Second Officer jobs – Dry Cargo vessels
80 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $3,900 per month (median; range $2,150 – $4,900). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.
Section in numbers
- Open vacancies
- 80
- Wage
- median $3,900 per month, range $2,150 – $4,900 (from 78 vacancies with a stated rate)
- Contract length
- median 4 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 59 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
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 113,227 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,100
Monthly
Joining date18 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 100,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,000
Monthly
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 25,000 DWT
2nd Officer
€3,726
Monthly
Joining date19 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,002 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,000
Monthly
Joining date20 Nov 2026
Contract5±1 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 55,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,300
Monthly
Joining date6 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 48,109 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,000 – $3,500
Monthly
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 28,300 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,200
Monthly
Joining date17 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Officer
$3,500
Monthly
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 32,300 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $4,000
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 83,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,900
Monthly
Joining date14 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier · 35,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,200 – $3,400
Monthly
Joining date16 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Officer
$3,800 – $4,000
Monthly
Joining date16 Oct 2026
Contract3 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 2,600 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
€3,560
Monthly
Joining date11 Jan 2027
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 5,400 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 20,226 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,000 – $4,550
Monthly
Joining date15 Dec 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 14,150 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,400
Monthly
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,850
Monthly
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract6 months
VesselHeavy Lift
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Joining date20 Nov 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
€3,500 – €3,700
Monthly
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,245 DWT
2nd Officer
$2,800 – $3,200
Monthly
Joining date13 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Officer
€3,726
Monthly
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 3,723 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,400
Monthly
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier · 92,475 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,400
Monthly
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier · 175,246 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,800 – $4,000
Monthly
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,500 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Joining date31 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
€3,400 – €4,300
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract5 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier · 210,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date3 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700
Monthly
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Officer
$4,200 – $4,600
Monthly
Joining date16 Dec 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 66,956 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,900 – $4,250
Monthly
Joining date25 Nov 2026
Contract4±1
VesselBulk Carrier · 90,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 72,717 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500
Monthly
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,500 – $4,600
Monthly
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,687 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,700 – $3,800
Monthly
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselBulk Carrier · 45,000 DWT
2nd Officer
≈ $2,140
Monthly
Joining date28 Jun 2026
Contract-
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
Joining portAzov
2nd Officer
$3,725 – $4,025
Monthly
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 42,807 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,700
Monthly
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 10,683 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,106 – $3,400
Monthly
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract6 months
VesselHeavy Lift
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,800
Monthly
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo
2nd Officer
$3,600 – $3,850
Monthly
Joining date1 Dec 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
2nd Officer
Negotiable
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract6±1
VesselBulk Carrier · 56,716 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,600
Monthly
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,525 DWT
2nd Officer
€3,800
Monthly
Joining date23 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 6,000 DWT
2nd Officer
€3,800
Monthly
Joining date10 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,600 DWT
2nd Officer
€3,600
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 4,525 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,700
Monthly
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship · 51,743 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 13,500 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,000
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 24,231 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,780 – $4,280
Monthly
Joining date30 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselReefer · 3,098 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date27 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 11,434 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,800 – $4,000
Monthly
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselReefer · 7,721 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,700
Monthly
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 20,291 DWT
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 23,800 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,800 – $4,000
Monthly
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselBulk Carrier
2nd Officer
$4,200
Monthly
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1
VesselContainer Ship · 100,000 DWT
2nd Officer
$3,500 – $3,800
Monthly
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
Frequently asked questions
How much do vacancies for Second Officer on Dry Cargo vessels pay?
The median offer in the catalogue is $3,900 per month, the range runs from $2,150 to $4,900. Calculated from 78 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.
How long is the contract for Second Officer on Dry Cargo vessels?
The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 59 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 Dry Cargo 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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