Master of Engineering (2nd Master)

Alvina Shipping A/S

2100 København Ø

Location
2100 København Ø
Working hours
Full-time
Posted
3 September 2026
Application deadline
29 October 2026
Category
Marine chief engineer

About the job

Go Nordic Cruiseline is seeking a motivated and eager 2nd engineer for our route between Copenhagen and Oslo. We offer a unique opportunity to build solid experience on one of our ships that sails this iconic route. You will work with several hundred colleagues across departments, and you will be part of the technical team.

Om stillingen As a 2nd engineer you will be part of a technical team onboard, where you get the opportunity to work with a variety of tasks and develop your skills. You will have an exciting daily routine with many challenges, which you will solve together with skilled colleagues in the engine room.

Dine primære ansvarsområder

  • Maintenance of main engines, auxiliary engines and auxiliary chains.
  • Maintenance and repair of other machinery and technical equipment. Including cooling systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning, compressors, pumps and much more.
  • Operation surveillance and Engine room watch. Including preparation of machines for sailing and resetting machines after sailing.
  • Assist with electrical tasks, and if needed substitute for an electrician in a 4-person outfitting team.
  • Assistance with planning of projects and dock stays.

We plan and perform most of the maintenance onboard with our own crew. Therefore you should not be afraid to get your hands dirty.

Who are you? We are looking for a diligent and motivated candidate who has obtained a sailing engineer certificate as watchkeeping engineer. You should be willing to join a large team and work with a wide range of tasks. You have good communication skills and thrive on working closely with colleagues onboard.

Specifically we are looking for a person who

  • Has the desire and interest to work onboard passenger ships with a large crew – We are approx. 16 people in the technical department.
  • Wants to develop professionally
  • Is flexible and steps in when needed.
  • Can collaborate effectively with the chief engineers and other technical colleagues
  • Can speak one of the Scandinavian languages and English
  • It is an advantage if you have a background as an electrician. Please indicate this in your application.

As a prerequisite for consideration for employment you must hold the following certificates:

  • Watchkeeping certificate as a chief engineer
  • Seafarers medical certificate
  • Seaman’s book
  • Basic safety at sea and firefighting

Why should you choose us? With us you get the opportunity to help shape the future of an iconic route between Copenhagen and Oslo. You will become an important part of the ship's maintenance team and receive:

  • 14 days on duty in a 1:1 rotation.
  • Recreational activities
  • Modern fitness equipment
  • Ship club with social events
  • Nice day room with movies, games and books
  • Fantastic colleagues
  • Free meals and lodging during watchkeeping
  • Employee discounts
  • The ship calls at Copenhagen every other day and Oslo every other day
  • Employment terms regulated by the Merchant Shipping Act and the collective agreement with the Association of Chief Engineers

Are you ready to drop anchor with us? Send your CV and a motivated application as soon as possible. We will call for interviews on an ongoing basis and expect to fill the position as soon as possible. If you have questions about the position, the company or anything else, please contact HR partner Mona Dalsaa at [email protected] .

We look forward to hearing from you and together creating future travel experiences at sea!

About us For more than 150 years we have created memorable travel experiences on the Copenhagen-Oslo route. Last year 700,000 guests travelled with our two ships, Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown, on, among others, mini-cruises, ski holidays, city breaks, summer holidays, conferences or teambuilding. On 1 November 2024 the route was taken over by Sweden’s oldest passenger shipping company, Gotlandsbolaget, founded in 1865.

Gotlandsbolaget invests in the ships of the future and new technology, and develops sustainable destinations and visitor sites. In Gotland the company owns several hotels and properties. The group today has around 1,500 employees and is listed on Nasdaq First North, Sweden. Gotlandsbolaget is committed to providing equal job opportunities regardless of race, color, descent, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age and citizenship.

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Master of Engineering (2nd Master)

Alvina Shipping A/S · 2100 København Ø