Chief Engineer – PNSC Afloat Crew

About This Job

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), the country's national flag carrier and largest shipping company, is inviting applications from qualified maritime professionals for the seagoing rank of Chief Engineer under its Afloat Career Openings recruitment. As Chief Engineer, the selected candidate will head the engine room department, overseeing the vessel's main propulsion machinery, auxiliary systems and engineering crew. This is a standing recruitment call maintained by PNSC's Head Office in Karachi to build a pool of eligible seafarers for deployment across its fleet of vessels, which includes crude oil tankers, product tankers and bulk carriers operating on international routes.

Candidates applying for this rank must hold a Certificate of Competency (COC) Class I (Chief Engineer), with STCW 95 endorsement. A minimum of 12 months rank experience is required, including tanker experience. 60 An STCW 95 endorsement is a mandatory requirement for every rank under this recruitment drive, and applicants must be medically fit for sea service in line with standard maritime medical fitness certification. PNSC states in its advertisement that it is an equal opportunity employer and that all eligibility conditions listed above are assessed strictly against the documentation submitted with the online application.

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through PNSC's online Careers Portal at pnsc.com.pk — new applicants must register a profile first, while existing registered candidates can simply log in and submit their application for this specific rank. The advertisement carries a published date of 3 September 2024 and a listed last date of 3 September 2027, and applications are accepted online throughout this recruitment window; no application fee is mentioned in the advertisement. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview, and no TA/DA or other expenses will be paid for attending the test or interview. Candidates are encouraged to keep their portal profile updated and to apply promptly through the official PNSC careers website to be considered for this seagoing position.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation

Place of posting

Anywhere in Federal

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–60 years

Age (Female)

18–60 years

Age note

Age limit of 60 years is stated in the advertisement as a preferred ceiling, not an absolute cutoff.

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - Salary as per PNSC seafarer rank scale and experience.

Advt. date

3 September 2024

Last date

3 September 2027

Qualification Required

• Qualification: A certificate of competency (coc) class i (chief engineer), with stcw 95 endorsement.
• Experience: A minimum of 12 months rank experience is required, including tanker experience.

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published3 September 2024
2. Last Date to Apply3 September 2027

How to Apply

1. Create a candidate profile on the PNSC Careers Portal at pnsc.com.pk by clicking Register, or log in if already registered.
2. Submit the online application form for the desired rank/position through the portal.
3. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted and called for interview; no TA/DA or interview expenses are payable.

Additional Details

Rejection Note

The Corporation reserves the right to reject any application without disclosing any reason to the applicant.

Selection Note

Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview; no TA/DA or expenses are payable for test/interview.

Equal Opportunity Note

PNSC is an equal opportunity employer.

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