1. What is an officer and rank? What are their jobs?
Senior crew members include: captain, chief engineer, driver (first mate, second mate and third mate), engineer (second engineer, second engineer) and electrical engineer.
Ordinary crew members include: boatswain, mechanic, sailor, mechanic, cook, waiter and intern.
The driver's main job is to be on duty at the bridge for eight hours, and be responsible for directing sailors to manipulate the ship, locate and avoid.
The main job of the engineer is to be on duty in the engine room, responsible for the daily use and maintenance of the ship's power system and electromechanical equipment.
The main tasks of sailors are: steering on duty on the bridge, overtime daily maintenance, such as rust removal and painting.
The main job of a mechanic is: the daily maintenance of the machine.
2. How long is the training for seafarers? Where is the training place?
For ordinary seafarers, the training time is generally 4 months. Professional training must be conducted in a qualified training institution designated by the National Maritime Safety Administration, and the specific training place shall be contacted by the company with the training institution;
Senior crew members, with training time of 2-3 years, have obtained a nationally recognized junior college or technical secondary school degree in navigation. The training places are maritime universities or maritime vocational and technical colleges recognized by national maritime administrations such as Wuhan, Shanghai and Dalian.
3. What organizational systems are there on board?
Ocean-going freighters are generally over 10,000 tons, and the crew of the whole ship is generally 19-24. In addition to the captain and political commissar, there are 8 senior crew members, 10 ordinary crew members and 2 chefs. The crew organization system is divided into deck department and engine department. There is a clear division of posts within each department.
1, deck department. Mainly responsible for cargo stowage, loading and unloading equipment and navigation, hull maintenance and cargo storage during ship operation; The driving equipment of the supervisor includes navigation instruments, signal equipment, navigation books and communication equipment; Responsible for the management of life-saving, fire-fighting and plugging equipment; General maintenance of main cabin, anchor, mooring line and loading and unloading equipment; Responsible for the use and treatment of cargo hold system and fresh water, ballast water and sewage system outside the cabin.
2. Engine Department. Mainly responsible for the management, use and maintenance of main engine, boiler, auxiliary engine and various electromechanical equipment; Be responsible for the management and maintenance of the whole ship's power system.
3. Department of Affairs. Mainly responsible for the catering, life service and financial work of the whole crew.
4. How to classify A-class, B-class and C-class seafarers?
Seafarers are usually classified into Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D according to their routes. A-class seafarers can sail around the world, also known as international seafarers; Class B seafarers can sail along the offshore areas such as Southeast Asia and are regional seafarers; Class c seafarers can sail in coastal navigation areas; Class d seafarers can sail in the inshore navigation area.
5. Is it safe to work on board?
The safety factor of ship navigation is 100 times higher than that of automobiles and motorcycles. As long as you have the courage to take the bus, you can work on the boat with peace of mind. An example can fully illustrate the safety of ship navigation: more than 80% of container ship owners transported by the north-south line at sea in China do not buy accident insurance, which is incredible for automobile transportation and air transportation.
6. Will it hurt to work with foreigners?
China people are the smartest people, and they pay the most attention to social relations. It is easier to get along with foreigners than people from China, but you should break through the English barrier and get to know foreign cultures. Nowadays, China people's international status is increasing day by day just like China's economy and sports. The days of "no dogs allowed in China" are long gone, and there will be no turning back.
7. How do I get paid to work on a ship?
According to different personal requirements, there are two payment forms: 1, monthly cash payment on board (USD); 2. The crew members' families set up personal accounts in the bank and directly transfer their wages to the personal accounts every month.
If the shipping company goes bankrupt and cannot pay wages, the maritime department of the country where the ship is located can auction the ship first and pay the crew wages first. In the case of the shipowner's arrears of wages, seafarers can apply to the Maritime Safety Administration for dismantling, so the shipowner's ship is likely to be detained and released after the wages are paid. So far, there are no arrears of wages.
8. Can seafarers become a profession? What are the career prospects?
The training and employment rate of seafarers is high, the labor intensity is low, and the degree of automation of modern ships is high. Sailors are well paid and can travel around the world. During the stay at the dock, except the seafarers on duty, other seafarers can travel to other places, go to various countries to see the scenery and go shopping.
The living conditions on board are excellent. Every sailor has a bedroom, a bathroom, a wardrobe, a sofa and a desk. Food, clothing, housing and transportation on board are free, and the standard meals are 12- 15 RMB/day, and foreign routes are 4-6 USD/day. Daily necessities are also provided free of charge on board.
Seafarers' companies generally pay endowment insurance, medical insurance and unemployment insurance for seafarers; Working on a ship, the shipowner pays accident insurance for seafarers.
9. If you enter the university through the adult college entrance examination, what is the gold content of the diploma you will get after graduation in the future?
Full-time college diploma in adult education is recognized by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Communications and the Maritime Safety Administration. Before graduation, I took the Marine Bureau's marine engineer certificate examination, and the certificate obtained through the examination is recognized all over the world. The treatment and five-level education given by the crew company. Just look at the competency certificate.
10. Do you want to go on an ocean-going ship after graduation?
Of course. You can board ships with shorter domestic coastal routes; You can also go to a domestic engineering ship and work in the port most of the time; You can also be a tugboat in the port authority.
1 1. What to eat on the boat? Are there any recreational facilities?
There is a refrigerator on board, so you can eat whatever you eat on land. During the voyage, the monthly meal allowance per person is $65,438+050-$265,438+00, which shall be paid separately by the shipowner (not included in the salary). There are TV, DVD, gym, table tennis room, etc. There is a swimming pool and a basketball court on board. There are also various entertainment places and facilities such as bars, dance halls and large restaurants on luxury passenger ships.
12. How to arrange seafarers' holidays? How to solve the travel expenses?
Sailors, mechanics, cooks and other ordinary crew members usually work 8 hours a day on the ship, and senior crew members are responsible for other work besides being on duty for 8 hours; Generally work for 6 to 10 months every year; The time of each voyage is determined according to the task and route.
13. What is the promotion procedure for senior seafarers?
After graduation, the senior crew members are promoted to the third mate/third engineer for one year, the second mate/second engineer 18 months, the first mate/second engineer 12 months and the captain/chief engineer 18 months.
14. Will you get seasick when you work on a ship?
About 60% people get seasick when they first board the ship, but they usually get used to it after working for a few days.
15. Can I contact my family on board?
Yes Domestic routes, China, Japan and South Korea routes can keep in touch at any time with mobile phones; Ships on global routes are equipped with satellite phones, which can be contacted at any time and can also send and receive emails.
16. Who is the candidate? Do you need an interview?
1, graduated from junior high school, got excellent results in the senior high school entrance examination, and was good at English. 2, it should be, previous high school graduates, college entrance examination scores above the local specialist line, preferably excellent English scores.
Every student who signs up needs to be interviewed by the company, and has certain requirements for height, vision and body (no infectious diseases).
17. What courses do maritime colleges need to train?
primary
course
International senior seafarers
driver
Navigation, maritime duty and collision avoidance, ship manipulation, maritime meteorology and oceanography, ship signals, navigation instruments, maritime English, maritime cargo transportation, ship management, ship structure and equipment, maritime commerce and maritime law, introduction to marine engines, international shipping market, shipping management, seafarers' psychology, etc.
turbine
Thermal engineering foundation, drawing foundation and mechanical drawing, marine engine foundation, marine diesel engine, marine auxiliary machinery, marine English, marine maintenance, electrotechnics, marine electrical equipment, marine automation, ship management, etc.
Ordinary crew
seaman
Basic safety, crew responsibilities (main items: simulated steering on bridge, signal flag identification, etc. ), seaman's craft (knotting, cable throwing, aerial work, thread insertion, etc. ), maritime English, English listening and conversation.
Mechanic
Basic safety, marine diesel engine, marine auxiliaries, marine electrical, marine engine management, mechanic on duty (main items: disassembly of diesel engine and auxiliary engine and operation management of main and auxiliary engine), mechanic English, English listening and conversation, metalworking (lathe worker, fitter, welder).
18. What are the seafarers' certificates?
Seaman's certificate, crew service book, certificate of competency, "four certificates" (ship fire fighting, first aid at sea, lifeboat and raft operation, survival at sea), etc. Officers should also obtain "three certificates" (radar observation radar simulator, automatic radar plotter, wireless telephone communication); Class A and B seafarers also have health certificates, international vaccination certificates, passports, etc. Special crew members shall obtain corresponding special professional training certificates.