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Requirements on application

Aged 21 or over and physically fit, with smart appearance, you'll need enthusiasm, commitment and be able to speak fluent English. You need not necessarily have previously worked onboard a ship, however you must have solid Retail experience in one of our core product areas: Fashion, Fine Jewellery, Fragrance & Cosmetics, Gifts & Souvenirs, Accessories

Requirements post interview

Successful candidates will be required to obtain the following certificates and visas. All information on how to obtain these will be included in your offer of employment.

C1D VISA

You will need to contact the American Embassy in London (Tel: 0904 2450100) for an appointment. They will send you the necessary applications forms, and you will need to pay for the VISA at the post office before you attend, and take the receipt with you. On the day of your appointment we suggest you arrive early as they operate a ticket system, so you will have to queue. The interview should only take about half an hour and you will be told at the time if you have been successful. Your passport with the VISA will be forwarded to you within 10 working days.

Medical

Very basic medical which includes an eye test, hearing test and will take around 20 minutes. List of approved medical practitioners (.pdf file) NOTE: To read the .pdf file linked to above, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download). Click here to get it now (this will open the download page in a new window)

Certificates Required

All the certificates highlighted below are covered by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and amended in 1995. (The STCW Code). Section A-VI details the mandatory minimum requirements for familiarisation and basic safety training for seafarers. On successful completion of any of the following courses an MCA approved certificate will be issued. BASIC SEA SURVIVAL (PST) - 1 day The aim of the course is to give all seafarers the essential basic knowledge and experience of Personal Survival Techniques and principals that can be applied to maximise their chances of survival in the event of a marine casualty. The course will commence in the morning with theory in the classroom and then move to the swimming pool in the afternoon for the wet drill. The pool will be specially equipped with a jumping platform, emergency alarms, water spray and sound and lighting effects in order to enhance the realism of the procedures undertaken. For the wet drill exercise you should provide a clean boiler suit or some out door clothing, i.e. sweatshirt, tracksuit bottoms or light trousers, along with your own towel. Swimming costumes or trunks should be worn under the clothing. Lifejackets will be worn throughout the drill and therefore all parts of the exercise are capable of being accomplished by non-swimmers. The course is to be assessed in three ways. The wet drill will be assessed with regards to the practical nature of the exercises. Oral assessments will take place throughout the duration of the course. A written / oral multiple choice test will be held at the end of the theory. Personal Survival One Day Techniques Course (.doc Word file) List of PST Centres (.doc Word file) CROWD MANAGEMENT - half day This course is designed for anyone having responsibility for the safety of passengers in an emergency situation. The course covers emergency procedures, the identification of stress and communication and control methods for situation involving passengers and crew members.

Additional Certificates

FIRE PREVENTION & FIRE FIGHTING - 2½ days This course is designed to form part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers with designated safety duties. It deals with the precautions to be taken to minimize the risk of fires aboard ships, the way in which fires are caused and the first aid means of extinguishing them. The course includes practical training in the use of fire extinguishers, hoses and other fire fighting equipment. It also covers the use of breathing apparatus for fire fighting and rescue purposes. The theory sessions are conducted by experienced master mariners followed by practical exercise on the fire ground and in a multi-storey steel fire unit fitted with simulated shipboard compartments, which is used for live fire training. ELEMENTARY FIRST AID - 1 day A one-day course designed to form part of the mandatory minimum requirements for familiarisation and basic safety training for all seafarers with designated emergency duties. There are no pre-requisites for the course and the day consists of a mixture of theory and practical sessions. PERSONAL SAFETY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PSSR) - half day The course forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers assigned safety or pollution prevention duties. Its objectives are to give basic induction training in safety procedures and accident prevention and to familiarise personnel with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels. CHEST X-RAY & DRUGS TEST A few of our vessels also ask for a chest X-ray and drugs test. In these cases we will talk to you individually and can advise how to obtain these in your local area.