Chief Engineer — Container Ship

Chief EngineerContainer Ship

Salary

10 350–10 350 USD per month

Contract

4 months

Joining

5 Mar 2027

Posted

28 Sept 2026

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to join the container vessel MV Eli A, trading in the Spanish sailing area on a 4-month contract with a competitive monthly salary of 10,350 USD.

Vessel particulars

  • Type: Container Ship
  • IMO Number: 9326976
  • Flag: Portugal
  • Built by: J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH & Co, Build Number 1254
  • Classification: RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)
  • Gross Tonnage: 9,962 / Net Tonnage: 6,006
  • DWT: 11,403 MT / Light Ship Weight: 4,557 MT
  • Length o.a.: 134.44 m / Length b.p.p.: 124.41 m
  • Breadth Moulded: 22.5 m
  • Design Draught: 8.5 m / Scantling Draught: 8.71 m
  • Capacities: Heavy Fuel Oil 920.7 m³, Lube Oil 77.31 m³, Ballast Water 4,030 m³, Fresh Water 128.54 m³
  • Container capacity: 267 TEU+FEU on deck, 601 TEU+FEU in holds, 234 reefer plugs
  • Main Engine: 8,400 kW MCR, 9M43 by CAT (manufactured by MAK)
  • Bow Thruster: 750 kW; Stern Thruster: 450 kW
  • Auxiliary equipment: 3 Diesel Generators (1,020 kW / 856 kW / 340 kW), 1 Shaft Generator (1,300 kW), 1 Boiler (930 kg/h, PWT Thermal Oil Systems)
  • Cranes: 1 Single Crane, 4,200 MT capacity
  • Design speed: 18.5 knots at 8.5 m draft with 90% MCR output (7,560 kW)
  • Sailing area: Spain

Requirements

  • Prior sea experience serving in the rank of Chief Engineer
  • Good command of English

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How this salary compares

Chief Engineer · Container

Range across live vacancies on SeaJobs.pro

$9 350 – $11 900/mo

This offer: $10 350 — around the middle of the range.

About this rank: Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer heads the engine department and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all machinery on board.

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About the Company

Dohle Marine Services Europe

Gdynia, Poland
+48 603 883 363

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