Able Seafarer Engine (motorman)
Able Seafarer Engine / Motorman — STCW III/5 rating, qualified watchkeeper in the engine room. Greasing, oil checks, soundings, log-book entries, supports the watchkeeping engineer.
- Route
- AB Engine certificate (STCW III/5). 12 months engine-room sea-time post-Engine Wiper plus the formal STCW III/5 course and assessment.
- Watches
- Rotating watch (4-on / 8-off) with the engineer of the watch.
- Progression
- Wiper → Oiler → Motorman / AB Engine → Fitter / ETO
Certifications
Published ranges
| Vessel | Region | Low | Median | High | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container | ITF TCC | $1,858 | $2,041 | $2,250 | 2025 | ITF TCC scale |
Wages are a floor, not a ceiling. Union CBAs, tanker/LNG/cruise differentials, and seniority-based bonuses routinely push above these numbers. Verify with ITF or your union before signing.
See the annual Seafarer salary benchmark 2026 for cross-rank synthesis and the career maps for trajectory analysis.