Maritime Careers with HAV Shipping: Dry Bulk Vacancies

Build your career with a leading Norwegian dry bulk shipping company. HAV Shipping AS is a fully integrated, specialist shipowner and manager focusing on the European short-sea markets. We are looking for dedicated and professional seafarers to join our top-class team.

If you are seeking a stable job with a reputable company that values quality, efficiency, and reliability, HAV Shipping offers the perfect opportunity. We manage our own fleet and crew, ensuring a seamless and supportive work environment for all our employees.

Why Join HAV Shipping? Your Career in a Leading Norwegian Company

Choosing HAV Shipping means partnering with a company that controls every aspect of its operations, offering you significant advantages:

  • Stability and Ownership: We own our entire fleet of 17 vessels, providing job security and consistent standards across all ships.
  • In-House Management: Our crewing, technical, and chartering teams are fully integrated. This means clear communication, quick decisions, and direct support from our land-based staff.
  • Certified Excellence: Our crew management operations (handled by HAV Ship Management NORRUS AS) are certified to ISO 9001-2000 standards and hold a DNV certification as a Crew Manning Office.
  • Focus on Quality: We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, training, and vessel maintenance, ensuring a professional working environment.

Current Job Openings for Officers and Ratings

We manage a portfolio of approximately 700 highly skilled seafarers and are always looking for new talent to join our pool. We recruit all ranks of qualified and well-trained officers and ratings for our dry cargo vessels. While specific vacancies change, we encourage applications for positions such as:

  • Master
  • Chief Officer
  • Second Officer
  • Chief Engineer
  • Second Engineer
  • ETO
  • Able Seaman (AB)
  • Oiler
  • Cook

Our Fleet: Standardised Dry Bulk Vessels for European Trade

Our fleet consists of 17 modern, well-maintained, single box-hold dry cargo vessels. This standardisation offers significant benefits to our crew.

  • Vessel Type: Single box hold bulkers (DWCC 2,000 – 4,000 MTS).
  • Flexibility: The majority of our vessels feature movable bulkheads, making them versatile for various cargo types.
  • Trading Area: Our primary focus is on the North Sea, Baltic, and Mediterranean markets.
  • Consistency: Working on a standardised fleet makes it easier for crew to adapt when moving between vessels.

How to Apply: Join the HAV Shipping Crew

We have made the application process simple. To be considered for a position in our fleet, please follow these steps:

  • Prepare Your CV: Ensure your CV is up-to-date and details your experience and certifications.
  • Submit Your Application: Send your CV directly to our central crewing email address: crewing@hav.no. Alternatively, you can use the application form on this page.
  • Review and Interview: Our crewing department will review your application. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview and further assessment.

Contact Our Crewing Offices

For all crewing-related inquiries, please use the contact information below. We have offices in both Norway and Russia to support our international crew.

HAV SHIP MANAGEMENT NORRUS AS - Norway

Address:
Filipstadveien 5,
0250 Oslo, Norway

Phone: +47 23239550
Fax: +47 23239501
Technical Dept. Email: tech@HAV.no

HAV SHIP MANAGEMENT NORRUS AS - Russia

Address:
ul. Teatralnaya 35, 411
Kaliningrad, 236006, Russia

Crewing Email (for all applications): crewing@hav.no

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Working at HAV

What kind of vessels does HAV Shipping operate?

HAV Shipping owns and operates a standardised fleet of 17 single box-hold dry cargo vessels (bulkers), with a capacity of 2,000 to 4,000 DWT, primarily for the European short-sea market.

What are the main trading areas for your fleet?

Our vessels primarily trade in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Who manages the crew for HAV Shipping?

All crew management is handled in-house by our certified subsidiary, HAV Ship Management NORRUS AS (HSMN), ensuring high standards and direct communication.

Are there any fees to apply for a job?

No. HAV Shipping does not charge any fees for recruitment or processing applications. All applications are handled directly by our company.

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