Third Engineer jobs – Container Ship vessels

35 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $3,750 per month (median; range $3,000 – $5,000). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
35
Wage
median $3,750 per month, range $3,000 – $5,000 (from 32 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 5 months, values run from 1 to 6 (from 33 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 an Engineering Watch 750+ kW and 6 more Documents for this position

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

3rd Engineer
$4,200
Monthly
ATT-BERMUDASCrewing agencyupdated today
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,564
Monthly
STATUS MARINE SERVICESCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract3+1
VesselContainer Ship · 36,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,800 – $4,000
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract5±1
VesselContainer Ship · 21,762 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,500 – $4,000
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,500
Monthly
All Crew LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date7 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 30,730 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,725 – $4,025
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date6 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 39,785 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,191
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 13,810 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,564
Monthly
Dream Marine Georgia LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Nov 2026
Contract3+1
VesselContainer Ship · 2,440 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,200
Monthly
Maria MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date12 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 80,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date31 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,564 – $3,800
Monthly
STATUS MARINE SERVICESCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
Contract3+1
VesselContainer Ship · 35,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,725 – $4,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date9 Nov 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 21,461 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 42,070 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 23,716 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,400 – $4,500
Monthly
Baltic International Marine ServicesCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship · 50,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Gretimybe LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 45,651 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,000 – $4,500
Monthly
Genco South Group LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,725 – $4,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date11 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
Negotiable
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.updated today
Joining date7 Oct 2026
ContractNegotiable
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
Negotiable
Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd.updated today
Joining date1 Nov 2026
ContractNegotiable
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,725 – $4,025
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,700 – $4,100
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract5 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$5,000
Monthly
Eurocrew LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 100,800 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,600 – $3,900
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract6±1
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,190
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 39,072 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,190
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 41,218 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,190
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date2 Nov 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 24,953 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,840 – $4,190
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date26 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselContainer Ship · 38,986 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,000 – $3,500
Monthly
Amergo GroupCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date13 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship
3rd Engineer
$3,840
Monthly
Maritime Universal LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract6±1 months
VesselContainer Ship · 40,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,451
Monthly
Romor Crewing AgencyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Nov 2026
Contract4 months
VesselContainer Ship · 105,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
Negotiable
Columbia Shipmanagement BaltijaCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Sep 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselContainer Ship · 140,000 DWT

Frequently asked questions

How much do vacancies for Third Engineer on Container Ship vessels pay?

The median offer in the catalogue is $3,750 per month, the range runs from $3,000 to $5,000. Calculated from 32 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

How long is the contract for Third Engineer on Container Ship vessels?

The median is 5 months, values run from 1 to 6. Counted from 33 vacancies on this page that state a term. Extension and rotation are agreed by each company separately.

Which documents are required for Third Engineer 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 an Engineering Watch 750+ kW; Basic Safety Training (STCW VI; Security Awareness Training for All Seafarers (STCW A-VI; Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats (STCW VI; Medical First Aid (STCW VI; Leadership and Teamworking Skills, HELM Operational (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

25 seafarer profiles for this rank, typical rate expectation $4,000 per month. Sea service, vessel types, tonnage and availability are on the rank page.

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