Deck Cadet — Cadets Program 2027 (Eastern Pacific Shipping)

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), the world's largest dual-fuel fleet operator, is opening its 2027 Cadets Program with onboard training berths for Deck Cadets aboard its diverse fleet. This entry-level training position is offered through crewing agency AS-Tech Solutions in Gdynia.

Position details

• Rank: Deck Cadet
• Contract length: 4-6 months
• Salary: 550 USD per month on board only (pay structure under review for 2027)
• Joining: 2027

Ship details

• Fleet: EPS operates over 180 vessels with a combined DWT of 24 million, average age under 4 years
• Vessel types: LPG carriers, DF VLGC, VLEC, DF containers, DF PCTC and DF Bulk
• Newbuild orderbook: 120 vessels, majority dual-fuel (LNG & ammonia)
• Trading area: worldwide
• Onboard life: weekly internet allowance raised to 5GB (20-25GB/month), culinary consultant, gym access, 24/7 mental health support, EPS internal social network
• EPS is also planning future manning for 3/O, 3/E and E/O roles as its fleet grows past 300 vessels, giving cadets a path for career development

Requirements

• Good overall academic performance
• Willingness to continue and grow within EPS on completion of seatime
• Acceptable level of spoken English
• Basic Oil & Gas certificate

How to apply

Candidates apply only through the official EPS applicant portal; the interview panel with EPS representatives (in English) will be held at the AS-Tech Solutions office in Gdynia, 11-15 December 2026.
This company accepts applications only on its own website — use the link on this page to fill in your profile there.