Vessel Crew
4 days ago
Various engineering roles are available on our client’s deepwater trawler fishing vessel based out of Timaru for experienced and qualified staff. We are looking for workers with experience on similar vessels that catch, process, and freeze their product while out at sea. Contracts are for 11 months of the year which is mostly spent at sea, with a short turnaround between trips of 1-2 days.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand (residency, citizenship)
- Relevant Maritime New Zealand certificate of competency and ancillary courses applicable to the vessel survey and operational area, or a qualification gained overseas that is accepted by Maritime New Zealand as equivalent
- Two years’ experience as an engineering officer on board a deep-water trawler vessel operating in offshore waters (please show clearly on CV)
- Substantial experience with Japanese built maritime machinery, including main engines, auxiliary engines, generators, and refrigeration systems.
- Related New Zealand recognised industry qualifications (please show clearly on CV)
- No criminal record in any country
- The ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- Excellent health
- Good general knowledge of fishing operations
Positions we are currently recruiting for:
- Chief Engineer
- First Engineer
- Second Engineer
- Chief Oiler
Applications close at 5 pm on Friday 21 March 2025.
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