Features of employment of seafarers

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To get a high-paying job on an international class ship, a seafarer needs a lot to know and be able to. The first prerequisite is education. Of course, you can get a job without it, but it will be the lowest paid and hard work of all possible at sea. But with a diploma, especially confirmed by hours of the paycheck, you can get a job in more lucrative positions: minder, 1st class sailor, assistant chief mechanic, electrician, etc. Officers can immediately apply for the positions of chief engineer, first and second assistant, and after several flights they themselves become captains.

However, education is not the only condition for getting a job at sea as a mechanic or senior sailor. Even with a title, it is not always possible to get an ideal job the first time.

Reasons for refusing to work on a seagoing vessel

1. First of all, it is a low level of English. Even if you have a certificate of passing the Marlins test of the appropriate level, after the interview, you may be refused. It is not enough to have knowledge in your luggage, you need to be able to apply it.
2. Lack of experience or insufficient sailing license is a common formulation for refusal, both when hiring officers and ratings. The only way out is to lower the bar and sign a contract for a less significant position in the hope of moving up the career ladder during the service.
3. Previous layoffs - inappropriate behavior in the workplace, conflict, alcohol consumption, etc. You can get rid of negative characteristics by changing the intermediary agency, but an employee who has changed several agencies is also not inclined to hire.
4. For the same reason, someone who is constantly changing employers may be refused. This mainly concerns officers, however, a good sailor will also be invited to re-contract if he has proved himself to be a diligent and efficient worker. Of course, not all shipowners value loyalty, but they are still in the majority.

How to get a high paying job for seafarers

The requirements for Ukrainian seamen are increasing every year - the competition with the Filipinos, who are less prepared, but who know English perfectly and are ready to work for less pay, affects. The only solution that suggests itself in this situation is to invest in yourself and your skills. Many Ukrainian crewing companies provide assistance to those who are ready to study and improve their qualifications. Marine MAN not only accepts the ISF Marlin Test for seafarers, but also organizes online English lessons and vocational training courses for everyone. You don't need any special equipment: it is enough to have a stable Internet connection, a smartphone and a headset. Training takes place in Skype, the schedule of classes is drawn up in advance for a week.

English lessons are aimed primarily at the conversational process. In fact, this is an hour of speaking practice under the guidance of an experienced teacher who will correct all mistakes and help you understand all the subtleties. The cost of classes is the same as in regular English online schools, but the involvement in a specific topic is maximum. Another thing is theoretical courses for obtaining a new profession. Their passage is mandatory to get a job on tankers: gas carriers, oil and chemical carriers of various classes and tonnage, where special knowledge and the ability to properly respond to a difficult situation are primarily valued. In addition, our specialists conduct short STCW courses with passing and receiving a diploma in one day.