Chief Engineers

Sardinha & Cileu Management Inc. is looking for US Licensed Chief Engineers to serve aboard large tuna seiners fishing in the Western Pacific.  The vessels’ carrying capacity ranges from 1,000 to 1,400 Metric Tons.   The vessels stay on the high seas for extended periods of time ranging from 30 to 75 days a trip and can spend up to 300 days a year at sea.

1 year contracts are desired

Requirements:

• Chief Engineer license 4000 HP uninspected minimum
• General knowledge in Tuna purse seine operations
• 4 year min experience with Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
• Brine Freezing of Tuna or Tuna like species
• Transshipping experience of Tuna or Tuna like species
• Hydraulic Systems maintenance and repair experience a must
• Experience in electrical systems trouble shooting and repair
• Marine Electronics trouble shooting skills helpful
• Experience with EMD mains & Caterpillar auxiliary engines
• Experience in marine sanitation systems maintenance/repair
• Must be knowledgeable with US Coast Guard Oil and Pollution rules and regulations

GS Fisheries operates three US flagged tuna purse seiners in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. The vessels are 60 to 90 meters long and carry 800 to 1300 metric tons of frozen tuna. We are looking for US licensed Chief Engineers Normal contract is for six months. Chief engineer license of 4000 to 5000 HP uninspected minimum. Candidate should have experience (minimum 5 years) in fishing on tuna purse seiners using ammonia refrigeration systems and brine freezing of tuna.  Candidate should have extensive experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, Caterpillar engines, and main propulsion systems. First aid and CPR certified necessary.

Any interested candidate should submit their resumes to the contact below.

The US flagged tuna purse seiner Koorale operates in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. The vessel is 204 feet long and carries 970 metric tons of frozen tuna. We are looking for US licensed Chief Engineers. Normal contract is trip-by-trip. Chief engineer license of 4000 HP uninspected minimum. Candidate should have experience (minimum 5 years) in fishing on tuna purse seiners using ammonia refrigeration systems and brine freezing of tuna. Candidate should have extensive experience in maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, electrical systems, Caterpillar engines d 353 gen/sets as well as 3412- hyd / 3408- skif, and e. m. d. fulk reversing marine red gear main propulsion systems. First aid and CPR certified necessary.

Any interested candidate should submit their resumes to the contact below.

The US flagged F/V Western Pacific operates primarily in the Central and Western Pacific Ocean. We are currently looking for potential US Licensed Chief Engineers that have experience operating and maintaining large scale tuna purse seiners. Carrying capacity of the vessel is 1600MT of Tuna and trip lengths vary from 30 to 60 days. Contract is on a trip by trip basis.

Experience Requirements:
Operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration system
Brine freezing of tuna
Hydraulics maintenance and repair (vane pumps and pressure compensated system)
Diesel engine operation, maintenance, and repair
Electrical trouble shooting
Understanding of USCG Oil and Pollution rules and regs.

Vessel Particulars
Length: 79m
Main Engine: 3600hp EMD
Generators: 3508 Caterpillar
Refrigeration System: Ammonia — Vilter reciprocating compressors and Mycom reciprocating and screw compressors.
Skiff, Bow Thruster, and Hydraulic Engines: 3412 Caterpillar

Owner of US-Flag tuna purse seine vessel is seeking a qualified Master, Chief Engineer, and Chief Mate for tuna fishing in the South Pacific Ocean. Vessels operate out of American Samoa with trips typically 30-60 days in duration. Experience in purse seine operations is essential. Descriptions of vacancies are attached.