0 Ultra Large Crude Carrier Seafarer Jobs

Martide’s partners are seeking experienced maritime professionals to fill various ranks and positions aboard Ultra Large Crude Carriers (ULCCs). Crew members are responsible for managing complex cargo handling, ensuring safe navigation, and maintaining vessel integrity, stability, and compliance with strict international maritime regulations. Positions are available in deck, engine, and bridge departments, each playing a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operation of the vessel.

Key Responsibilities and Duties (varies by role and rank):

Deck Crew (Able Seafarers, Deckhands, Bosun)

• Assist in the safe loading, transfer, and discharge of crude oil cargo in line with ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals) standards.
• Handle and maintain cargo hoses, transfer arms, and manifold connections during cargo operations.
• Conduct inspections of cargo tanks, pipelines, and valves to identify potential leaks, corrosion, or damage.
• Assist with mooring, unmooring, and berthing operations at offshore terminals and ports, handling heavy mooring lines.
• Clean, gas-free, and inert cargo tanks to prepare them for inspection, maintenance, or a new cargo load.
• Maintain and repair deck equipment, including winches, cranes, lashing gear, and safety equipment.
• Participate in emergency response drills, such as firefighting, oil spill containment, and man-overboard recovery.

Engineering Crew (Wipers, Motormen, Engineers, Chief Engineer)

• Operate, maintain, and repair propulsion systems, generators, and auxiliary shipboard machinery.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of cargo handling systems, such as cargo pumps, compressors, and inert gas systems (IGS).
• Monitor and maintain the cargo containment system, including pressurization and inert gas system integrity.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems essential for cargo handling and ship propulsion.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on essential shipboard machinery to prevent mechanical failure or delays.
• Ensure compliance with MARPOL regulations on bilge water discharge, emissions, and waste management.
• Oversee the inventory of spare parts, tools, and emergency repair equipment.

Bridge Crew (Watch Officers, 2nd Officer, Chief Officer, Captain)

• Oversee navigation, voyage planning, and watchkeeping in compliance with international maritime regulations.
• Supervise cargo loading, discharging, and inerting operations, ensuring compliance with ISGOTT and MARPOL standards.
• Monitor vessel stability and conduct ballasting and de-ballasting operations to maintain trim and stability.
• Coordinate with port authorities, pilots, and terminal operators for berthing, unberthing, and cargo handling.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety briefings, and emergency drills to ensure crew preparedness.
• Ensure compliance with ISM, SOLAS, MARPOL, and the ship's safety management system (SMS).
• Oversee vessel security, access control, and compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

General Responsibilities (All Ranks and Positions)

• Follow all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols, particularly for handling hazardous crude oil cargo.
• Participate in emergency response drills, such as firefighting, oil spill containment, and man-overboard recovery.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and safe working conditions in crew quarters, workspaces, and operational areas.
• Handle the physical and mental demands of working on a large vessel for extended periods, often in harsh weather conditions.
• Comply with international maritime regulations, including MARPOL, ISGOTT, SOLAS, and ISPS, to ensure safe cargo handling and pollution prevention.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and professionalism to support smooth shipboard operations and the safe delivery of crude oil cargo.