AB vacancies on cargo ships, tankers, offshore vessels and tugs — with the actual day rate or monthly wage listed before you apply.
From first contract to senior rating — each step needs more documented sea time and a higher endorsement.
Apprentice deck rating, learning line handling and basic watchkeeping under an AB.
Mooring, steering, lookout watch, cargo gear handling and routine maintenance.
Leads the deck crew, plans maintenance work, and reports directly to the Chief Officer.
Cargo transfer responsibility on tankers, requiring tanker-specific endorsements.
Towing gear, anchor handling and mooring operations on offshore support vessels.
Hatch operations, cargo securing, and deck maintenance on long ocean voyages.
Mooring and watchkeeping duties alongside passenger safety responsibilities.
Sea time as AB counts toward eligibility for officer cadetship programs.
Pulled directly from findseajobs.com — the full feed before filtering by rank.
Two AB listings on different vessel types can carry very different pay and certification demands.
AB roles on oil, chemical or gas tankers typically out-earn cargo or bulk carrier AB positions for the same sea time.
A base AB certificate gets you general deck work; tanker, towing or DP endorsements unlock higher-paying niches.
Deep-sea cargo contracts run 6-9 months; offshore and tug roles are often shorter, rotational schedules.
Every open deck rating, officer and engine position — updated daily, across every vessel type.
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