Ordinary Seaman Trainee for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking an Ordinary Seaman Trainee for a dry bulk carrier at the Shanghai hiring office. The role is contract-based and located shipboard, reporting to the Deck department with a focus on lookout, maintenance, and mooring operations.

Responsibilities include bridge watches, cargo handling assistance, and adherence to safety procedures. The role requires teamwork and the ability to follow orders precisely while seeking clarification when needed.

Qualifications

• Good team working skills.
• Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly way.
• Comfortable following instructions and willing to ask for clarification if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performing lookout/helmsman duties on bridge watches.
• Carrying out maintenance work and other operational tasks as required.
• Assisting in mooring operations as required.
• Adopting safe working practices.
• Performing Safety & Security rounds as instructed by the Bosun/Supervising Officer.
• Responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch and ensuring the vessel remains securely moored.
• Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and or Officer on Watch.
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Bosun/supervising Officer.

Skills

Teamwork

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Job description

Ordinary Seaman Trainee for Dry Bulk Carrier (Hiring Office: Shanghai)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Department: Deck

Employment Type: Contract

Location: Shipboard

Key Responsibilities

• Performing lookout/helmsman duties on bridge watches
• Carrying out maintenance work and other operational tasks as required
• Assisting in mooring operations as required
• Adopting safe working practices
• Performing Safety & Security rounds as instructed by the Bosun/Supervising Officer
• Responsible to the Deck Officers for maintaining a safe deck watch and ensuring the vessel remains securely moored.
• Assisting in cargo operations (inc. tank cleaning, sweeping) as required by the Chief Officer and or Officer on Watch
• Undertaking any other tasks, duties as instructed by the Bosun/supervising Officer

PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS & QUALITIES

• Good team working skills
• Ability to perform all tasks in an orderly way
• Comfortable following instructions and willing to ask for clarification if necessary