Engine Department
Fourth Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Fourth Engineers handle pumps, compressors, and auxiliaries while completing watchkeeping rotations on commercial vessels.
Median Salary
$62.0k
$44.6k – $86.8k
Demand Score
95/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
7.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+16%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for fourth engineers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 16% year-on-year increase in Fourth Engineer mandates, driven by fleet renewal, decarbonisation retrofits, and the global engineer shortage.
Salary Trend
Fourth Engineer compensation typically falls between $44.6k and $86.8k, with experienced 4/es in the global maritime market commanding $86.8k+ 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
Fourth Engineers typically progress to Third Engineer, Engine Cadet roles, or into chief engineer, technical superintendent, and fleet engineering leadership across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Maintain pumps, compressors, and auxiliaries
- •Stand assisted engine watches
- •Support PMS and overhaul tasks
Qualifications
- •STCW III/1 EOOW
- •1+ year engine-room experience
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Fourth Engineer jobs by city
Fourth Engineer jobs in Dubai
14.4K openings · $80.6k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi
11.3K openings · $79.4k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Fujairah
9.8K openings · $65.1k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Doha
12.1K openings · $80.6k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Ras Laffan
10.1K openings · $68.2k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Dammam
10.9K openings · $68.2k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Jeddah
11.3K openings · $68.2k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Muscat
8.6K openings · $65.1k
Fourth Engineer jobs in Manama
7.8K openings · $68.2k
Fourth Engineer salary insights
Fourth Engineer salary in Dubai
$80.6k
Fourth Engineer salary in Abu Dhabi
$79.4k
Fourth Engineer salary in Fujairah
$65.1k
Fourth Engineer salary in Doha
$80.6k
Fourth Engineer salary in Ras Laffan
$68.2k
Fourth Engineer salary in Dammam
$68.2k
Fourth Engineer salary in Jeddah
$68.2k
Fourth Engineer salary in Muscat
$65.1k
Fourth Engineer salary in Manama
$68.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Fourth Engineers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Fourth Engineers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Fourth Engineers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Fourth Engineers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Fourth Engineers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Fourth Engineers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Fourth Engineers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Fourth Engineers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Fourth Engineers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Fourth Engineer in the global maritime market is around $62.0k, typically ranging from $44.6k to $86.8k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.