Jobs on General Cargos
Everything a seafarer needs to know about working on general cargos - what they carry, the crew they hire, and how to get discovered.
What these ships do
General cargo ships carry a mix of break-bulk, bagged, and project cargoes, often using their own cranes. Versatility and hands-on cargo work are key.
Crew and ranks needed
General cargo ships hire versatile officers and ratings comfortable with varied cargo and crane operations.
Certificates that help
Standard STCW; crane and cargo-gear experience helps.
Live General Cargo vacancies
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