Second Engineer jobs – General Cargo Ship vessels

32 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $6,500 per month (median; range $2,150 – $9,800). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

Section in numbers

Open vacancies
32
Wage
median $6,500 per month, range $2,150 – $9,800 (from 31 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 27 vacancies on this page that state a term)
Vessel flags
Liberia (1) (from 1 vacancy on this page with a flag stated)
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.

Second Engineer / 2nd Engineer
$7,500
Monthly
IntercrewingCrewing agencyupdated 16 days ago
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 mo
VesselSERGEY BODROV · General Cargo Ship · 28,309 DWT
2nd Engineer
$4,500
Monthly
Stella Marine Company LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date22 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$5,700
Monthly
Bulkship Management ASupdated today
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$2,800
Monthly
ZABRAMA SHIP MANAGEMENTupdated today
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$8,805
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date7 Oct 2026
Contract3 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 32,241 DWT
2nd Engineer
$4,500
Monthly
Stella Marine Company LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$4,000 – $5,000
Monthly
Stella Marine Company LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$8,000 – $9,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 13,553 DWT
2nd Engineer
≈ $2,822
Monthly
Coal Sea Port Shakhtersk LLCupdated today
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract4+1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$2,300
Monthly
Dream Marine Georgia LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,792 DWT
2nd Engineer
$8,805
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract3 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 32,241 DWT
2nd Engineer
$4,000 – $5,000
Monthly
Stella Marine Company LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date7 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$8,805
Monthly
Mariwise Maritime Pvt LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract3 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$2,976
Monthly
River Med Trading LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselSEA BREEZE · General Cargo
2nd Engineer
$7,400 – $7,700
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract3 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,600 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,900
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date7 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 12,700 DWT
2nd Engineer
$4,500 – $5,000
Monthly
Stella Marine Company LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 12,797 DWT
2nd Engineer
$6,800
Monthly
Maria MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date14 Oct 2026
Contract5±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 7,600 DWT
2nd Engineer
≈ $2,141
Monthly
Donrechflot JSCupdated today
Joining date20 Jun 2026
Contract-
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
Joining portRostov-on-Don
2nd Engineer
$9,800
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 12,500 DWT
2nd Engineer
$6,500 – $6,700
Monthly
Aries Navigation LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$6,500 – $6,700
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,667 DWT
2nd Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement (St. Petersburg) LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 16,558 DWT
2nd Engineer
$8,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date23 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 14,160 DWT
2nd Engineer
≈ $2,466
Monthly
Donrechflot JSCupdated today
Contract-
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$7,200
Monthly
Romor Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 17,370 DWT
2nd Engineer
$9,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 16,388 DWT
2nd Engineer
€4,500
Monthly
HAV Ship Management NorRus ASupdated today
Contract3-4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
≈ $2,823
Monthly
Temp Plus LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselGeneral Cargo
Joining portKirelskoye
2nd Engineer
$8,000 – $8,500
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 15,669 DWT
2nd Engineer
$7,200 – $7,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Engineer
$7,200 – $7,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Second Engineer on General Cargo Ship vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $6,500 per month, the range runs from $2,150 to $9,800. Calculated from 31 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Second Engineer on General Cargo Ship vessels?

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 27 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

Which flags do the vessels fly for Second Engineer on General Cargo Ship vessels?

Most often Liberia (1); the number in brackets is the vacancy count. Counted from 1 vacancy on this page with a flag stated. The flag decides whose document requirements the vessel administration applies.

Which documents are required for Second Engineer on General Cargo 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 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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