MERCHANT SHIP
PT Pro Maritime Indonesia provides a platform to be able to sail by providing commercial vessels where the commercial vessels are carried supplies, building materials, trade goods, and luxury items to and from ports throughout the country and the globe, categorizes ships as oil tankers, bulk (and combination) carriers, general cargo ships, container ships, and “other ships”.
Merchant ship categories:
- Cargo Ship: A cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another. Cargo ships are usually specially designed for the task, often being equipped with cranes and other mechanisms to load and unload, and come in all sizes.
- Bulk Carrier: A bulk carrier is a ship used to transport bulk cargo items such as iron ore, bauxite, coal, cement, grain and similar cargo. Bulk carriers can be recognized by large ox-like hatches on deck, designed to slide outboard or fold ore-and-aft to enable access for loading or discharging cargo.
- Container Ship: A container ship is a cargo ship that carries its cargo in standardized containers, in a technique called containerization. These ships are a common means of commercial intermodal freight transport.
- Tanker: A tanker is a ship designed to transport liquids in bulk. Tankers can range in size from several hundred tons, designed to serve small harbours and coastal settlements, to several hundred thousand tons, with these being designed for long-range haulage.
CRUISE SHIP
The requirements to work on a cruise ship To work on a cruise ship, you must meet the following basic requirements:
- Be at least 18 or 21 years old
- Meet the language fluency requirements
- Have a valid passport
- Have the required visa or work permit
- Have a basic safety training certificate
- Pass a medical examination
- Pass a criminal background check
- Have no visible tattoos or piercings
Cruises Ship is a ship that has a function as a means of recreation and entertainment to the passengers. A cruise ship is also a ship equipped with various facilities such as room space, restaurant, cafe, bar, casino, discotheque, pub, swimming pool and various other facilities
like an international standard hotel.
Jobs are on offer
- Accommodation staff – positions include laundry staff, cleaners and stewards. These are for students and graduates with an interest in hospitality.
- Bar, restaurant and kitchen staff – the former is ideal for those with experience of bar work, especially if it involves cocktail making. Experienced waiting staff and professional chefs are also required by cruise companies.
- Casino staff – if you’re an experienced croupier, working in the ship’s casino could be a great option.
- Deck and engine room staff – these are responsible for maintenance and, therefore, the safety of passengers. Language skills may be useful for these positions. Roles will suit those with a degree or experience in engineering or deck.
- Entertainment staff – one of the most competitive routes, these roles suit graduates who can dance, sing, host, or are qualified swimming instructors. You may even be tasked with arranging and leading excursions in a holiday representative, tourism officer or tour manager capacity.
- Fitness and beauty staff – for graduates with experience of, and qualifications in hairdressing, manicures, pedicures, massage and personal training.
- IT staff – on board information technology teams oversee and support all shipboard IT systems and operations. Roles suit those with a degree or experience in information technology.
- Managers – positions are available with cruise companies both on land and at sea. These roles are ideal for those with experience or qualifications in business, management or leisure, travel or tourism management. Discover how to answer common management interview questions.
- Medical staff – cruise companies are responsible for the health and safety of all passengers so medical staff are essential. Available jobs include on board doctors, nurses and paramedics.
• Nannies and children’s entertainers – qualified nannies and people with experience of leading kids’ clubs are in high demand, to babysit in the evenings or provide daytime entertainment. These openings may be ideal if you’ve studied childcare.
- Retail staff – on-board shops will employ graduates with experience of working in a retail environment.
The best cruise lines to work for:
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Royal Caribbean
- Princess Cruises
- MSC Cruises
- P&O Cruises
- Holland America Line
- Cunard
- Costa Cruises
- AIDA Cruises
- Marella Cruises
- Celebrity Cruises
- Disney Cruise Line
