Deck Hand jobs

Casual Tug Deckhands are wanted for harbour towage in a major port in south-east Australia. Role: line handling during towage and mooring, deck equipment checks and minor repairs, rope care and splicing, stores and deck gear, computer-based maintenance and safety records, environmental compliance, drills, under the Tug Master. Required: General Purpose Hand Near Coastal CoC or equivalent, valid AMSA medical, current First Aid and CPR certificates, right to live and work in Australia; rope/line or winch experience highly regarded. Short-notice call-outs, so preference for candidates living within two hours of the port (or relocating at own expense). Applications close 20.11.2026.

A Deckhand is wanted for a waste collection barge serving ships in a port in north-east England. Role: mooring and unmooring, loading and unloading ship-generated waste, planned maintenance, vessel husbandry and HSE checks, deck and engine room duties under the Coxswain; 12-hour day shifts, service 365 days a year. Required: valid ML5 or ENG1 medical, full STCW basic safety (A-VI/1-1 to 1-4 and A-VI/6-1) with at least 6 months left, right to work in the UK, living within commuting distance of the port, full UK driving licence; forklift/HIAB tickets and workboat experience are a plus. Offered: 7 days on / 7 days off, performance bonus, training and career progression.

A Deckhand (Marinheiro de Convés) is wanted for harbour towage in a port in southern Brazil. Permanent position. Role: supporting harbour manoeuvres and towage, mooring, unmooring and anchoring of ships, safety procedures on board, preventive maintenance and upkeep of the tug. Required: previous experience on vessels, preferably azimuth tugs; deck operations and maritime safety knowledge; teamwork; valid Brazilian Navy certificates (CIR, EBCP, TBS1, STCW II/4 or equivalent). Advert in Portuguese. Applications close 28.11.2026.

A Deckhand (Marinheiro de Convés) is wanted for harbour towage in a port in south-east Brazil. Permanent position. Role: supporting harbour manoeuvres and towage, mooring, unmooring and anchoring of ships, safety procedures on board, preventive maintenance and upkeep of the tug. Required: previous experience on vessels, preferably azimuth tugs; deck operations and maritime safety knowledge; teamwork; valid Brazilian Navy certificates (CIR, EBCP, TBS1, STCW II/4 or equivalent). Advert in Portuguese. Applications close 27.11.2026.

Sailor (deckhand) for river cruise ships on the Douro River, Portugal. Duties: docking and mooring, supporting navigation and deck work, maintaining deck equipment and vessel areas, following onboard safety procedures, working with the Captain and crew. Required: at least 2 years of professional experience; good English; knowledge of the Douro River and region; teamwork and communication skills.