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By Max Bellamy

It might be an exotic dream to work aboard a cruise liner but can be just as exhausting. Among the 300 or so liners, the minimum crew is a couple of hundred. Some liners have crews of 500 or more. However, with this many employees working together at such close range, you will get to know many people very well over a period of time this way.

There are a variety of employment opportunities on cruise ships. There are positions available in the many entertainment venues on board including singers, dancers musicians, comedians and photographers. Competition is tough because the cruise line look for only the best in their fields in order to guarantee passenger satisfaction. Positions are also found in the ship’s casinos and shops and eating facilities. These consist of waiters, waitresses, hosts, chefs, security, card dealer, slot attendants, clerks, etc. All luxury yachts need crews (marine and deck jobs) to maintain and operate the vessel, and health clubs, spas and salons are always looking for experienced staff. Openings are often found for engineers, technicians, and other crew positions.

A medical staff is also hired for the general well being of passengers and in case of emergencies. There is at least one physician and a nurse, and on some liners there are also massage and physiotherapists as part of the ship’s staff.

Basically, people in all fields can apply for marine jobs. They pay well and a vacation is an added bonus. Applying and getting the job is the toughest part. The rest is, as everyone says, a breeze.

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By Zeny C. Rabina

Training is a way to uplift or enhance the knowledge and skills of certain individuals. It is not only the concept of merely passing the training, but rather it is the acquisition and application of these basic skills that an individual should put into his mind.

Proficiency in this particular skills is not only a requirement but a tool that may make or undo especially as seafarer. Knowledge and expertise in this field may define the dividing line between theory and shipboard experience.

Seamen are required to have proper and extensive training ashore and aboard a vessel for a complete knowledge and correct response.

Every year, lives are lost and millions of dollars worth of damages are caused by fires on ships. Human error is by far the most common causes of fires. It is often a single careless act that endangers the lives of all crew and the shipowner’s property. This brief factual accounts of fires which occured in several types of vessel illustrate some of the risks. Every member of the crew has a part to play in preventing fires and this applies not only to firefighting methods.

Always take a long critical look at your ship.

Is there any place where failure or malfunction could bring disaster? The danger spots are machinery, accommodation and cargo spaces.

Unfortunately, sometimes, because of lack of knowledge, training and experience, the unexpected situations often result in huge losses and tragedies.

“PREVENTION IS THE REMEDY”