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Master — Container Ship (90/30)

Employer verified · Aug 28, 2026 — Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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Master · Container · Worldwide, Istanbul

Contract
Rotational· 90/30
Starts
Minimum experience
12 years
Embarkation port
Singapore
Job reference
2A95
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About the role

We are looking for a master for our 28,500 GT container vessel on a fixed Mediterranean–Black Sea liner service, with seasonal Northern Europe voyages added during the summer schedule. Rotation is 90 days on, 30 days off, and the leave period is paid; relief typically joins in Istanbul or at whichever port the vessel calls during the handover window.

You will command a crew of 22, hold full responsibility for ISM/ISPS compliance and TMSA audit readiness, and oversee cargo operations at each port call. A TR Master (Unlimited, 3000GT+) certificate of competency, a current TR Seafarer Health Certificate and GMDSS General Operator's Certificate are required. A clean port state control record over your last three vessels and prior container or general cargo command experience are expected; a US C1/D visa is needed for the US East Coast calls that the charterer adds to the schedule a few times a year.

Responsibilities

  • Command and navigation of the vessel
  • Management of a 22-person crew
  • ISM/ISPS and TMSA compliance
  • Cargo operations oversight
  • Preparation for port state control inspections
  • Company reporting

Requirements

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • TR Seafarer Health CertificateTR_SAGLIK_YOKLAMA
  • TR Master (Unlimited, 3000GT+)TR_UZAKYOL_KAPTAN
  • GMDSS General Operator's CertificateGMDSS_GOC

Preferred certificates

  • Proficiency in Designated Security DutiesPDSD
  • Advanced Fire FightingADV_FIRE_FIGHTING

Language requirement

  • English · B2

Visa requirement

  • US C1/D

Benefits

  • 90/30 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket and transfer
  • Family health insurance
  • Annual bonus
  • Certificate and training expenses

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