The main function of the job
- onboard management of the navigation charts
- officer of the watch
- assist in deck operations
Qualifications
- OOW Deck STCW certificate II/2 or above
- Sea survival certificate
- Fire Fighting certificate
- ENG1 medical certificate
Specialist training
- in compliance with company procedures
- SOLAS/MARPOL & IMO requirements
- sea survival
- fire fighting
Aptitude required
- proficiency in steering of survey lines
- good communication skills
- ability to work within a team and to mix with people from a wide and varies background is essential
- you need a minimum of 5 GCSEs; strong Maths skills are advantageous
POSSIBLE PATHWAYS INTO THIS JOB
East Coast College, Lowestoft: Merchant Navy Deck Cadet Programme
Merchant Navy Deck Cadet Programme – East Coast College
Southampton Solent University: Deck Cadet Foundation Degree Programme
Deck cadet foundation degree | Deck training | Warsash Maritime (solent.ac.uk)