24 September, 2026

Marine Engineer

Nicon Shipping

Location: 

Luganville

 

Due Date: 

04-10-2026

 

Type: 

Full time

 

Organisation Description: 

About Nicon Shipping

Nicon Shipping is a Vanuatu-based inter-island shipping and freight company operating from Luganville, Espiritu Santo. We provide essential cargo and transport services connecting Santo with communities throughout Vanuatu, supported by our own vessels, experienced crews and marine maintenance facilities.

 

Job Desctiption:

Nicon Shipping is seeking experienced Marine Engineers to join our Vessels & Crew team in Luganville, Espiritu Santo.

This is a hands-on marine engineering role supporting the operation, maintenance and reliability of our inter-island cargo vessels operating throughout Vanuatu.

We are looking for engineers with strong practical experience in medium-speed and high-speed marine diesel engines, propulsion systems and vessel machinery

 

Selection Criteria:

Essential Technical Experience

Applicants must have proven marine engineering experience and practical knowledge of:

• CPP – Controllable Pitch Propeller propulsion systems
• Marine propulsion gearboxes and associated hydraulic systems
• Cummins marine diesel engines
• Mitsubishi marine diesel engines
• Deutz marine diesel engines
• Callesen marine engines
• Diesel fuel injection systems
• Marine cooling and lubrication systems
• Engine-room pumps and auxiliary machinery
• Marine generators and electrical generation systems
• Fault finding, servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance

Experience dismantling, rebuilding and carrying out major repairs on marine diesel engines will be highly regarded. Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Marine Engineer on commercial vessels is essential
• Must hold current and valid Marine Engineer qualifications, licences, certificates and tickets appropriate to the position
• Must have practical experience working with CPP propulsion systems
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Able to work independently and make practical engineering decisions when vessels are operating away from port
• Must be available and willing to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of the normal vessel operating roster

 

Salary:

 

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email

 

Contact Person:

Arvin Jordan

 

Contact Phone:

 

Email to send applications to:

shipping@niconltd.co.nz

 

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

 

Website:

niconshipping.co.nz

 

How to apply - more information:

application, cv and copy of certificates

 For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.

 

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