Jobs on Oil Tankers
Everything a seafarer needs to know about working on oil tankers - what they carry, the crew they hire, and how to get discovered.
What these ships do
Oil tankers carry crude oil and refined petroleum products in dedicated cargo tanks. Cargo work is a specialised, safety-critical operation involving inert gas systems, cargo pumps, and strict procedures.
Crew and ranks needed
Oil tankers hire the full range of officers, engineers and ratings, plus a Pumpman for cargo operations. Owners look for crew with tanker experience and valid tanker endorsements.
Certificates that help
Oil tanker familiarisation and, for officers, Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations.
Live Oil Tanker vacancies
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