Ratings & Crew
Engine Rating — Global Hiring Overview
Engine Ratings support engine-room watches, maintenance, and overhauls aboard merchant, offshore, and naval vessels.
Median Salary
$32.0k
$23.0k – $44.8k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
12.5K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+15%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for engine ratings in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 15% year-on-year increase in Engine Rating mandates, driven by fleet growth, crew rotation cycles, and a tightening rating supply chain in key seafaring nations.
Salary Trend
Engine Rating compensation typically falls between $23.0k and $44.8k, with experienced engine ratings in the global maritime market commanding $44.8k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
Career Path
Engine Ratings typically progress to Motorman, Oiler roles, or into petty officer, bosun, and senior rating progression with cross-rank upgrades across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Support engine-room watches
- •Carry out routine PMS
- •Assist overhauls and inspections
Qualifications
- •STCW III/4 or III/5
- •Basic safety training
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Engine Rating jobs by city
Engine Rating jobs in Dubai
23.1K openings · $41.6k
Engine Rating jobs in Abu Dhabi
18.1K openings · $41.0k
Engine Rating jobs in Fujairah
15.6K openings · $33.6k
Engine Rating jobs in Doha
19.4K openings · $41.6k
Engine Rating jobs in Ras Laffan
16.3K openings · $35.2k
Engine Rating jobs in Dammam
17.5K openings · $35.2k
Engine Rating jobs in Jeddah
18.1K openings · $35.2k
Engine Rating jobs in Muscat
13.8K openings · $33.6k
Engine Rating jobs in Manama
12.5K openings · $35.2k
Engine Rating salary insights
Engine Rating salary in Dubai
$41.6k
Engine Rating salary in Abu Dhabi
$41.0k
Engine Rating salary in Fujairah
$33.6k
Engine Rating salary in Doha
$41.6k
Engine Rating salary in Ras Laffan
$35.2k
Engine Rating salary in Dammam
$35.2k
Engine Rating salary in Jeddah
$35.2k
Engine Rating salary in Muscat
$33.6k
Engine Rating salary in Manama
$35.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Engine Ratings
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Engine Ratings
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Engine Ratings
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Engine Ratings
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Engine Ratings
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Engine Ratings
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Engine Ratings
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Engine Ratings
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Engine Ratings
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Engine Rating in the global maritime market is around $32.0k, typically ranging from $23.0k to $44.8k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.