Third Engineer CV example
A Third Engineer CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- Australian
- Date of birth
- 26 May 2000
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), Spanish (basic)
Profile
3 years on yachts from 41m to 50m, private and charter, now working as Third Engineer. Strong in engine room rounds and logs, planned maintenance systems and diesel engine servicing. Looking for a seasonal or permanent position on a 50m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Engine room rounds and logs
- Planned maintenance systems
- Diesel engine servicing
- Pumps, purifiers and watermakers
- Engine room rounds and logs
- Filter and oil changes
- Basic electrical fault-finding
Skills and education
HVAC fault finding, Tender and toy maintenance, Watchkeeping on passage. Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Interests
Spearfishing, rugby, guitar
References
Captain of the 50m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Third Engineer guide
Captains and chiefs hire thirds with an AEC, some workshop background and a good attitude. Ex-mechanics, apprenticed fitters, electricians and deckhands who have spent time below are all common routes in. A marine engineering cadetship gives you a strong start. Chiefs care about tidiness, honest logbooks and a willingness to get dirty without being asked. On 60m yachts you may be the only junior. On 100m+ you will sit in a structured team with clear watch rotas.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical
- AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course)
- PDSD
Gets you hired
- MCA Y4 CoC or Y4 modules underway
- Electrical or mechanical trade qualification
- Powerboat Level 2
- Engine manufacturer courses (MTU, CAT)
QuestionsSee what a Third Engineer earns
What tickets should a Third Engineer CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, AEC 1 and 2 (Approved Engine Course) and PDSD first, each with the date it was issued. Then add MCA Y4 CoC or Y4 modules underway and Electrical or mechanical trade qualification if you hold them.
How long should a Third Engineer CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.