Chief Engineer

Category:
Chief Engineer Jobs
Vessel type:
RoRo / RoPax / Ferry 
Salary:
negotiable
Location:
Canada
Updated:
January 23, 2026

Seaworthy Consulting are looking for a Chief Engineer to work on a Passenger Ferry, this is a long term role. The vessel is 40 years old and currently undergoing a refit, successful candidate will be working alongside another Chief Engineer to carry out the work. Specifically looking for someone with demonstrable experience in both older vessels and vessel conversions or major refit projects. Significant amount of technical work is underway on board, and having someone who has hands-on experience with ageing ships undergoing refurbishment is important.

Rank - Chief Engineer
Rotation - Flexible (client looking for someone that can work away for long period of time)
Location - Canada (while undergoing refit) AND South Africa (when operation is up and running)
Day Rate - Negotiable (state what you are looking for)
Start Date - ASAP

Chief Engineer unlimited COC
Accommodation ashore for now, might move onboard in single cabin