Your career at sea, properly looked after.
Browse current vacancies, register your profile, and sail with reputable companies worldwide. Zero recruitment fees, competitive wages, and genuine career growth — fully MLC 2006 compliant.
At a glance
- Sign-on time
- 2–4 weeks
- Recruitment fee
- Always zero
- Departments
- 3
- Welfare line
- 24 / 7
No recruitment fees. We never charge seafarers for placement. If anyone asks you for money in our name, report it to grievance@skengineering-maritime.com or see our anti-fraud page.
Benefits for seafarers
Real advantages that make a difference on board and at home — from day one to retirement.
Competitive Wages
ITF/CBA-compliant wages with timely monthly disbursement and allotment to your nominated account.
Zero Recruitment Fees
As per MLC 2006 Regulation 1.4, we NEVER charge seafarers any fees for recruitment or placement — full stop.
Crew Welfare
Medical and insurance cover through the shipowner's P&I arrangements, family support during incidents, and access to seafarer mental health helplines.
Timely Relief
We work closely with principals to plan reliefs so that contracts end on time and your next assignment is never in doubt.
Document Support
Assistance with flag state endorsements, STCW courses, medical exams (PEME), and visa processing — end to end.
Career Growth
Opportunities to progress through ranks with training support and reputable vessel operators across the world.
Ranks we recruit for
Officers and ratings across all three departments — from entry level to Master and Chief Engineer.
Deck department
7 ranks
Master
Overall command and navigation of the vessel.
Chief Officer
Second in command, cargo operations, and safety management.
Second Officer
Navigating officer; passage planning, charts and nautical publications.
Third Officer
Watchkeeping officer; maintenance of life-saving and fire-fighting equipment.
Bosun
Senior deck rating, supervises deck maintenance and mooring.
AB Seaman
Able-bodied seaman for watchkeeping and deck operations.
OS (Ordinary Seaman)
Junior deck rating assisting in all deck operations.
Engine department
9 ranks
Chief Engineer
Head of engine department, all machinery operations.
Second Engineer
Daily engine room operations and maintenance planning.
Third Engineer
Auxiliary machinery, generators, and boiler operations.
Fourth Engineer
Junior engineer, purifiers, and fuel systems.
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Officer responsible for the vessel's electrical, electronic and control systems.
Electrician
Rating who assists with electrical maintenance and repairs.
Fitter
Workshop machining, welding, and mechanical repairs.
Oiler
Engine room watchkeeping and lubrication duties.
Wiper
Engine room cleaning and maintenance support.
Catering department
4 ranks
Chief Cook
Head of catering, menu planning, and galley management.
Second Cook
Assists chief cook in food preparation and provisioning.
Steward
Accommodation, laundry services, and mess room management.
Messman
General catering duties and mess room service.
Sign-on & sign-off process
Six steps from registration to your next assignment — supported by our team throughout.
- 01
Registration
Submit your application online or visit our office with all required documents.
- 02
Screening
Document verification, competency assessment, and personal interview.
- 03
Selection
Matched to a suitable vacancy based on your qualifications and preferences.
- 04
Pre-Departure
STCW refreshers, PEME, flag endorsements, visa, and travel arrangements.
- 05
Sign-On
Travel to port of joining, vessel familiarisation, and formal sign-on aboard.
- 06
Sign-Off
Timely relief, repatriation coordination, and re-employment planning.
Required documents
Have these ready before applying. Our team assists with flag state endorsements, STCW course arrangements, and PEME coordination.
Identity & travel
Personal identification and travel documents
- Valid Passport (minimum 18 months' validity)
- Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) / Seafarer's Book
- INDoS number (Indian seafarers)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Certificates & training
Professional competency and STCW training
- Certificate of Competency (CoC)
- STCW certificates: Basic Safety Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR); PSCRB; Advanced Fire Fighting and Medical First Aid (officers); Medical Care (Master/Chief Officer); Security Awareness or SDSD; SSO (if designated)
- GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) with flag endorsement (deck officers)
- Oil/Chemical/Gas tanker certificates and endorsements (tanker applicants)
Flag state
Required for the vessel's flag administration
- Flag state endorsement (if held)
Medical & health
Fitness and vaccination requirements
- Medical Fitness Certificate (PEME)
- Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Drug and alcohol test (arranged with PEME if required by the principal)
Need help arranging any of these? Contact our team.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions seafarers ask us most often.
Contact our team