Master Container Ship Jobs
What a Master does on a Container Ship, the endorsements you need, and how to get hired for container ship contracts.
The role on a Container Ship
As a Master on a Container Ship, you hold overall command of the ship and full responsibility for cargo and crew - with the specialised focus that comes with containerised cargo with fast turnarounds, lashing and reefer monitoring. Owners running container ships prefer officers who already know the ship type and hold the right endorsements, so vessel-specific experience is a real advantage.
What you need
A valid Master (Foreign Going) Certificate of Competency, a full current STCW suite, and standard STCW; lashing and reefer experience valued. A valid medical certificate and relevant sea time complete the picture.
Live Master vacancies on Container Ship
Looking for a Master job on container ships?
Submit your CV to Shiplo and get discovered by owners hiring Masters for container ships. Free for seafarers, always.
Submit your CV →Why Shiplo
Shiplo is a global maritime hiring network built by a former Chief Engineer. Submit your CV once and let verified shipping companies find you - ranked by how recently you confirmed you're available.