Training aboard, building sea time toward first watchkeeping certificate.
From cadet to command โ typical progression timelines and real 2026 salary ranges for every rank, deck and engine.
Training aboard, building sea time toward first watchkeeping certificate.
First officer rank โ navigation watches, safety duties.
๐ฐ $3,000โ$6,000/moPrimary navigation and voyage planning responsibility.
๐ฐ $4,500โ$8,500/moCargo operations, deck department, direct link to the Master.
๐ฐ $7,000โ$14,000/moFull command โ navigation, cargo, crew, and regulatory compliance.
๐ฐ $9,000โ$21,000/moTimelines are general industry patterns and vary by company, flag state, and individual sea time โ not a guarantee. Salary ranges span bulk carrier to LNG carrier rates for 2026, from ShipCrewFinder's Salary Index.
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