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Ordinary Seaman — Harbour Tug

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

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Ordinary Seaman · Tug · Middle East, Dubai

Contract
Rotational· OTHER
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Minimum experience
0 years
Embarkation port
Dubai (Jebel Ali)
Job reference
8E4C
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About the role

We are looking for an ordinary seaman to join the deck crew of a 32 m harbour and escort tug based in Dubai. Rotation is 28 days on, 28 days off, joining and signing off in Dubai. This is an entry-level deck position, a good first step for a candidate starting out on commercial vessels.

Duties include handling tow lines under the mate's supervision, general deck maintenance, and keeping the tug's fenders and mooring gear in good order. A TR Ordinary Seaman certificate and a current MLC medical certificate are required.

Responsibilities

  • Handling tow lines and fenders during ship-assist jobs
  • General deck maintenance and painting
  • Mooring gear upkeep
  • Supervised lookout watchkeeping

Requirements

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • ILO/MLC Medical CertificateMLC_MEDICAL
  • TR Ordinary SeamanTR_GEMICI

Language requirement

None

Visa requirement

None

Benefits

  • 28/28 rotation, paid leave
  • Flight ticket
  • Medical insurance

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