2nd Engineer Jobs in Suez / Port Said
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About Suez / Port Said
The Suez Canal has connected the Mediterranean to the Red Sea since 1869, and Port Said has developed genuine crew change infrastructure given the sheer volume of vessels transiting the canal every year. It remains a key logistics point for companies operating Europe-Asia trade routes.
Companies with vessels regularly transiting between Europe and Asia via Suez use Port Said as a practical crew change point, particularly for container and bulk carrier rotations.
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The 2nd Engineer manages day-to-day engine room operations and serves as the most direct pipeline toward Chief Engineer, making this rank a genuine focal point for companies building long-term engineering talent. Strong 2nd Engineers with specialized vessel type experience are consistently sought after well beyond entry-level demand.
Chemical tankers and gas carriers offer particularly strong compensation for 2nd Engineers, given the specialized systems knowledge these vessel types require beyond conventional cargo ship engineering.
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How much does a 2nd Engineer earn on vessels calling Suez / Port Said?
Across vessel types, 2nd Engineer salaries in 2026 typically range from $5,500 on bulk carriers up to $11,000 on LNG carriers — see the full breakdown by vessel type on our Salary Index.
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