Reefer Vessel Jobs
Everything a seafarer needs to know about working on reefer vessels - what they carry, the crew they hire, and how to get discovered.
What these ships do
Reefer vessels carry temperature-sensitive cargo such as fruit, fish and meat. Precise temperature control and cargo care are the whole point of the ship.
Crew and ranks needed
Reefer vessels value engineers and ETOs skilled with refrigeration plant, alongside standard deck and engine crew.
Certificates that help
Standard STCW; refrigeration experience for engineers.
Sailing on reefer vessels?
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