• 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


  • Jun 17, 2025
  • Crew Operator
Position: Crew Operator
Department: Crew
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Crew Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Selects qualified crew according to all standard operating procedures and guidelines of STCW & flag state- vessel requirements and plans their assignment on specific vessels.
  • Maintains personal medical and training records as well as certification data for all vessels’ personnel.
  • Arranges all visa / immigration formalities needed in order to ensure their safe embarkation or disembarkation via communication with agents and/or manning agencies.
  • Administers all necessary traveling (i.e., ticketing, visa, immigration etc.) of crew and/or superintendents.
  • Plans crew changes at convenient ports.
  • Enters all crew-related information into company’s database.
  • Arranges Skype interviews and briefings.
  • Deals with accounting crew matters concerning monthly home allotments / SOA / FWA / cash advances / MPOs.
  • Checks invoices / DA / SOA regarding crew expenses.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably in shipping.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience as a Crew Operator at a shipping company, preferably with bulkers. 
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Jun 17, 2025
  • Vetting Officer
Position: Vetting Officer
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: SQ Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Monitors pre-vetting preparations and prepares the vessel for vetting inspections, as per the Company’s standards, SMS requirements and all international and flag state legislation (also based on Dry-BMS standards).
  • Carries out investigation analysis, following the completion of on board inspections.
  • Assists the vessels during vetting inspections.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Familiarity with pre-vetting / vetting inspections' requirements,
  • Captain Class A diploma or Chief Engineer’s license or BSc in Naval Architecture / Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience at a similar position of a shipping company.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Jun 16, 2025
  • Post Fixtures Officer
Position: Post Fixtures Officer
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: Post Fixtures Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Handles the assigned fleet’s C/P claims (off-hire / demurrage / other disputes) presented by / or to Charterers, collaborating with the Post Fixtures Officers team, as required.
  • Controls hire and freight collection.
  • Handles / follows up on undisputed balances, invoices against charterers’ hire statements and funds received from charterers and their balances.
  • Monitors vessels’ voyage and daily operations to follow up on fixtures and potential claims.
  • Prepares weekly and other relevant reports, as requested by the Post Fixtures Manager or the top management team.
  • Checks and submits for approval the brokerage commission invoices and forwards same to the Accounting department for settlement.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in shipping, law, chartering or any relevant field.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in post-fixing and claims handling at a ship-owning company, preferably with bulkers.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of Charter Party clauses and claims handling.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English.
  • MS Office Literacy.
  • Jun 12, 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.
  • Jun 11, 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.
  • Jun 10, 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.
  • Jun 10, 2025
  • MSQ Coordinator
Position: MSQ Coordinator
Department: Marine Safety & Quality
Company: Starbulk SA
Reports to: SQ Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Supports all quality, health, safety, security and environmental matters.
  • Assists his/her supervisor to follow up on the implementation of the emergency response plans, the ISM / ISPS / MLC codes, as well as of any other international or local regulations.
  • Provides vessels with class and flag certificates necessary for trading, as instructed by his/her supervisor.
  • Implements the Environmental Management System (EMS) and promotes the environmental awareness of the vessels and the office personnel.
  • Monitors that the Company’s Safety and Environmental protection systems, policies and working instructions are properly and effectively implemented.
  • Monitors and supplies the service of alcohol meters.
  • Arranges and follows up on fresh water and crew drug and alcohol tests.
  • Keeps record of vessels’ logbooks and endorsements.
  • Enters all MSQ data in the Company’s electronic system.
  • Inserts department’s invoices in the system and follows up on DAs.
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 4 year of experience at the Safety & Quality department of a shipping company.
  • Knowledge of ISM / ISPS / MLC.
  • Computer literate.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Jun 09, 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.
  • Jun 09, 2025
  • Post Fixture Assistant
Position: Post Fixture Assistant
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk
Reports to: Post Fixtures Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Supports the Post Fixtures Officers with the assigned fleet’s C/P claims (off-hire / demurrage / other disputes) presented by / or to Charterers, as required.
  • Assists the Post Fixtures team to handles / follow up on undisputed balances and invoices against charterers’ hire statements.
  • Follows up on vessels’ voyage and daily operations to assist in the handling of fixtures and potential claims.
  • Supports the Post Fixtures Officers with the preparation of weekly and other relevant reports, as requested by the Post Fixtures Manager.
  • Provides assistance, as required, in order to submit for approval the brokerage commission invoices and forwards them to the Accounting department for settlement.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in Shipping, Economics or Law.
  • Previous relevant experience will be considered an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English.
  • MS Office Literacy.
  • Team spirit.
  • Jun 06, 2025
  • Purchaser (Cyprus-based)
Position: Purchaser (Cyprus-based)
Department: Purchasing
Company: Ship Procurement Services Company (Cyprus) Ltd.
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.

  • Jun 04, 2025
  • Charter Party Desk
Position: Charter Party Desk
Department: Chartering
Company: Interchart
Reports to: Commercial Director
Responsibilities:
  1. Reviews charter party contracts.
  2. Reviews charter party contracts and ensures their accuracy.
  3. Maintains accurate records of all charter agreements.
  4. Provides updates to internal stakeholders regarding charter status and obligations.
  5. Identifies potential contractual risks or disputes.
  6. Ensures timely issuance and accuracy of charter party documentation.
  7. Coordinates amendments or addenda as needed
Qualifications / Experience:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Business Administration or any other relevant field.
  2. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  3. Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal and contractual documents.
  4. Excellent organization and time-management skills.
  5. Efficient time management with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
  6. Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
  • Jun 03, 2025
  • Accountant
Position: Accountant
Department: Accounting
Company: Ship Procurement Services SA
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
  • Jun 03, 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.
  • May 27, 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.
  • May 23, 2025
  • Training Officer
Position: Training Officer
Department: Marine, Safety & Quality (MSQ)
Company: Starbulk
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.
  • Jan 01, 1970
  • Assistant Operator
Position: Assistant Operator
Department: Operations
Company: Starbulk S.A.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Responsibilities:
  • Assisting the fleet operators in all aspects of the day-to-day operations, monitors the daily communication with the vessels and sends messages and instructions to the vessels or third parties under the supervision and instructions of the fleet operator or the operations manager.
  • Updates the company’s the position list and the operations department’s files and records as and when required.
  • Appoints agents (via HarborLab or otherwise) and informs company’s departments about changes in the vessel’s itinerary and the appointed agents in every port under the supervision and instructions of the fleet operator or the operations manager.
  • Distributes various weekly reports, such as the position list, cargo holds condition, significant events report etc., under the supervision of the operations manager.
  • Assists the fleet operator with the various documents and questionnaires required during fixture negotiations.
  • Providing administrative support e.g. taking messages, arranging meetings, sending and handling courier parcels etc.
  • Processing third parties’ invoices for payment.
Qualifications / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate degree in Shipping.
  • Knowledge of basic shipping terms, basic charter party clauses, familiarity with vessels’ description.
  • Sea-going experience will be an additional asset.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail.

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