Bulk Carrier Contract Lengths: What to Expect and How Leave Works Contract lengths on bulk carriers follow patterns shaped by the type of operation, the vessel’s flag and the nationality of the crew. Understanding the typical structure before signing helps…
Cook and Catering Jobs on Bulk Carriers: What the Role Actually Involves The cook on a bulk carrier feeds the same group of people three times a day for months. It is a straightforward description of a role that requires…
Bulk Carrier Captain Jobs: Command on the World’s Most Common Vessel Type The majority of ship masters in the world command bulk carriers. The vessel type employs more seafarers than any other and the master’s role reflects the specific operational…
Motorman Bulker Jobs: Engine Ratings on Bulk Carriers The motorman is the standard engine rating on a bulk carrier. The work is mechanical, the environment is hot and noisy and the learning available for someone who takes it seriously is…
Third Engineer Bulker Jobs: Engine Room Entry Level on a Bulk Carrier The third engineer is the first officer rank in the engine department. On a bulk carrier the role provides a practical education in marine engineering systems that the…
Second Officer Bulker Jobs: Navigation, GMDSS and the Middle Watch The second officer is the navigation officer on a bulk carrier. The role carries specific technical responsibilities that distinguish it from the other deck officer positions. **Chart Management** The second…
Ordinary Seaman Bulker Jobs: What to Expect on Your First Contract The OS position is the starting point for most deck rating careers. On a bulk carrier it is more physically demanding and less glamorous than any maritime career guide…
Bosun Bulker Jobs: Leading the Deck Crew on a Bulk Carrier The bosun is the senior rating on a bulk carrier deck. The role sits between the officers and the ABs in the practical management of day-to-day deck operations. It…
The dry bulk sector employs a significant portion of the world’s seafarer workforce. Knowing which companies are active, what they look for and how to approach them makes the job search considerably more efficient. Pacific Basin Shipping One of the…
Getting a bulk carrier job is not technically difficult. There are many vessels and consistent demand for qualified crew. What most people get wrong is approach. Manning Agencies for Bulk Carriers Most bulk carrier positions are filled through manning agencies…
