Third Engineer jobs – General Cargo Ship vessels

21 live vacancies in this section, salaries from $3,100 per month (median; range $1,950 – $4,750). Direct shipowners and crewing agencies, updated daily.

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Open vacancies
21
Wage
median $3,100 per month, range $1,950 – $4,750 (from 21 vacancies with a stated rate)
Contract length
median 4 months, values run from 1 to 7 (from 15 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
€2,700 – €4,200
Monthly
Polluks Star LTDCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date8 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 6,500 DWT
3rd EngineerUrgent
≈ $2,180
Monthly
Astrol Shipping Company LLCupdated today
Contract4+1
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
Joining portRostov-on-Don
3rd Engineer
$3,105
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date4 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 5,200 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,105
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract4±1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 5,200 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,105
Monthly
SeaFactor LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 5,200 DWT
3rd Engineer
€3,500
Monthly
All Crew LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date1 Oct 2026
Contract1 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 6,500 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,700 – $3,850
Monthly
IQrew Management LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date10 Oct 2026
Contract6±1
VesselGeneral Cargo · 12,500 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,191
Monthly
Seamploy LLCCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract4 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 32,241 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,480
Monthly
Sea Lane Crewing CompanyCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date5 Oct 2026
Contract7 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 18,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$3,491
Monthly
Uniship Crewing LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date20 Oct 2026
Contract6 mo.
VesselGeneral Cargo · 13,549 DWT
3rd Engineer
≈ $1,966
Monthly
Donrechflot JSCupdated today
Contract-
VesselGeneral Cargo
3rd Engineer
$4,100 – $4,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date23 Dec 2026
Contract4 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 17,154 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,200
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date25 Nov 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 15,885 DWT
3rd Engineer
€3,200
Monthly
Trident MaritimeCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date17 Oct 2026
Contract6±1
VesselGeneral Cargo · 8,000 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,000
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date15 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 48,738 DWT
3rd Engineer
$4,350
Monthly
Marine MAN LtdCrewing agencyupdated today
Joining date30 Oct 2026
Contract6 months
VesselGeneral Cargo · 13,827 DWT
3rd EngineerUrgent
$2,600
Monthly
SL Shipping LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
3rd Engineer
$2,600
Monthly
SL Shipping LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselGeneral Cargo
Joining portAstrakhan
3rd Engineer
≈ $1,939
Monthly
Donrechflot JSCupdated today
Contract-
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
Joining portVysotsk
3rd Engineer
$2,700
Monthly
River Med Trading LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselBaku Skay · General Cargo
Joining portAstrakhan
3rd Engineer
$2,500
Monthly
SL Shipping LLCupdated today
Contract-
VesselRiver-Sea Dry Cargo Vessel
Joining portAstrakhan

Frequently asked questions

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

The median offer in the catalogue is $3,100 per month, the range runs from $1,950 to $4,750. Calculated from 21 vacancies with a stated rate; amounts are converted to US dollars per month.

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

The median is 4 months, values run from 1 to 7. Counted from 15 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 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 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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