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselRo-Ro · 11,970 DWT

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Second Engineer on Car Carrier vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $7,500 per month, the range runs from $6,000 to $9,500. Calculated from 11 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Second Engineer on Car Carrier vessels?

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 5. Counted from 12 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

Which documents are required for Second Engineer on Car Carrier 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 Second Engineer 3000+ kW; Certificate of Second 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 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

36 seafarer profiles for this rank, typical rate expectation $6,000 per month. Sea service, vessel types, tonnage and availability are on the rank page.

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