• An in-house team of experienced and highly-skilled professionals across all ship management functions

On Shore Opportunities

Our vessels are managed across all functions by our in-house team of experienced and highly-skilled professionals who work together every day guided by the core values that shape our culture: Entrepreneurship, Openness, Meritocracy, Initiative, Teamwork and Sustainability.

Professional development of our people is at the heart of our everyday operations. We manage and reward performance in a fair and transparent way and we strive to develop meaningful career paths and development opportunities for our employees. 

Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable dry bulk shipping. To achieve this, we are always looking for talented and driven professionals to team up with us to shape the future of the dry bulk market.

Star Bulk provides equal employment opportunities and treats all job candidates fairly without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, trade union memberships, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Career Opportunities


  • Aug 25, 2025
  • IT Officer
Position: IT Officer
Department: IT
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: IT Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Administers / monitors Navision ERP.
  • Administers Microsoft Software (Active Directory, Exchange Server and SQL).
  • Prepares costing proposals in relation to changes in services and/or technical configuration changes in equipment.
  • Troubleshoots system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
  • Assists office personnel to resolve daily issues, as required.
  • Supports software development.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in the fields of Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Telecommunications.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an asset.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience on an IT-related job in the shipping industry.
  • Knowledge of Hyper-V, mobile communications, Microsoft software and data processing.
  • Familiarity with Navision software will be considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Aug 25, 2025
  • Software Engineer
Position: Software Engineer
Department: Vessels Performance Monitoring (VPM)
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: VPM Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Complies with project plans and industry standards and ensures software is updated with latest features.
  • Participates in requirements analysis.
  • Collaborates with internal teams to produce software design and architecture.
  • Writes clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages.
  • Tests and deploys applications and systems.
  • Revises, updates, refactors and debugs code.
  • Improves existing software.
  • Develops documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Serves as an expert on applications and provides technical support.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or any relevant field.
  • Up to 4 years of proven working experience as a .NET Developer.
  • Strong knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET).
  • Experience with the ASP.NET MVC, Windows Forms, .Net Core.
  • Experience with at least one of the ORMs such as Entity Framework, DAPPER.
  • Good knowledge of SQL Server (T-SQL), stored procedures.
  • Familiar with design patterns such as MVC, Mediator, DDD.
  • Familiar with architectures such as micro-services, SOA.
  • Familiar with RESTful APIs and or GraphQL should be an asset.
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS, JQuery and or React.Js will be considered as a strong asset.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Aug 07, 2025
  • Voyage Accountant
Position: Voyage Accountant
Department: Accounting
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Financial Controller
Responsibilities:
  • Performs day-to-day activities such as accounting entries, register and filing, bank and other general ledger accounts reconciliations.
  • Reviews and posts all accounts receivable invoices in IMOS and Navision prepared by operations department.
  • Books in IMOS and Navision all accounts payable invoices and maintains all vendors’ accounts on a daily basis.
  • Books in IMOS and Navision all AR collections.
  • Performs quarterly, year-end revenue and voyage expenses accrual process.
  • Analyzes voyage P&Ls and ensures that the TCE results are accurate. Provides oversight over Operations data input into IMOS on a daily basis.
  • Performs account analysis relating to revenue, expenses and other voyage accounting issues.
  • Performs reconciliations between IMOS and Navision on a quarterly basis.
  • Prepares journal entries relating to bunker inventory and performs inventory statement reconciliation on a quarterly basis.
  • Coordinates all voyage related payables by ensuring approved invoices are processed.
  • Prepares voyage analysis and vessel closing.
  • Closes coordination with Treasury, Commercial and Operations.
  • Posts invoices/suppliers’ statements to the Greek Statutory Books (My Data).
  • Supports all periodic Tax and VAT submissions for the Companies of Law 89/67.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting/ Finance or any relevant field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in various accounting areas.
  • Experience in the shipping industry.
  • Knowledge of Navision and IMOS will be considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Aug 05, 2025
  • Roving Engineer
Position: Roving Engineer
Department: Technical
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Technical Maintenance Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Regularly visits company’s vessels to report on their condition and/or supervise repairs.
  • Performs riding attendance as defined by the Maintenance Manager, including preparation for third-party inspections (e.g., terminals, port state, class, flag, P&I), always ensuring compliance with the company's safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Monitors the repair and maintenance of vessels, offering similar support to the rest of the fleet vessels. 
  • Attends dry dockings to ensure all tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Technical SupEng are carried out to specification, ensuring the vessel is delivered in seaworthy condition and ready in all respects.
  • Assists in preparing dry dock and repair specifications.
  • Provides technical support to the personnel onboard.
  • Attends new acquisitions and vessel sales to new buyers.
  • Travels abroad to ports frequented by the company's vessels to conduct inspections, assist onboard personnel, and monitor the preparation of third-party inspections.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Chief Engineer’s or 2nd Engineer’s license and minimum 3 years of sea service at these positions.
  • Office experience as Superintendent Engineer will be considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Travel mobility.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Accountant
Position: Accountant
Department: Accounting
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: Financial Director
Responsibilities:
  1. Performs day-to-day activities such as accounting entries, register and filing, bank and other general ledger accounts reconciliations.
  2. Matches and reviews the accuracy of all vendors’ invoices in Company’s ERP system in order to assure their timely payment and control the Company’s cash flow.
  3. Posts all relevant accounting entries under the correct expense categories in order to provide correct information to the Senior Accountants for the preparation of the financial statements.
  4. Performs procedures related to the Greek Law N.89.
  5. Performs bank reconciliation and ensures that cash amounts in accounting ledgers reconcile with actual bank balance.
  6. Checks all invoices and custom regulations, so that the company is granted VAT exemption.
  7. Maintains Greek accounting books and handles all tax issues.
  8. Reviews revenue accounting entries based on their supporting documents, in order to ensure timely closing of accounts.
  9. Posts all relevant accounting entries under the correct expense categories, so as to provide correct information to the Senior Accountants for the preparation of the financial statements.
  10. Prepares, examines and settles vendors’ reconciliations assuring that vendors’ requests are met based on payment agreement and that no delays exist in the accounts payable process.
  11. Prepares the final payment amounts and makes the respective entries of employees’ corporate credit cards assuring the implementation of Company’s “credit card policy”.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor degree in Accounting/ Finance or any relevant field.
  2. Minimum 2 years of experience in various accounting areas (A/R, A/P, general entries, B / C category books).
  3. Experience in the shipping industry will be considered an asset.
  4. Knowledge of Navision will be considered an asset.
  5. Fluency in English.
  6. Computer literacy.
  7. Ability to work under pressure
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Financial Reporting Officer
Position: Financial Reporting Officer
Department: Financial Reporting Department
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: Head of Financial Reporting
Responsibilities:
  1. Assist in the financial statement close process, including preparing U.S. GAAP adjustments and compiling supporting schedules.
  2. Contribute to the preparation of quarterly (6-K) and annual (20-F) statutory filings under U.S. GAAP/IFRS (for Group and Stand-alone entities), including gathering required disclosures and performing reconciliations.
  3. Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing audit schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to standard audit requests.
  4. Support internal management reporting and assist in cross-functional projects, including those related to tax and other financial reporting matters.
  5. Assist in monitoring compliance with SOX requirements and help implement improvements to internal controls over financial reporting.
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. University graduate on Accounting, Finance or related field.
  2. Minimum 4 years of audit experience.
  3. Previous experience in finance and/or reporting roles within dynamic corporate environments, preferably shipping, will be considered an asset.
  4. Attention to detail.
  5. Strong commitment to accuracy, transparency and financial integrity.
  6. Fluency in English.
  7. Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Fleet Operator
Position: Fleet Operator
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Communicates to Masters Voyage instructions, port requirements, local regulations, cargo requirements and precautions, ship’s charter party description and applicable clauses.
  • Checks cargo docs, LOIs, bunker requirements and authorizes bunker invoices.
  • Issues voyage instructions, ship’s cargo holds preparation instructions and Monitors ship’s cargo holds condition and preparation.
  • Communicates with charterers via broking channels.
  • Monitors the actual day-to-day performance and financial expenditure of the vessels.
  • Coordinates with Chartering department in describing vessel’s particular characteristics and reviews Charter Party clauses.
  • Appoints cargo and bunker surveyors and port agents and arranges various services that the ship requires. Updates position list and position books, checks with agent the ship’s prospects and approves D/As.
  • Liaises with the Insurance and Claims Departments in handling of claims, hazardous situations, accidents and P & I involvement.
  • Monitors the performance of the vessels based on charter party and Company’s requirements and guidelines. Also monitors the daily performance at Sea with regards to speed, consumption and weather conditions.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • 5 years of office experience as Operator in a shipping company with bulk carriers.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Communication & negotiation skills.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Internal Auditor
Position: Internal Auditor
Department: Internal Audit
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit
Responsibilities:
  • Support SOX Compliance program to ensure that Company’s internal controls over financial reporting are effectively implemented. Main tasks of the program involve the evaluation of the existing controls’ effectiveness through testing procedures, identification and evaluation of audit findings and remediation follow-up.  Assist in the preparation of SOX scoping, risk assessment and fraud risk assessment using quantitative and qualitative factors.
  • Participate in meetings with Company’s key personnel to gain understanding of Company’s processes and existing controls.
  • Assist in the preparation and provision of documentation related to process walkthroughs.
  • Assisting in execution of planned and ad-hoc internal audits projects through all phases of the audit (documentation review, fieldwork, recommendations and remediation follow-up).
  • Identify, document and communicate audit findings to the members of Internal Audit Department. Participate and assist in the preparation of presentations to the Company’s Audit Committee and Management.
  • Communicate with Company’s external auditors around SOX Compliance program, as well as any other Company’s independent auditor and/ or consultant.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field.
  • Up to 4 years of experience in Big Four or in an internal audit / accounting/ finance department of a public shipping company.
  • Professional qualifications (e.g. CIA) and/ or postgraduate degree in accounting/ finance/ business administration related fields will be considered an asset.  
  • Knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and experience in internal audit, SOX will be considered an asset. 
  • Knowledge in Accounting ERP systems (i.e. Navision) will be considered an asset.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, especially in Excel.
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Junior IT Officer
Position: Junior IT Officer
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: IT Director
Responsibilities:
  • Installs and configures computer hardware operating systems and applications.
  • Sets up new users' accounts and profiles.
  • Supports the office personnel through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues.
  • Performs hands-on technical maintenance tasks on the Company’s servers, telephone cables, desktops, operating systems and software applications.
  • Troubleshoots system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Telecommunications, or any similar field.
  • Previous experience in a similar position on IT related job will be considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Marine Training Officer
Position: Marine Training Officer
Department: Marine, Safety & Quality (MSQ)
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: MSQ Director
Responsibilities:
  • Prepares a gap analysis, then develops, implements and assesses training plans for the Company’s seafarers and office personnel related to vessel operations, as per the Company’s SMS.
  • Delivers training on the Company’s procedures and processes to all new hires.
  • Assesses the training outcome, confirming learners can apply the new knowledge or skills on their daily routine.
  • Ensures the training of Company’s trainers and monitors their effectiveness and performance.
  • Monitors training records and ensures compliance with maritime regulations (e.g., IMO, ISM Code).
  • Evaluates training effectiveness and identifies areas for improvement or new needs.
  • Prepares training material and stays up to date with industry best practices and regulations.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Naval Architecture or any relevant field.
  • Postgraduate studies in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar position at a shipping company.
  • Certifications on relevant topics (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 14001, Train the Trainer, etc).
  • Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
  • Travel mobility.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organization skills.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Purchaser (Cyprus-based)
Position: Purchaser (Cyprus-based)
Department: Purchasing
Company: Starbulk S.A
Reports to: Purchasing Director
Responsibilities:

1. Organizes and coordinates the purchasing of spares and supplies required by the Technical and Marine, Safety & Quality Department, in an efficient and effective manner and based on the required specifications. More specifically, raises requisitions in cooperation with the relevant department and
after getting their advice.
2. Obtains quotations from the “approved” suppliers, prepares comparison tables and submits them for approval. Also, searches the market for new suppliers if required and maintains the “Approved Vendors” list.
3. Negotiates prices if required and prepares the relevant evaluation forms.
4. Places orders in accordance with the approvals obtained and ensures that each purchase order is recorded to the electronic purchasing system and that the supply cycle operates effectively.
5. Cooperates with the Forwarding department for the delivery onboard and instructs suppliers, Master and Agents with regards to the delivery point and method of delivery.
6. Verifies completion of delivery, collects all supporting documentation, checks invoices and submits to the relevant Manager for approval.
7. Checks suppliers’ invoices and attaches the vessels’ confirmation of receipt in order to proceed with the payment process. Checks also if the cost has been amended by the agents at the ports, in order to ensure that the delivery is correct.
8. Follows up until the vessel confirms that the spares or supplies have been delivered onboard.
9. Works together and in conjunction with other departments for the smooth and prompt delivery of requested spares or supplies to the vessels.
10. Creates and maintains systems, subsystems, items and the relevant database in Navision application electronic system.

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably in shipping.
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
3. Fluency in English.
4. MS Office literacy.
5. Knowledge of Navision will be an asset.
6. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Research & Development Analyst
Position: Research & Development Analyst
Department: Technical
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Fleet Manager
Responsibilities:
  1. Analyses fleet emission and performance data that will be used in the feasibility studies of new technologies.
  2. Issues internal reports on fleet emissions and other relevant subjects.
  3. Attends vessels to perform in situ research and gather relevant data, as required.
  4. Cooperates with other departments to identify means and actions required to improve performance and reduce vessels’ emissions.
  5. Coordinates with the Technical / Operations / Vessels’ Performance Monitoring departments to gather relevant data and operational feedback.
  6. Cooperates with Vessels’ Performance Monitoring & IT departments to collect, store and transmit vessel’s data to the head office.
  7. Investigates and researches new technologies, conducting their evaluation through feasibility studies (techno-economic reports).
Qualifications / Experience:

1. BSc in Naval Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics Physics or Business related field.
2. Post-graduate degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
3. Minimum 2 years of experience at a similar position.
4. Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
5. Fluency in English.
6. Computer literate.

  • Jul 22, 2025
  • S&Q Auditor
Position: S&Q Auditor
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: SQ Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Conducts Internal ISM/ISPS Audits and MLC inspections to assess the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the established controls and procedures.
  • Prepares the vessels as required in order to comply with international auditing requirements.
  • Supports the vessels through External ISM/ISPS Audits and MLC inspections.
  • Drafts the Internal Audit plan/charter and prepares Audit reports.
  • Keeps records of imposed Non Conformities/Observations from Internal & External Audits and follows up corrective actions in order to enhance the implementation of respective requirements.
  • Monitors certificates, Internal & External Audit reports through Navision in order to ensure for the validity onboard the vessels and the will be carried out within the required interval.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field.
  • Postgraduate degree in Maritime Studies or in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience at a similar position in a shipping company.
  • Knowledge of applicable ISM / ISPS / MLC standards.
  • Certified Auditor from recognized training center.
  • Computer literate.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to monitor and stay abreast of developments in legislation and international requirements changes.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Technical Superintendent
Position: Technical Superintendent
Department: Technical
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Fleet Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Organizes and implements courses of action for matters of technical nature arising onboard vessels.
  • Instructs, coordinates and monitors works / repairs.
  • Follows up on the maintenance status, condition and operation of assigned vessels and co-operates with the crew, in order to ensure that assigned vessels are operating in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Attends vessels and periodically sails on-board to ensure the technical condition of the equipment.
  • Monitors and verifies vessel’s performance, supervises repairs, reports findings, follows-up closure of defects etc.
  • Provides training and technical advice to shipboard personnel, as necessary.
  • Implements effectively preventive maintenance of ship’s hull, main machinery, deck machinery, etc.
  • Monitors Class and Flag State requirements and plans required surveys accordingly.
  • Deals with any damage repairs or modifications, preserving the vessels commercial competence.
  • Monitors all technical problems, major defects and follows-up, until corrective action is verified.
  • Controls and monitors the lub-oil and bunker quality and consumption.
  • Prepares repairs / conversions, dry-docking, special surveys, damage and voyage repairs, and specifications and supervises the execution of all such works.
  • Attends delivery of new acquisitions.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • 1. Degree in Marine Engineering / Naval Architecture and minimum 6 years of office experience or Chief Engineer’s license, minimum 3 years of sea service as Chief Engineer and 1 year of office experience as Superintendent Engineer.
  • 2. Fluency in English.
  • 3. Computer literate.
  • 4. Excellent communication skills.
  • 5. Travel mobility.
  • Jul 22, 2025
  • Vessels IT Officer
Position: Vessels IT Officer
Department: Information Technology (IT)
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: IT Director
Responsibilities:
  • Installs, configures and troubleshoots laptops, printers, mobiles, tablets, storage systems and network devices (hardware, operating systems and software applications).
  • Monitors IT systems’ performance and ensures system availability and reliability.
  • Performs system and network updates/upgrades.
  • Maintains IT security and backup solutions.
  • Is responsible to ensure Master’s and Chief Engineer’s familiarization on company’s IT systems.
  • Travels on board for maintenance or troubleshooting reasons, whenever required.
  • Handles invoices’ checking, reconciliation, processing and filing for all vendors and technical / solution suppliers (office communications, vessels’ satellite and mobile communications, ICT equipment, procurement).
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or any similar field.
  • Post-graduate studies in a relevant discipline will be considered an asset.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in shipping and knowledge of ships automation systems will be considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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