Atlas Professionals
Chief Mechanical Engineer
Atlas ProfessionalsLatvia3 days ago
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Atlas NextWave is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to join a DP1 Seismic Research Support Vessel.

Position details:

• Start date: 29 October 2025

• Duration: 2 months ±1 month

• Location: Nigeria

Vessel details:

• Built 2023 – De Hoop Engineering BV

• Type: DP1 Seismic Research / Survey Support Vessel

Dimensions: Length 57.6 m | Breadth 9.0 m | Depth 4.5 m | Draft 3.1 m

• Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 × 350 kW, twin fixed pitch propellers

• Main Engines: 2 × Caterpillar 3516C

• Auxiliary Power: 2 × Caterpillar C9.3, 275 kW

• Bow Thruster: Veth 135 kW

• DP System: Navis DP1 with C-Joy joystick control

• Classification: Lloyd’s Register ✠100A1 SSC Patrol, MONO, G6, MCH, UMS, DP(AM)

• Speed: 20.5 knots (max) / 13 knots (eco)

• Fuel: MGO low sulphur, capacity 164 m³

Job requirements:

• Valid Chief Engineer CoC (STCW Reg. III/2)

• DP Maintenance certificate

• Experience in rank on the same or similar type of vessel

• Experience with Caterpillar 3516C main engines is an advantage

• Valid STCW safety training, medical certificate, and Yellow Fever vaccination

• Good English communication skills


If interested, please apply here and directly via the Atlas NextWave website job section under “Chief Engineer”.

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