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Oil tanker jobs,
without the guesswork.

Verified Master, Chief Engineer, ETO, DPO and rating positions on crude, product and chemical tankers — with the actual day rate or monthly salary listed up front.

1,200+
live sea jobs on findseajobs.com
30+
vessel types tracked daily
$150–450
typical day-rate range, USD
RANKS & RATINGS

Tanker positions hiring most often

From senior officers to engine ratings — every berth on a tanker has its own certification and pay structure.

DECK / SENIOR

Master & Chief Officer

Command and cargo-watch responsibility on crude or product tankers.

ENGINE / SENIOR

Chief & 2nd Engineer

Engine room management, cargo pump systems, and inert gas plant.

TECHNICAL

ETO / Electrical Engineer

Electrical, automation and cargo control system maintenance.

DECK / RATING

Able Seaman (AB)

Mooring, tank cleaning, watchkeeping and cargo deck operations.

SPECIALIST

Dynamic Positioning Operator

DP-class tanker and offshore support vessel positioning roles.

ENGINE / JUNIOR

3rd & 4th Engineer

Watchkeeping and maintenance routines under senior engineers.

ENGINE / RATING

Motorman / Oiler

Engine room upkeep, lubrication rounds, and pump room support.

CATERING

Cook & Steward

Galley and accommodation roles aboard long-haul tanker voyages.

LIVE FEED

Latest sea jobs right now

Pulled directly from findseajobs.com — the same listings before they're filtered by vessel type.

Chief Engineer for Container Ship
Container Vessel
2026-07-01
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Chief Engineer for Container Ship
Container Vessel
2026-07-07
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Master for CT-V Vessel
Other Ship Type
2026-07-07
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Chief Engineer for AHT/Tug
AHT
2026-06-30
€300 - €320 per day
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Able Seaman for LNG Vessel
LNG Carrier
2026-07-15
€2,800
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Able Seaman for Bulk Carrier
Bulk Carrier
2026-06-30
$1,750
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PROCESS

Getting hired on a tanker

The same process applies whether you're a cadet or a Master with ten contracts behind you.

01 / CERTIFY

Hold tanker-specific STCW

Basic and Advanced Oil/Chemical Tanker certification is a baseline requirement before any agency will submit you.

02 / MATCH

Match rank to vessel type

Crude carriers, product tankers and chemical tankers each carry different cargo-handling expectations.

03 / CONTRACT

Confirm rate before sign-on

Day-rate or monthly salary, contract length, and flag state should be settled before you travel to join.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Common questions from tanker crew

Read the full FAQ →

Do I need tanker-specific certification?

Yes — Basic and Advanced Oil/Chemical Tanker endorsements (STCW V/1) are required for almost every onboard role.

What's a realistic monthly salary?

Ratings typically see $1,800–$3,000/month; senior officers and Masters range from $7,000 to $12,000+.

How long are tanker contracts?

Most run 3 to 6 months, though some offshore-support and DP roles offer shorter rotational contracts.

Tankers are 3 of 30+ vessel types hiring today

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