Engine Cadet – Modern Ocean Passenger Fleet

Location: International Waters / Global Rotations

The engine room of an ocean passenger ship is a hot, loud, and unforgiving environment. As an Engine Cadet, you are not stepping onto a vacation cruise; you are entering a rigorous marine engineering environment defined by intensive watch schedules, strict hierarchy, and heavy hands-on labor far away from home. If you are looking for a comfortable routine, this is not it. However, if you possess the mental resilience, physical endurance, and professional discipline required to launch a serious maritime career, this contract provides an unmatched global platform. Secure stable, contractual income with zero onboard living expenses while gaining verified sea time on a modern passenger fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the engineering officers with daily operations, routine maintenance, and overhauls of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery systems.
• Participate in scheduled engine room watches, monitoring vital equipment parameters, pressures, and temperatures.
• Execute manual tasks including component cleaning, machinery servicing, and strict compliance with international environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed logs in your Training Record Book under the direct supervision of the mentoring officers.

Requirements (Who Can Apply)

• Nationality: Open strictly to EU citizens only.
• Valid Seaman’s Book and a proactive, hands-on engineering mentality.
• Fluent English language skills, including maritime technical terminology.
• Mandatory Certificates: Basic Safety Training (STCW VI/1), Security Awareness (STCW VI/6-1), and Passenger Ship Safety (STCW V/2).
• Possession of an active Training Record Book; previous passenger ship experience is strongly preferred.

What We Offer

• Rotation Schedule: 6 months onboard / 2 months vacation (+/− 30 days).
• Contract Type: Seasonal Cayman Seafarer Contract with direct bank salary deposits.
• Equal tip-sharing distribution among the crew members.
• Private Allianz insurance coverage throughout the duration of the contract.
• Company-arranged corporate travel from your nearest airport to the embarkation port.
• Free shared accommodation, full meals onboard, and active internet access.
• Full reimbursement for mandatory GCCL medical exams and drug/alcohol screenings.