Steward
Steward — catering rating responsible for messroom service, accommodation cleaning, and laundry. Supports the Cook on larger crews.
- Route
- BST + national catering / hotel familiarisation; no separate STCW certificate required.
- Watches
- Day-work; early start for breakfast, late finish after evening service.
- Progression
- Steward → Cook (with Ship's Cook Certificate per MLC 3.2)
Certifications
Published ranges
| Vessel | Region | Low | Median | High | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulker | ITF TCC | $1,450 | $1,610 | $1,780 | 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.