FAQ
1) What are some high paying shore jobs if we want to transit to shore after attaining CoC 1 (Engine)?
2) What are the requirements for said jobs?
3) What are the salaries like for said jobs?
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A1) First off, the answers may vary depending on the individual’s rank and experience, and holding a CoC 1 (Engine) does not equate “Chief Engineer” rank. More on that later.
In the above, the following jobs were highlighted for Chief Engineer/2nd Engineer to transit to shore: Technical Superintendent, Marine Consultant, Marine Surveyor. These are most common choices for CoC 1 (Engine) holders, without pursuing additional studies (e.g. Masters Degree or Graduate Diploma).
A2) Screenshots of recent real LinkedIn and MyCareersFuture job postings:
Technical Superintendent
Vetting Superintendent
Technical Superintendent
A3) Salary varies, more on that later.
Generally Marine Surveyor starts about SGD 6~7K/month, Technical Superintendent SGD 8K onwards. Not including bonuses or allowances.