Two 1st Engineers for the Fisheries Control Vessel Nordsøen

Are you interested in joining a small team that helps carry out fisheries inspection at sea by performing maintenance and service in the engine room? Then the Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) is seeking two 1st engineers for the fisheries inspection vessel Nordsøen.

About us

Miljøstyrelsen is responsible for controlling the fishing industry. The agency's two fisheries inspection ships, Havsternen and Nordsøen, perform fisheries control at sea and are part of the maritime rescue services.

The position as 1st engineer is on the fisheries inspection vessel Nordsøen, which conducts control in all Danish waters. We operate on a watch schedule 1:2, with offshore periods of approx. 10-14 days at a time. The vessel is crewed by one 1st engineer and a chief engineer/maintenance supervisor.

About the position

As the 1st engineer you shall ensure that the vessel's engines and systems are maintained and serviced in accordance with applicable legal requirements and maintenance intervals. You will plan the daily work in the engine room and on deck, and in close cooperation with the chief engineer you will be responsible for the maintenance of the vessel. The vessel uses Sertica. You will participate in inspections carried out in collaboration with DNV.

The vessel is equipped with the latest MAN diesel-electric machinery including a battery pack. This gives you the opportunity to work with the operation of a hybrid system on ships.

About you

You have a navigation certificate as a Class 1 Marine Engineer, a health certificate, a certificate as a smoke diver and fire leader as well as maritime safety & rescue.

We expect that you

• Have an overview and take responsibility
• Are a strong team player in a small crew
• Motivate the crew and contribute to a positive working environment
• Have a focus on all safety aspects
• Contribute to a good and safe working environment
• Contribute to strong collaboration across teams
• Are a skilled craftsman who also works administratively
• Understand the role and responsibilities as an executing authority.

Salary and employment terms

Employment is as a civil servant, with permanent appointment after a satisfactory probation period. Compensation follows the current agreement between the Association of Technical and Administrative Civil Servants and the Ministry of Finance, as well as the applicable pay placement agreement for ship officers under CO10/DTSs (TAT) negotiating area.

Travel expenses between home and the ship are reimbursed.

The employing ministry is the Ministry of Environment with its affiliated institutions and service so far on the fisheries inspection vessel Nordsøen.

Further information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are very welcome to contact the maintenance manager Steven Bo Nielsen at telephone number 24 54 58 23.

How to apply for the position

You apply online by sending your application with CV, attachments and exam certificates no later than 28 October 2026 .

Interviews will take place in Aalborg and are expected to be held in week 45.