Vacancy Detail
14-09-2026

All Ranks for VLCC & Aframax Tanker Vessels

International
Vanguard Next Wave
Full crew Salary not specified
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Job description

Role details, requirements and important context from the employer.

Location

Worldwide

Vessel Type

VLCC & Aframax Tankers

Employment Type

Contract

Job Description

A leading maritime company is urgently seeking qualified and experienced seafarers to join VLCC and Aframax Tankers operating on international trading routes.

The company is recruiting personnel across the Deck, Engine, Electrical, and Catering Departments. Candidates must have proven tanker vessel experience, hold valid certificates and documents for their rank, and be ready to join at short notice.

Candidates must also be willing to sail on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Open Positions

Deck Department

  • Master
  • Chief Officer
  • 2nd Officer
  • 3rd Officer
  • Bosun
  • Able Seaman (AB)
  • Ordinary Seaman (OS)
  • Pumpman
  • Fitter
  • Welder
  • Deck Cadet

Engine Department

  • Chief Engineer
  • 2nd Engineer
  • 3rd Engineer
  • 4th Engineer
  • Oiler
  • Motorman
  • Wiper
  • Engine Cadet

Electrical Department

  • ETO
  • Electrician

Catering Department

  • Messman
  • Chief Cook
  • Cook
  • Assistant Cook
  • General Steward

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform duties according to the assigned rank and company procedures
  • Support safe and efficient tanker vessel operations
  • Carry out navigation, deck, cargo, engine room, maintenance, electrical, or catering duties as applicable
  • Follow vessel safety procedures and international maritime regulations
  • Participate in safety drills, emergency response procedures, toolbox meetings, and inspections
  • Maintain operational readiness and proper documentation onboard
  • Work effectively within a multinational crew environment

Requirements

General Requirements

  • Proven experience onboard tanker vessels, preferably VLCC or Aframax
  • Relevant experience for the applied position and rank
  • Valid STCW certificates applicable to the position
  • Valid passport, seaman's book, medical certificate, and other required documents
  • Good English communication skills
  • Strong safety awareness and teamwork skills
  • Physically and medically fit for sea service
  • Available and ready to join on short notice
  • Willingness to sail on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Position-Specific Requirements

Officers

  • Valid Certificate of Competency (CoC) appropriate to the rank
  • Valid Flag State Endorsement where applicable
  • Relevant tanker vessel experience

Ratings / Technical Personnel

  • Valid Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) or relevant certification for the position
  • Proven tanker vessel experience
  • Valid STCW certification applicable to the rank

ETO / Electrician

  • Valid electrical/electro-technical certification appropriate to the position
  • Relevant experience onboard tanker vessels

Pumpman / Fitter / Welder

  • Relevant tanker vessel experience
  • Appropriate certification and practical experience for the assigned duties

Catering Personnel

  • Relevant experience in the assigned position
  • Valid required certificates and medical documentation

Cadets

  • Valid cadet documentation and STCW certificates as applicable
  • Relevant training and sea-service documentation

Employment Details

  • Vessel Types: VLCC & Aframax Tankers
  • Trading Area: International / Worldwide
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Joining: Short notice
  • Salary: Competitive, based on rank and experience
  • Strait of Hormuz: Candidates must be willing to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit:

  1. Updated CV
  2. Current joining readiness / availability
  3. Valid STCW certificates
  4. CoC / CoP and Flag State Endorsement, where applicable
  5. Passport copy
  6. Seaman's book
  7. Valid medical certificate
  8. Other relevant certificates and supporting documents

Please send your application to: email


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