Second Officer jobs – Container Ship vessels

31 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $4,100 per month (median; range $3,500 – $4,700). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
31
Wage
median $4,100 per month, range $3,500 – $4,700 (from 31 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 31 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 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch 500+ GT 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 Officer
$4,100 – $4,200
Monthly
Staff CentreCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 113,227 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,100
Monthly
Ukrferry-Shipmanagement LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date18 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 100,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,300
Monthly
BSM Crew Service Centre KaliningradCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date6 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 48,109 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
ATT-BERMUDASCrewing agencyupdated today
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
€3,560
Monthly
Seagen Group Novo LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date11 Jan 2027
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 5,400 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Gretimybe LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 20,226 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,400
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Nov 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
€3,500 – €3,700
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,245 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Maria MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,500 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date31 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date3 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200 – $4,600
Monthly
BSM Crew Service Centre VladivostokCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date16 Dec 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 66,956 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
STMA LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 72,717 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500 – $4,600
Monthly
STMA LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,687 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,725 – $4,025
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 42,807 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,850
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$4,700
Monthly
Marine Pro ServiceCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship · 51,743 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
KT Ship LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date27 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,434 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,700
Monthly
Gretimybe LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 20,291 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Eurocrew LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 23,800 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Jenmar Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselContainer Ship · 100,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,725 – $4,025
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 25,187 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Maria MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date27 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,500 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date14 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Second Officer on Container Ship vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $4,100 per month, the range runs from $3,500 to $4,700. Calculated from 31 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Second Officer on Container Ship vessels?

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 31 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

Which documents are required for Second Officer 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 Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch 500+ GT; Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI; GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) (STCW IV; RADAR Navigation Training Certificate; ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) Training Certificate; Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI; Medical First Aid (STCW VI; Leadership and Teamworking Skills, HELM Operational (STCW A-II. The full list with normative references is on the position documents page.

Who is looking for this job

41 seafarer profiles for this rank, typical rate expectation $3,600 per month. Sea service, vessel types, tonnage and availability are on the rank page.

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