Deck Department
Third Officer — Global Hiring Overview
Third Officers stand bridge watches, maintain LSA and FFA equipment, and support deck operations on commercial vessels.
Median Salary
$62.0k
$44.6k – $86.8k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
9.2K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+17%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for third officers in the global maritime market is exceptionally strong. Maritime employers report a 17% year-on-year increase in Third Officer mandates, driven by global fleet renewal, expansion of LNG and container tonnage, and shortage of senior deck officers.
Salary Trend
Third Officer compensation typically falls between $44.6k and $86.8k, with experienced 3/os 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
Third Officers typically progress to Second Officer, Deck Cadet roles, or into command upgrades, marine superintendent, port captain, and fleet management tracks across the global hiring maritime market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Stand navigational watches
- •Maintain LSA/FFA equipment and safety logs
- •Support cargo and mooring operations
- •Execute drills and safety inspections
Qualifications
- •STCW II/1 OOW
- •ECDIS, GMDSS, ARPA, BRM
- •Newly qualified or 1+ year OOW
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Third Officer jobs by city
Third Officer jobs in Dubai
17.0K openings · $80.6k
Third Officer jobs in Abu Dhabi
13.3K openings · $79.4k
Third Officer jobs in Fujairah
11.5K openings · $65.1k
Third Officer jobs in Doha
14.3K openings · $80.6k
Third Officer jobs in Ras Laffan
12.0K openings · $68.2k
Third Officer jobs in Dammam
12.9K openings · $68.2k
Third Officer jobs in Jeddah
13.3K openings · $68.2k
Third Officer jobs in Muscat
10.1K openings · $65.1k
Third Officer jobs in Manama
9.2K openings · $68.2k
Third Officer salary insights
Third Officer salary in Dubai
$80.6k
Third Officer salary in Abu Dhabi
$79.4k
Third Officer salary in Fujairah
$65.1k
Third Officer salary in Doha
$80.6k
Third Officer salary in Ras Laffan
$68.2k
Third Officer salary in Dammam
$68.2k
Third Officer salary in Jeddah
$68.2k
Third Officer salary in Muscat
$65.1k
Third Officer salary in Manama
$68.2k
Hiring by maritime industry
Shipping Companies hiring Third Officers
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Third Officers
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Third Officers
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Third Officers
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Third Officers
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Third Officers
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Third Officers
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Third Officers
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Third Officers
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Third Officer 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.