Ordinary Seaman (SF)

Maersk Logistics & Services Denmark A/S

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India, Mumbai, 400079 Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 18, 2025 Last posted December 18, 2025
Job description

Maersk  is looking for competent Ordinary Seaman with relevant seagoing experience, willing to be trained, challenged and expand their knowledge onboard our technically advanced container vessels with the best and latest machinery.

We offer

Maersk Line is very interested in receiving applications from qualified experienced seafarers for the above listed position for Container Vessels
A key position in the world’s largest Container shipping company. You will have challenging opportunities to contribute with and develop your competencies on technically advanced vessels with the best and latest machinery. You will also have the chance to influence and optimize efficiency and procedures in line with increasing empowerment of our vessels

Key responsibilities

If on Bridge Watch keeping duties, to assist the OOW to navigate the vessel in a safe and
seaman like manner.

  • Carry out any work required by the Chief Officer under the supervision of the Bosun in the maintenance and good housekeeping of the deck and aspects of the accommodation as maybe directed.

  • Under the Supervision of the Chief Officer, OOW or Bosun to assist in ensuring that any cargo remains secure.

  • To ensure, before carrying out any tasks, an appropriate Permit to Work has been duly completed and a risk assessment carried out.

  • When on gangway watch to assist the OOW and SSO in vessel's compliance with the SSP

  • When on Port watch keeping duties to assist with ensuring the vessel remains safely moored through all stages of cargo operations and tides, where appropriate, under the supervision of the OOW

  • Maintenance and upkeep of deckside of vessel as determined by the Chief Officer and to operate under the supervision of the Bosun

  • Ensure that work and rest hour planning is done on an ongoing basis and rest hour requirements are complied with to avoid fatigue. Any challenges in rest hour compliance must be brought to the attention of Chief Officer / Master.

  • Under the supervision of Chief officer, OOW or Bosun or appropriate deck or engine officer, AB and OS should assist with tasks related to loading and unloading of cargo which are normally required to be carried out by ship’s crew members.

We are looking for

Minimum of 12 months service on deck on foreign going ships .

For more information please contact:
marinejobs.india@maersk.com

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About this role

Summary

Assist in navigation, cargo, safety, and maintenance aboard container vessels.

Job title

Ordinary Seaman (SF)

Experience level

12+ months on deck on foreign ships

Industry

shipping

Location requirements

Mumbai, India; on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

seagoing experiencedeck worksafety procedurescargo handling

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

deck operationscargo handlingsafety proceduresnavigation support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site