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Vessel Employment

Interested in working aboard our ships? Openings for relief and permanent mariner positions are frequently available.


Permanent Employment Opportunities:

Please visit the University of Washington Employment Opportunities website:
SEARCH FOR: "ALL" for job location and "MARINE" for Category


Temporary Employment Opportunities:

Although we do not publish a list of temporary employment opportunities we are always gathering a list of potential candidates to call upon when permanent crew members go on vacation throughout the year. All positions in the Deck, Engine and Steward Department are open, except for Master and Chief Engineer. Please note that relief jobs are on a trip-by-trip basis and do not guarantee future relief positions. To be considered for temporary employment you must send us the following documents:
  • Resume with References
  • USCG Merchant Mariners License (front, back and all endorsements)
  • USCG Merchant Mariners Document (front and back)
  • STCW-95 Certificate (deck officers must have endorsement for GMDSS equipped vessels)
  • Proof of Completion of 5 Day Basic Safety Training Course (USCG/STCW-95 Requirement)
  • FCC BMDSS License (deck officers only)
  • US Passport and Drivers License


Point of Contact:

Copies of the above documents and all vessel employment correspondence should be sent to:

e-mail: portcapt@ocean.washington.edu.
fax: (206)221-6970

Mail:

University of Washington
School of Oceanography
Attn: Port Captain
Box 357940
Seattle, WA 98195-7940

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