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Multipurpose vessel: operating features, crew tasks and employment opportunities
The modern sea transportation market requires high flexibility, which is especially important when working with different types of cargo. This is where they are in demand multipurpose vessels - universal watercraft capable of transporting both general and oversized, liquid or bulk cargo. These ships are the real workhorses of the merchant fleet, offering unique conditions for work and professional development of seafarers.
Let's try to figure out what's different multipurpose vessel from other types of fleet, what features are typical for working on board it and what benefits the crew receives.
What is a multipurpose vessel (MPV)?
This vehicle is designed to transport a wide range of cargo, including:
general cargo (packed or on pallets),
heavy equipment,
containers,
liquid and bulk materials.
Main design features:
Universal holds. The spaces inside the vessel are adapted to accommodate different types of cargo, often with the possibility of transformation and partitions.
Own lifting mechanisms. Most MPVs are equipped with cranes and winches that allow cargo to be loaded/unloaded even in ports with limited infrastructure.
Reinforced decks. They are designed for the installation of heavy equipment, containers, and sometimes for open transport of goods.
Such vessels are in demand in logistics between small ports and regions with weak port infrastructure - this allows cargo to be delivered to places where a container ship or tanker cannot cope.
Features of working on a multi-purpose vessel
MPV service characterized by richness, technical complexity and constant change of tasks. Things to consider:
Variety of operations. Each flight may involve handling different types of cargo. The crew needs to quickly adapt to new requirements, monitor proper stowage, fastening and safety.
High technical training. Since some operations are performed manually or using on-board equipment, crew members must be proficient in working with lifting mechanisms and loading systems.
Flexible schedule. MPV flights may vary in duration. Ports of call are often irregular and berths are longer than on container ships.
Safety. Due to the variety of cargo and not always stable mooring conditions, the work requires strict adherence to instructions and increased attention to safety.
Despite a certain labor intensity, service on a multi-purpose vessel provides seafarers with a number of significant advantages: the development of universal skills, career growth, and the opportunity to travel on various routes. These vessels are in demand in unstable economic conditions, as they are capable of replacing several types of fleet at once.Accommodation, food and all basic expenses are covered by the shipowner, which allows seafarers to effectively accumulate funds.
How to find work on a multipurpose vessel?
If you want to start or continue your career in MPV, pay attention to the vacancies on our Marine MAN website. On the site you can use convenient filters, indicate:
the type of vessel you are interested in;
desired position, level of experience;
flag, fleet, voyage duration;
additional requirements.
With us, you will find a job in the fleet as quickly as possible, most importantly, safely and without problems.