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Cruise Ship Jobs: Why Training is Important

25 January, 2020 admin

Cruise ship jobs entail skills quite different from those required for similar shore-based jobs. With thousands of people in a relatively small space so far away from emergency services on shore, understanding passenger behaviour and knowing how to react during crises is extremely important. Most cruise ships have their own on-board training programmes to ensure you are familiar with their in-house practices. However, some basic training is required before you take on cruise ship jobs. One of the fundamental training…

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Embarkation and Disembarkation – The Busiest Days On Cruise Ships

31 December, 2019 admin

Cruise ship jobs are known to be some of the most demanding out there. But things get even busier during embarkation and disembarkation. These are the days when passengers – often averaging around 3000 on ocean liners – come on board and depart respectively. Embarkation is the process by which passengers are boarded and given their rooms, while disembarkation is when they are seen off the ship. On cruise ships, both happen on the same day when passengers from one…

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Arctic Cruise Tourism Unraveled

13 December, 2019 admin

The real distinction today is no longer in opulence but in novelty. For the high rollers, a luxury cruise in gorgeous tropical ports no longer holds much water. Here’s where the uncharted oceans of the Arctic and Antarctic come in. Climate change is real, and according to experts, the ice-covered landmasses and chilly floes of the polar regions are on borrowed time. The spellbinding views offer what is increasingly known as ‘experiential’ tourism, and cruises to the earth’s wintry edges…

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How To Deal With Seasickness

25 November, 2019 admin

For those with cruise ships jobs, the sea is their home. This means living on water 24/7 which can disturb the delicate state of balance that your body is used to. This can cause seasickness. But it does not have to be the debilitating feeling that makes you curse the ocean. First off, you must remember that sea sickness does not affect everyone. Some may not feel it at all, and among those who do, the degrees of sensitivity vary….

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Dispelling Common Myths of the Dangers at Sea

12 November, 2019 admin

The vast expanse of the sea can be overwhelming, especially for people like aspiring crew-members who are looking at spending most of their working lives sailing. There are many myths – from folklore or general disinformation – that could cause unnecessary anxiety. Here are a few: A powerful rip current can drag you out to sea Rip currents are strong, fast-moving currents that occur on the surface of the water and move directly away from shore. It is true that…

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Cruise Ship Jobs: Laws On The High Seas

18 October, 2019 admin

It can be very exciting to get on with your cruise ship jobs – you’re in a luxury hotel far away from land and everything seems rosy. But what happens when things go out of hand. If someone commits a crime? There isn’t a police station for miles, and you’d have to swim for it! On board a cruise ship, things are very different from a perspective of law. Jurisdictions are confusing since you have got people of different nationalities,…

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Why Indians are on demand on Cruise Ships

18 September, 2019 admin

The shipping industry looks promising for Indians overall. Employment of Indian nationals in the Merchant Navy grew 35 per cent globally last year, increasing from 22,103 in 2017 to 27,364 in 2018. But this isn’t simply because the worldwide shipping industry has grown. It is also because Indians – and other South East Asians such as Filipinos – present an enviable employment opportunity for companies. One of the main reasons that there is a growing demand for Indian cruise ship…

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Why Clean Cabins are Important

30 August, 2019 admin

As cruise ship crew, you will call your cabin ‘home’ for anywhere between six to eight months, depending on your contract. Based on your position, you will share your cabin – with one person, if you’re lucky, or up to three others. Single cabins are only available to superior officers. And just like your home, you will be required to keep it clean all the time. Clean cabins play an important part in life on board, sometimes for reasons quite…

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Common Illnesses On Cruise Ships

29 August, 2019 admin

The last thing anyone wants is to fall sick far away from home and be forced to take leave. Despite high quality cleanliness and care, cruise ship crew need to look out for symptoms of illnesses they can contract on board. SEA SICKNESS Motion sickness is all too common for first-timers. Some may never experience it while others may take to it quite badly. Rest assured, the size and itinerary of a cruise ship renders it fairly well-balanced out on…

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Important Qualities To Succeed In Cruise Ship Jobs

27 July, 2019 admin

Cruise ship jobs require certain capabilities, and not just those pertaining to the technical aspects of the position. To be successful, you will need to work on a number of soft skills. Here are a few qualities that are important when working on a cruise ship. Team work Hundreds of people work on board a cruise ship at any given time. And more than 99 per cent will work as part of a team. To be successful at your job…

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