1. What is a sailor? Who is a sailor?

A: People who work on seagoing ships are collectively called seafarers. Seafarers are divided into senior seafarers and ordinary seafarers. Seafarers engaged in management work on board are called senior seafarers, also known as cadre seafarers. Including the captain, chief engineer, first mate, second mate, third mate, big tube wheel, second tube wheel and third tube wheel. Seafarers who assist senior seafarers in certain jobs on board are called ordinary seafarers, also known as workers' seafarers.

2. How to classify A-class, B-class and C-class seafarers?

A: Seafarers are usually divided 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.

3. What are the seaman's certificates? What is the gold content of these certificates?

Answer: seaman's certificate, seaman's service book, certificate of competency and "four certificates" (ship fire fighting, first aid at sea, lifeboat and raft operation, and survival at sea); Seafarers 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 professional training certificates.

Seafarer's certificate has high gold content and strong universality, which is universal all over the world. So, with a seaman's certificate, you have a passport to all countries in the world. Boarding an international ocean-going ship can make you a navigator and realize your dream of traveling around the world.

4. What is the market demand of seafarers? Is employment guaranteed?

A: World trade mainly depends on shipping, so shipping is a sunrise industry. At least in the next decade, seafarers will be able to get 100% employment. At present, the supply of graduates from shipping colleges is in short supply.

5. Can seafarers become a profession? What are the career prospects?

A long time ago, seaman was a desirable profession. Any international sailor will strut his head. Sailors not only earn a lot of money, they can travel around the world, but also bring some imported goods to their homes from time to time, which is really enviable. Today, seafarers are still a good job: first, they adopt "order-based" training, and the employment rate of training is higher than that of any key university; Second, the professional income is high, and the training fee invested can be recovered within one year after boarding the ship; Third, the labor intensity is low, and the degree of automation of modern ships is high. Seafarers are mainly on duty and sitting in offices; Fourth, there are many opportunities for promotion. Ordinary crew members can be promoted to senior crew members until the captain (chief engineer).

6. Is it dangerous to work on a ship? What is the working environment on board?

A: Modern ships have advanced equipment, high level of informatization and strong collision avoidance and wind resistance. The accident rate of international shipping ships is 0.3%, which is far safer than land. Ocean-going ships are generally tens of meters wide and 100 meters long or even hundreds of meters long, and the working environment on board is very good.

7. What are the living conditions on board? What insurance does the shipowner pay for seafarers?

A: The living conditions on board are very good. Senior seafarers have bedrooms, offices, bathrooms, bathrooms, desks, wardrobes, sofas, refrigerators and so on. Ordinary seafarers have bedrooms, bathrooms, tables, wardrobes, sofas and so on. All video rooms, table tennis rooms, gyms and karaoke rooms in public places of entertainment.

The crew are free of charge for food, clothing, housing and transportation. The standard meals are 12- 15 RMB/day for domestic routes and $ 4-6 USD/day for foreign routes. Bed sheets, soap, towels, washing powder, toilet paper and other daily necessities are also distributed free of charge.

Seafarers' companies generally pay endowment insurance, medical insurance and unemployment insurance for seafarers; Working on a ship, the shipowner pays accident insurance for seafarers.

8. How long do seafarers work on the ship every day? How long does it take to go to sea every time?

A: Seafarers work on the ship for 8 hours every day. Generally work 8 to 10 months a year; The time of each voyage is determined according to the task and route.

9. How to arrange seafarers' holidays? How to solve the travel expenses?

A: Seafarers usually work for 8 to 10 months and arrange vacations for 2 to 4 months. When disembarking on public holidays, the company is responsible for reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses. Seafarers can also choose working hours and vacation time according to their own needs.

10. What is the current salary of seafarers?

Seafarers' salary generally includes basic salary, navigation allowance and service fee. These three incomes are stable. The exact amount will depend on the route and location. 1 1. How are seafarers paid?

A: The wages on the ship are paid at the end of each month. The labor fee and bonus are paid immediately after each job is completed, and the wages are never in arrears. 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.

12. What is the labor intensity of seafarers?

A: During the voyage, the crew on board shifts three times a day, each shift is 8 hours; Officers are on duty at the bridge, engine room control room or their own rooms; Ordinary sailors (mechanics, sailors) do some chores; After work is free time, you can watch videos, play cards, play chess, chat and take a walk on the deck. During the dock, seafarers are not responsible for loading and unloading goods, and the loading and unloading work is completed by dock workers in the arriving country. In addition to the seafarers on duty, other personnel can go to other places and go sightseeing and shopping in various countries.

13. What if seafarers can't find a place to graduate? What if I can't find a job for personal reasons?

A: If the placement cannot be carried out due to company reasons, all tuition fees will be refunded; Seafarers who are unable to find employment for personal reasons shall bear their own responsibilities.

5. Is the seaman's pension insurance in a shipping company? Can I choose my company freely?

If you enter China Shipping and COSCO, the pension insurance is in Beijing Social Security Co-ordination Center, and the payment standard is higher than other places, so it can't flow freely, and the procedures are very complicated. These are aimed at the employed senior crew members, not the ordinary crew members under the labor contract.

6. What's the difference between a passenger seaman and a cargo seaman? Which is better? Can the cargo ship crew board the passenger ship?

There is no difference between a passenger ship and a cargo ship sailor, but there are more kinds of jobs on a passenger ship, and the crew of a cargo ship needs to attend passenger ship transportation training if they want to get on a passenger ship.

7. How many hours do seafarers work on the ship every day? Are they tired? Can you play computer? Can you call home? Can you surf the Internet? Can I bring my family?

Senior flight attendants work four hours a day in shifts and eight hours a day. They need to be highly nervous. After work, it is your free time. Do whatever you want. If you can't call home while sailing at sea, you will only have the opportunity to call at the coast. Can't surf the Internet. Weitong system is specialized in sending and receiving company information and instructions. No family members. Only the captain and the chief engineer have certain opportunities to bring their families.

8. If you learn well in all aspects, can you work in a foreign company?

If conditions are good, you can go to a famous foreign shipping company. Need an overseas interview.

9. How long can a passport stay in another country? For example, how long can I stay in the United States after going to the United States?

Seafarers have D passports and short-term visas, so they can stay in the United States for 7 days without a visa.

How dangerous is sailing? How long is the right time to work? Get off the boat for 3-5 years. Can you get on the boat in a few years?

At present, the safety of the ship's technical level is already very high, and the danger is not great. You can do more work if you like. As long as you have a certificate, you can still board the ship after disembarking, but the shipping company will also consider whether you still have the ability to work.

1 1. How long does it take for offshore and ocean to run a route back and forth? How many days can I rest when I come back?

Ocean routes take several months, and short ones take more than half a month. They dock near the ocean almost every week, usually for 8- 10 months, and rest for 3-6 months after coming back.

12. Can I study on the boat? Does running a boat affect research and promotion?

There is a lot of spare time on board, so you can arrange it freely, which will not affect your research and promotion. As long as you are qualified, you can take the exam.

Supplement to the question: 13. If you want to take an examination of seafarers, can you do your own research? Do you have this major? Save money and get a certificate?

Both nautical driving and marine engineering have self-study correspondence courses, but to get the certificate, you need to participate in practical training and study, and the probability of getting a big certificate by self-study is equal to zero.

14. How many times does the crew do textual research a year? What's the timetable?

The crew's textual research is arranged once a year, and the Maritime Safety Administration will inform you.

15. Is the crew treatment guaranteed? Some say that three pairs, three tubes and three wheels are at least 5000, while others say that they are at least 10000.

The treatment of senior crew members can still be guaranteed, especially in large companies. The salary of the third mate and the third mate is preferably 1000 US dollars, which is about 1500 US dollars for foreign shipping companies and more than 7,000 US dollars for domestic small companies.

16. I am 28 years old this year. Is it worthwhile to be a sailor again? Forced by life, can you really earn more money? What I am afraid of is that some black intermediaries earn employment placement fees, schools earn training fees, and finally get nothing?

You are a little old for a sailor. Generally speaking, it is not a problem for you to pass the exam and earn a high salary, but it takes at least 2-3 years to become a senior sailor and 2-3 years to practice. Choosing a good intermediary depends on your ability. At present, there are many black-hearted intermediaries, so be careful.

17. how to join a large shipping company, such as cosco, China shipping, or a foreign company, which company has a high salary? Is it easy to change jobs?

There is only one way to join the big ship company. After graduating from full-time navigation courses, you can join such a company by participating in double-election. Well-known shipping companies such as APL, Maersk, Evergreen, OOCL, etc. are highly paid, provided that your comprehensive ability is very strong. Cosco and China Shipping are treated the same.

18. Do seafarers have a fixed owner? Do they need to find another owner after disembarking?

There are two kinds of crew members: the crew employed by big companies belong to shipping companies, and generally sign long-term employment contracts, so you don't need to worry about your work. As long as you want to board the ship, you can tell the company to arrange it. There are also some crew members who have no fixed units and fight guerrilla warfare. If you do a good job, you are still welcome at your old company. If you don't do well, you still have to wander around this circle for a few days.

1. General duties

1. 1 The captain is the captain of a ship. He commands the crew according to law, manages all the affairs of the whole ship and is responsible for the safety of life and property of the whole ship.

Except for accidents or force majeure, the captain shall not change the scheduled voyage of the ship or abandon the ship without justifiable reasons.

1.2 The captain is the chief executive of the ship and the representative of the shipowner. In order to maintain the safety of ships and protect the lives and property of others,

Necessary measures can be taken to deal with possible dangers on board. In order to maintain law and order on board and the legitimate interests of the country,

This is an emergency punishment.

1.3 On behalf of the shipowner, the captain should give priority to the interests of the company to all branches, agents, lessors, shippers, etc.

Give full cooperation and assistance.

1.4 The captain is responsible for keeping the following certificates and paying attention to their timeliness, so that they can be replaced or signed for extension.

1.4. 1 ship nationality certificate;

1.4.2 ship registration certificate;

1.4.3 Ship Inspection and Inspection Certificate;

1.4.4 tonnage certificate;

1.4.5 ship measurement certificate;

1.4.6 certificate;

1.4.7 ship load line certificate;

1.4.8 Ship deratization certificate or deratization exemption certificate;

1.4.9 ship safety equipment certificate;

1.4. 10 ship safety structure certificate;

1.4. 1 1 certificate of loading and unloading machinery and accessories;

1.4. 12 wireless telegraph security certificate;

1.4. 13 radio license;

1.4. 14 liferaft inspection certificate;

1.4. 15 tax payment voucher;

1.4. 16 expense payment receipt;

1.4. 17 American seawater pollution control certificate;

1.4. 18 invoice;

1.4. 19 tonnage certificates of Panama Canal and Suez Canal;

1.4.20 IOPP certificate (foreign); NOPP certificate (nationality)

1.4.2 1 other relevant certificates;

1.4.22 Other relevant documents, such as: crew manual, crew contract, transportation contract and shipping documents; All kinds of equipment

Prepare attachment catalogue, navigation notebook, company regulations and various documents delivered by various shipping management agencies.

1.5 Ship sinking, grounding, collision, fire, loss of goods or other accidents (such as workers being injured and accessories being damaged)

Wait. ), should immediately report to the local branch and company to arrange personnel to assist in handling, and make a maritime report, sent to the shipping administration or

After the notary office issues the visa, it will send a copy back to the loss and insurance department of the company.

1.6 Under any of the following circumstances, the captain should record the whole story, time, place and other relevant matters in detail in the log book.

Make a maritime report (maritime protest) or statement of fact and send it to the shipping administration or notary office that arrives first.

Send visas and telegrams to the company.

1.6. 1 Change the scheduled port or stop for return due to accidents or forced circumstances.

1.6.2 During the voyage, the ship is in shipwreck or other dangers.

1.6.3 Rescue ships or lives in distress.

1.6.4 master's behavior of restraining crew.

1.6.5 death of crew or passengers during navigation or other accidents.

1.6.6 damaged or abnormal container seals were found during the voyage.

1.7 The captain should hold a ship inspection with the supervisor before this round of port arrival to check whether there are contraband, smuggled goods or drugs, and should inform him.

Inform the crew that smuggling or illegal activities are prohibited, and record the contents and date of the notice in the log book.

1.8 Before leaving the port, all departments should be instructed to thoroughly inspect the ship to prevent smuggling.

1.9 Except with permission, the captain or other crew members shall not disclose or publish the business information of the company to the outside world without authorization.

1. 10 If the company requires more, it must be signed by the captain and reported to the company for approval, so that it can be supplemented at the appropriate port. It is not allowed to ask for it privately.

Multi-store distribution.

1. 1 1 If the captain is unable to perform his duties for some reason, he should immediately ask the company to send someone to act as an agent. If the ship is sailing, the driver should be the most responsible.

A senior agent performs his duties.

1. 12 The captain should thoroughly understand all kinds of navigational notices, navigational information, maritime identification rules, collision avoidance regulations and public health recently promulgated.

Laws and regulations of various countries, customs and immigration laws and relevant articles of association of the company.

1. 13 When receiving the ship, the captain should know the task, performance, loading capacity, equipment, horsepower and speed of the main engine of the ship in detail.

Fuel and fresh water loads, as well as the statutory characteristics of navigation equipment, life-saving equipment, fire fighting equipment, navigation equipment, etc. , to achieve

For the task of safe navigation, the money on board should also be handed over clearly, and if there is a deficit, it will be responsible for compensation.

1. 14 The captain should strictly urge his subordinates to make all preparations in accordance with the regulations to meet the inspection of relevant posts (US Coast Guard inspection, Hong Kong).

Port supervision inspection, Panama safety inspection, ship grade inspection, oil pollution prevention inspection, etc. ), so as not to delay the shipment or be punished.

Payment.

1. 15 The captain should try his best to maintain a good atmosphere and discipline throughout the ship and improve work efficiency.

1. 16 is responsible for the use, management, application and seal at the end of the year according to the company's seal management policy.

Check the inventory and notify OPD cash on delivery company.

1. 17 urge subordinates to send the statements stipulated by the company back to the company as soon as possible.

1. 18 is responsible for coordinating the committee and chefs to purchase meals and prepare for the New Year Festival.

1. 19 inspect and settle the warehouse once a month, and sign and publish the accounts.

1.20 Pay attention to the communication mode between the radio station and the coastal radio station, and handle it in a new way if there is any change.

2. Navigation duties

2. 1 The captain shall make every effort to keep the shipping schedule arranged by the company and cooperate with the shipping management department on the premise of ship safety.

Arrive in Hong Kong on the date arranged by the operation department. If the ship is ahead of schedule, the captain should take the actual situation of the main engine as the economic speed.

Consider saving fuel when sailing, but the deceleration shall not be lower than the minimum output notified by the company.

2.2 In addition to observing the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, when the weather turns bad and visibility is poor, or when sailing through crowded waters and dangerous places in the Straits,

In the rapids; When sailing along the coast, you should stay on the bridge as far as possible to direct navigation and ensure safety.

2.3 The captain and the pilot should remember that although the pilot is on board, he cannot be exempted from his responsibilities.

2.4 During the voyage, if necessary, the captain should sign the Night Flight Order or the Bridge Order and instruct the driver on duty to pay attention.

2.5 Hold life-saving and fire-fighting drills at least twice a month and record them in the log book.

2.6 Supervise the crew of the whole ship to operate all accessories skillfully at any time, and train them to handle the affairs on board for assessment.

Reserve talents for the company.

2.7 Check the condition of all parts of the hull at any time, and urge them to be sorted and maintained to ensure the perfection, neatness and beauty of the ship.

2.8 Consult the navigation diary and cargo handling diary at any time, and sign them on time.

2.9 Send a noon position telegram to the company every two days during the voyage.

2. 10 sends ETA telegram to the company and correspondent bank according to the instruction of sailing instruction.

2. 1 1 The captain should know the stability of the ship at any time, so as to adjust the ballast water or other factors affecting the stability and ensure the safety of the ship.

2. 12 when renting a ship to a charterer, after receiving the charter party, you should carefully study and understand the terms and make corrections if necessary.

Suggestions.

2. 13 stowage plan shall be drawn according to Loading Manual and Cargo Fastening Manual; Absolutely avoid shipwrecks caused by cargo.

The stress of fuselage endangers the safety of structure and the damage of cargo landing gear; The same is true when unloading.

2. 14 In case of safe and feasible navigation, the preparation for loading and unloading shall be completed before reaching the loading and unloading port.

2. 15 when the ship sails near the typhoon, it shall report its position to the company every six hours until it is safely separated.

3. Duties of entering and leaving ports and berthing

3. 1 Read and pay attention to the port regulations and its anchorage, flowing water and topography in the port at any time to ensure safety.

3.2 Pilotage must be used in compulsory pilotage area according to regulations. When piloting a ship, the captain must always pay attention to navigation safety.

3.3 Tell the Chief Mate to prepare all kinds of imports and exports to customs clearance documents according to local customs and immigration laws to avoid delay.

3.4 Before arriving in Hong Kong, the captain should urge his subordinates to complete the preparation for loading and unloading.

3.5 When the ship is moored outside the harbor, the pilot should be instructed to take turns to be on duty, the engine room should be kept moving, and correct anti-theft measures should be taken.

Be safe.

3.6 Master the shipping schedule and keep in touch with the agent bank or branch company at any time, determine the time of entry and exit, and notify the crew.

3.7 In case of typhoon warning or other special circumstances, the ship supervisor shall lead the crew to take emergency measures.

3.8 When in port, all departments should keep at least one third of the crew on board. The captain and the first mate, the chief engineer and the second engineer shall not leave the ship at the same time.

4. Captain's handover

In addition to submitting the handover report according to the company's safety, quality and environmental management system,

At a minimum, the following items must also be explained:

4. 1 All certificates of ships and nautical books and periodicals must be handed in and signed.

4.2 The handover of the ship's gold, meals, tobacco and alcohol shall be made and submitted one by one.

4.3 The storage of inventory seals, seal numbers and related records shall be handed over in person. The handover report shall be included in the captain's handover report.

Medium.

4.4 All funds shall not be included in the transfer list without approval. If the special expenses are not submitted or submitted but not approved,

If it may be included in the provisional payment, please report it to the relevant department for verification. If it is not approved, the predecessor will be responsible for repayment.

4.5 The handover of the captain shall be completed within 24 hours.

4.6 The captain shall describe in detail the characteristics of the ship, the performance of the machine, the ability of the crew and the work done during the handover.

4.7 The captain shall handle the handover visa and submit the original handover report to the Crew Department (the crew will transfer it to the Damage Protection Department separately).

4.8 If the captains overlap, the outgoing captain shall not be exempted from the responsibility before the handover is completed at the port of departure; And sign the deck log.