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Deck Jobs aboard a Cruise Ship

Working on a cruise ship can be an exhilarating adventure. You can visit places that you would otherwise only fantasize about, and get paid while doing it. And if you have the necessary experience and/or desire to work on deck, here some positions that might suit you.

The captain
If you’re looking for stature, this is the position for you.  You’ll need the necessary experience and educational background to be able to oversee the operation of the ship, and if you have it, it can be financially rewarding.  Companies usually require more than five years of experience as an assistant captain (staff captain) and the appropriate maritime-related degree.  Salaries can top the $10,000 per month level.  Plus your room and board is paid for.

The captain’s assistant
If you’re not ready for the big leagues, consider a position as the captain’s assistant, also termed the staff captain.  Basically, this person is second in command and is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the vessel.  To be considered for the position, you’ll need similar experience behind your belt and a degree from a recognized maritime institute of learning.  Salaries are still respectable – about $6,000 per month, plus, of course, free room and board.

First officer on board
The first officer on board a vessel is responsible for supervising operations on the bridge.  This person also oversees all of the nautical equipment on board, as well as emergency equipment needed for a fast exit, such as the ship’s lifeboats.  Again, previous experience is required as well as the appropriate education.

Security personnel
Security staff ensures the safety and well being of the passengers on board.  These individuals check suspicious luggage, as well as any suspicious passengers or crew on board.  They are also responsible for overseeing any safety training and implementation of safety procedures if necessary.  Previous experience in the security profession is necessary for this position.

Deckhand
A deckhand basically refers to the ship’s handyman on board.  This person is responsible for handling any maintenance issues that pop up while at sea.  Though no real experience on board a ship is needed, it’s important that the individual has a wide working knowledge of general repair jobs.

Able seaman
This position is open to those with little or no experience.  The able seaman’s responsibilities include general type maintenance jobs.

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18 Responses to “Deck Jobs aboard a Cruise Ship”

  • Nitin Kumar Singh says:

    Sir ,
    I Nitin 21 year old , want to work on ship cruse ,
    So kindly anyone help me to find such job.
    Nitin
    My Email Id is : ynitscool@gmail.com

  • Okagbare Matthew D says:

    I need a job as able seaman.

    Thanks.

  • Sabri says:

    I’m Sabri!!I’am 22 years old,searching for work as able seamen on board a Cruise Ship.i have all necessary certificates with great experience on board cargo ship as well as passenger ship! so kindly anyone help!!
    waiting for your’s answer!thank you very much!

  • admin says:

    For you who are looking for a job on a cruise, you can visit Cruise Direct site. They’re hiring new staff now.

  • AARON says:

    HI sir i am aaron samson, i like to work in a ship so sir if there any job pls mail me well i am good in english…and i like hard job

  • MALIK says:

    HELLO SIR,
    i am malik abass from india,iam AB ,i want to work on passenger ship ,i can speak english very well ,and my personilty also suits me on cruise ship ,i have all the documents with some experience on other types of ships ,so,if you need any AB the send me one mail on :marinermalik@gmail.com

  • Aleksey says:

    Dear All,

    All my life on PAX Ships –

    my CV and References herewith attached…

    If there is any opportunity for me – to get Staff Captain/ Chief Officer Employment (You can give me the Hardest ship) – I’ll be oblige to You…

    Beforehand Thank You…

    P.S.: My Permanent Residence is Czech Republic and I have Shengen Visa – All my certificates/ licenses/ medical – are valid (I signed off two weeks ago);
    If You happy with my CV/ References – I can be directly in Touch with Office…

    Regards,
    Staff Captain
    Aleksey Osipov

    CV
    Name : Oleksiy Osipov
    D.O.B. : 15 May 1971
    P.O.B. : Odessa;
    Odessa: +380661745499; +380663602382;
    Praha: +420776243450
    E-mail: aolucky@rambler.ru

    Marital Status: Married.
    Objective : To obtain employment as a
    Staff Captain in a reliable PAS maritime company where I will be able to apply my
    Knowledge and experience for the prosperity of the company.
    Qualifications: Deep Sea Captain. Certificate No.01502/2004/01,issued Izmail 28.07.2004;
    Endorsement No. 01502/2004/01, issued Izmail 15.04.2009.
    Experience : 1986-1989 Odessa Maritime School No.17.
    1989-1995 Odessa State Marine Academy. No.-ЛЗ No.000835-
    Navigator.
    From To Ship’s
    name Vsl
    type Dwt Flag Company Rank
    June95 Dec 95 Communist Cargo 10000 Ukr. BLASCO 3rd Off
    Feb 96 Aug 96 Academic Jangel Cargo 11000 Ukr. BLASCO 3rd Off
    Aug 96 July 97 Odessa Sky PAS 2452 Ukr. BLASCO 2nd Off
    Jan 98 Apr98 Karelia PAS 2452 Ukr. BLASCO 2nd Off
    Apr 98 May 98 Switzerland PAS 3000 Liber. Bateau Shipping Ltd. 2nd Off
    Sep 98 July 99 Club 1 PAS 2452 St.Vinc. Maritime &
    Leasing Ltd. 2nd Off
    June00 Oct 00 Delphin PAS 2452 Malta Dolphin
    Maritime Ltd. 2nd Off
    May 01 Sep 01 Golden Princess PAS 1638 Bahamas Golden
    Princess Ltd. 2nd Off
    Dec 01 May 02 Alexander The Great PAS 1500 St.Vinc. Oberon Cruise Lines Ltd. Safety Off
    Dec 02 May 03 Island Adventure PAS 2452 Bahamas Meridian Ship Managers Ltd. Safety Off
    May 03 July 03 Ocean Breeze
    (sold vsl) PAS 6984 Bahamas Celebration World Cruises Inc. Deck Off
    Jan 04 May 04 Sunbird
    (sold vsl) PAS 5237 Bahamas Sun Cruises Deck Off
    Oct. 04 Jan.05 Ambassador II PAS GT
    7.747 Bahamas ISP Safety Off
    Apr.
    05 Feb.06 Explorer PAS GT
    24318 Baham
    as V.SHIPS/Stellar Maritime S.A.
    Trust
    Company
    Complex 1st
    Off.
    Aug.
    06 Mar.07 Vistamar PAS St.Vinc/Malta Niteroi Shipping Co. Ltd./
    V.Ships Leisure gr. Safety Off./
    Ch. Off.
    June 07 Feb.08 f.Diamond PAS 11621 Malta F.Lines Inc.,Marshall Islands/
    V.Ships Leisure gr. Staff Captain
    July 08 Feb.09 ISLAND SKY PAS 4200 Bahamas ISP Staff Captain
    June 09 Oct.09 ISLAND SKY PAS 4200 Bahamas ISP Staff Captain
    Nov.
    09 Feb.10 Bahamas
    Celebration PAS GT
    35855 Bahamas ISP Staff Captain
    June 10 Nov.10 Scotia Prince PAS GT
    12087 Bahamas ISP Staff Captain
    Jan. 11 Mar.11 Scotia Prince PAS GT
    12087 Bahamas ISP Staff Captain
    Computer literacy:OK,as a user.
    Languages : English-proficient/fluent.
    Interests : reading, music, swimming.
    References :
    CHARACTER REFERENCES:
    Name Company Position Addres Phone Number
    Scott Will ISP VP Marine Operations tel+1 786 340 7349; tel+1 305 573 6355
    Dosios Konstantinos ISP Captain
    Immo Burchard Von Schnurbein. ISP Captain
    George Pallas ISP Captain tel+44 7932 490020
    Alexey Zakalashnyuk ISP Captain tel+7 921 735 61 37
    Georg Thomas ISP Captain 447932490020 Tel 0 46 21 / 3 65 81; 0172/9868640;
    Peter Fielding ISP Captain Tel +447786270868,
    V.Ships Leisure,Monaco Phone: (377) 92 05 10 50 Fax: (377) 92 05 94 10 or 11
    Tlx: 469952 MC
    Gabriele Carcaterra +393495143360 V.Ships Leisure,Monaco Captain 393495143360 393495143360
    Sun Cruises. Wavell House,Holcombe Road,Helmshore,Rossendale, Lancashire.BB4 4NB.England,United Kingdom.
    Nikolay Dudukalov +380654261338 Captain 3,80654E+11
    Celebration World Cruises Inc.Imperial Majesty Cruise Line. 2950 Gateway Drive,Pompano Beach,Florida 33069; Tel.(01) 954 956 9505. Tel.(01) 954 956 9505.
    Golden Princess Ltd.Eurasia Shipping &Management. 22A Floor,Chinachem Exchange Square 1 Hoi Wan Street,
    Quarry Bay,Hong Kong.Tel.(852)2561 8838 Tel.(852)2561 8838

    My Contacts:
    E-mails: aolucky@rambler.ru ; aohappy@front.ru
    Tel.: Odessa: +380 66 360 23 82 ; +380 66 174 54 99
    Tel.: Praha: +420 776 24 34 50

    Date: 27/03/2011 Sincerely,
    Aleksey Osipov
    Documents files attached:
    On photo-birth-mark.

  • Shawn Fernandes says:

    Hi Shawn Here, Nothin Much to Say, Jus wanna Let you know that i am Lookin out for a Job. And the most Important thing that i dont have any past Experience. If you can really help me out with the same it would be really Appreciated. Email – shawnfernandes20@gmail.com

  • casey says:

    hello, my name is casey, i am 22 years old, i am looking for a new job
    opportunity to work on cruise ships, i am a very hard work who can multitask, if you can help me please email me.

  • casey says:

    hello, my name is casey, i am 22 years old, i am looking for a new job
    opportunity to work on cruise ships, i am a very hard work who can multitask, if you can help me please email me.
    caseyvamp@live.ie

  • joe says:

    The pay on cruise ships suck..all round.. u can make so much more working in industrial line of work boats… oil pays better than serving some drunk fat lady

  • john paul romero says:

    good day,
    im john paul m. romero,30 yr. old i work in taiwan as a machine operator since august 2008- may 2010.please help me find a job onboard im willing to work hard,any possition can you gave me i will do appreciate.hope you reply back.thanks!

  • john paul romero says:

    E-Mail: johnpaul.romero@yahoo.com

  • akbar khan says:

    dear sir i am 29 year and i am A.B sir i want to work in your ships my sea time is 42 months sir we are poor people if you give me job me and ny all family pray for your long and happy life thank you very much and waiting for your reply

  • admin says:

    For you who want to apply a job in a cruise, you can visit Cruise Direct or Cruise Working.

  • amandeep singh says:

    dear sir, i am a 21year and i am ORDANRY SEAMAN And Also Have a WATCHKEEPING. sir i want a work ur ships my sea time is 12month sir.we are poor person if u give me job me and my family pray for ur long and happy life.i am waiting for ur replay.THANK U SIR……….

  • danny says:

    dear,sir/madam
    hi i am mr danilo umali 39 yrs of age working in macau up to now i want to experince to work in cruisedship,please help me sir to find a job that suitable to my experince i am kitchenhelper at the sme time butchery also experince abroad as a waiter for two yrs in saudi arabia in five star restaurant,or if any cnt of job that i be willng to learnd moere and add to my knowledge sir hope u are give me a good responce for my letter to u sir.i am waitng for my email rply sir and godbless ur company for help people’s any any part of world to find job
    yours truly
    danilo umali

  • gwatts says:

    hello am a 19 year old female from liverpool looking for a job on any cruise ship, i have little experience on sea dbut woul love to learn more sea life experience thsnks
    email genaiwats2011@hotmail.co.uk

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