Gas Carrier Jobs (LNG / LPG)
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Why Gas Carrier Fleet Offers the Highest Salaries in Shipping
Gas carriers transport liquefied gases under extremely low temperatures and/or high pressure. LNG at −162 °C, LPG at −42 °C, and ethylene at −104 °C require advanced cryogenic systems, complex automation, and highly qualified crews.
Why gas carriers pay more:
- Cryogenic technologies. Cargo is stored at temperatures where ordinary steel becomes brittle.
- Complex equipment. Burckhardt and Atlas Copco cargo compressors, Hamworthy / Wärtsilä Gas Solutions reliquefaction systems, MAN ME-GI and Wärtsilä X-DF engines require advanced technical skills.
- Mandatory Gas Tanker Endorsement. STCW V/1-2 is required for employment.
- Crew shortage. The LNG fleet is growing faster than the market can supply qualified seafarers.
- Vetting and inspections. LNG and LPG vessels undergo strict SIRE 2.0 and SIGTTO inspections.
Types of Gas Carriers
LNG Carriers (Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers)
Large-scale vessels with capacities from 125,000 to 260,000 m³ transporting methane at −162 °C.
Main types:
- Membrane LNG carriers (GTT Mark III, NO96)
- Moss spherical tank LNG carriers
- DFDE
- ME-GI / X-DF
- Steam Turbine LNG vessels
Typical LNG crew size is 25–30 persons. Contracts usually last 4–5 months.
LPG Carriers and VLGC
LPG vessels transport propane, butane, ammonia, and petrochemical gases.
Main types:
- VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier)
- Fully Refrigerated
- Semi-Pressurized / Semi-Refrigerated
- Fully Pressurized
Ethylene Carriers
Specialized vessels transporting ethylene at −104 °C with advanced cascade refrigeration systems.
FSRU
Floating Storage and Regasification Units used for LNG storage and regasification.
FLNG
Floating LNG production units — one of the most technically advanced vessel types in the world.
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Most востребованные Positions on Gas Carriers
Deck Department
- Master
- Chief Officer
- Second Officer (2/O)
- Third Officer (3/O)
- Junior Officer
- AB Seaman
- Ordinary Seaman (OS)
Engine Department
- Chief Engineer
- Second Engineer (2/E)
- Third Engineer (3/E)
- Fourth Engineer (4/E)
- Junior Engineer
- Gas Engineer
- ETO
- Oiler
- Wiper
Catering Department
- Cook
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Gas Engineer — Unique Position in Gas Shipping
Gas Engineer (Cargo Engineer) is a specialist responsible for:
- cargo compressors;
- reliquefaction systems;
- cargo pumps;
- BOG management;
- ESD systems;
- inert gas systems;
- nitrogen generators.
Gas Engineer salaries usually range from $6,500 to $10,000+.
STCW and Certificates for Gas Fleet Jobs
Required certificates include:
- STCW V/1-2-1 — Basic Gas Tanker
- STCW V/1-2-2 — Advanced Gas Tanker
- BST
- PSCRB
- AFF
- DSD
- CoC
- ECDIS
- GMDSS
- HV Certificate for ETO
Steam Turbine Endorsement is required for certain LNG steam turbine vessels.
How to Join the Gas Fleet
From Tanker Fleet
The most common transition path after obtaining Gas Tanker Endorsement.
From Dry Cargo Fleet
Junior Officers and Junior Engineers may start on LPG fully pressurized vessels.
Through Cadet Programs
Major companies recruiting cadets include:
- Nakilat
- BW LPG
- NYK
- MOL
- K-Line
- Dynagas
- GasLog
Popular Types of Gas Carriers
- LNG Carrier (Membrane)
- LNG Carrier (Moss)
- VLGC
- LPG Fully Refrigerated
- LPG Semi-Pressurized
- LPG Fully Pressurized
- Ethylene Carrier
- FSRU
- FLNG
Choosing a Shipowner on the Gas Fleet
Major gas shipping companies include:
- Nakilat
- BW LPG
- NYK LNG
- MOL LNG
- K-Line
- Dynagas
- GasLog
- Teekay LNG
- Knutsen OAS
It is recommended to verify the employer and fleet before signing a contract.
How to Choose a Gas Carrier Vacancy
Before applying, check:
- vessel type;
- propulsion type;
- Gas Tanker Endorsement validity;
- rotation schedule;
- onboard equipment;
- vetting history;
- cargo system type.
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FAQ — Gas Carrier Jobs
What is the Gas Carrier Fleet?
Gas Carrier Fleet consists of vessels transporting LNG, LPG, ammonia, and ethylene under cryogenic temperatures.
What salaries are offered on gas carriers?
Among the highest in merchant shipping:
- OS — $1,200–1,800
- AB — $2,000–2,800
- 3/O — $4,000–6,000
- Gas Engineer — $6,500–10,000+
- Master — $12,000–18,000+
Which Gas Tanker Endorsement is required?
- STCW V/1-2-1 — Basic
- STCW V/1-2-2 — Advanced
What is the difference between LNG and LPG?
LNG is methane transported at −162 °C.
LPG is propane/butane transported at −42 °C.
What is BOG?
BOG (Boil-Off Gas) is evaporated LNG gas generated during transportation.
What is FSRU?
Floating Storage and Regasification Unit — a floating LNG storage and regasification facility.
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Other Fleet Types
- Dry Cargo Fleet
- Tanker Fleet
- Offshore Fleet
- Passenger Fleet
- Yacht Sector
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