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For our container feeder vessels we are looking for candidates for the position of chief engineer

As chief engineer you are a key member of the onboard management team, overseeing the entire engineering department of the ship with foresight to maintenance.

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Our shipping company

JR Shipping is a shipping company with a rich maritime tradition. Harlingen is our home port. Our organisation ashore, which coordinates and manages our fleet’s operations, is based there. The JR Shipping fleet comprises container feeder vessels and SeaZip offshore service and support vessels, and the charter sailing ship Clipper Stad Amsterdam. Approximately 30 maritime professionals work at the organisation ashore. Our crewing department is responsible for recruiting and selecting seamen and for the human resources policy in respect of the JR Shipping and SeaZip crew members.

JR Shipping operates within the shipping business in its own culture. To work for the company is to work in this culture and to be committed to it. At JR Shipping, we treat each other with respect, both on board our vessels and at the offices We have an open and friendly attitude towards our colleagues, clients and other parties, regardless of nationality, background or rank.

Questions?

We are happy to answer your questions. Please contact our crewing department.

JR Ship Crew & SeaZip Crew
crewing department
+31 (0)517 - 431 225

As a chief engineer of JR Shipping we expect you to:

  • Ensure that both mechanical and electrical, the ship is performing and maintained in most optimal condition.
  • Manage all operations and maintenance that have to do with and all (engineering) equipment throughout th vessel and supervise the engine room crew.
  • Ensure a save working area and to keep the engine room and machinery spaces clean and tidy and organized.
  • Be the promotor and protector of the company culture, to lead by example and to give feedback frequently to all stakeholders.

What we offer:

  • JR Shipping offers not only a good salary and relieve schedule.
  • We offer you the opportunity to contribute to a successful company with a strong company culture where initiative and feedback of all crew and staff is valued.

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No match?

Is there no vacancy for you, but do you find the culture of our shipping company appealing? In that case, we’d like to invite you to send us an open application. Please complete the form and, especially, state why you’d like to sail on the JR Shipping or SeaZip vessels. We’ll contact you as soon as we have a vacancy that is suitable for you. Thank you for your interest!

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FROM OUR CREW

"‘At JR Shipping, we treat each other with respect, both aboard our vessels and at the offices in Harlingen, the Netherlands. We have an open and friendly attitude towards our colleagues, clients and other parties, regardless of nationality, background or rank.’"

crewing department
JR Ship Crew and SeaZip Crew
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