Engine DepartmentChief Engineer (responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions). Extensive experience with minimum five to eight years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$5600-8700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
1-st Engineer (responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical aspects of the vessel as directed by the chief engineer). Extensive experience with minimum four to six years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$4300-5400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Engineer.
2-nd Engineer (responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical aspects of the vessel as directed by the chief engineer). Extensive experience with minimum three to five years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$3400-4800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to 1-st Engineer.
3-rd Engineer (responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the engineering and technical aspects of the vessel as directed by the chief engineer). Extensive experience with minimum two to four years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2600-2900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to 2-nd Engineer.
Motorman (responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific engine parts as directed by the Chief Engineer ). Experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1500-1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Fitter (responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of engines and mechanical equipment as directed by the Chief Engineer ). Experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1300-1800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Wiper ( Trash pick up in engine room, tool pick up, general cleaning and painting of engine room). Entry level position, basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1000-1200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Chief Electrician (Responsible for the entire electrical system on board the ship). Extensive experience with minimum two to five years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$3200-3900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Electrician (Responsible for the proper maintenance and repairs of the electrical system on board as directed by the Chief Electrician). Extensive experience with minimum one to three years on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2400-2700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Electrician.
Chief Air Conditioning Technician (Responsible for the maintenance, repairs and supervision of all air conditioning and refrigeration systems as directed by the Chief Engineer). Extensive experience with minimum two to four years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2300-3100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Air Conditioning Technician (Responsible for the maintenance, repairs and supervision of all air conditioning and refrigeration systems as directed by the Chief Air Conditioning Technician). Extensive experience with minimum two to four years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from accredited maritime training school or facility and good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2200-2800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Air Conditioning Technician.
Plumber (Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all plumbing). Experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1500-1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Upholsterer (Re-upholstering of all furniture as required). Entry level position, basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$900-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Fireman (Responsible for safety and firefighting on board the ship). Fire fighting certificate and basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1400-1800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line
Deck department Captain (responsible for the entire operation of the vessel). Captain's licenses and all applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum five to eight years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$5800-9800 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Staff Captain (second in command, oversees day to day operations and management as directed by the captain). Captain's licenses and all applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum five to eight years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$5000-7800 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Captain.
First Officer (designated navigation officer and supervises the bridge operations). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum three to five years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$3700-4300 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Staff Captain.
Second Officer (designated navigation officer). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum two to three years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2800-3300 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to First Officer.
Third Officer (designated navigation officer). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum two to three years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2500-3100 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Second Officer.
Junior Third Officer (designated navigation officer in training). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum one to two years on board ships and solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1900-2200 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Third Officer.
Chief Radio Officer (responsible for the entire communication center of the ship, skilled electronics and telegraph repairs and operations of satellite hook-ups, faxes, Marisat communications). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all communication, electronic and satellite equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2500-3100 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Radio Officer (maintains radio communications between ship and ship, ship and shore, skilled electronics and telegraph repairs and operations of satellite hook-ups, faxes, Marisat communications as directed by the Chief Radio Officer). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on board ships and solid experience in all communication, electronic and satellite equipment required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1900-2500 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Radio Officer.
Security Officer (handles all shipboard security for the vessel, drugs interdiction). All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body required. Extensive experience in security and firearms handling required. Military background preferred. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2200-2600 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Security Personnel (handles all shipboard security for the vessel as directed by the Security Officer). Extensive experience in security and firearms handling required. Military background preferred. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1600-1800 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Safety Officer (responsible for passenger and crew safety drills, abandon ship procedures, crew safety training, supervision of ships tenders). Extensive experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on board ships required. Diploma from an accredited maritime training school or facility and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2400-3100 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Bosun (responsible for supervising general maintenance of assigned stations, assist in tender operations as directed by the Safety Officer). Experience with minimum one to two years on board ships required. Tender Captain's license and good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1600-1800 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Carpenter (responsible for all carpentry and woodwork on board). Skilled carpenter experienced in related background field required. Entry level position. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1700-1900 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Seaman (responsible for cleaning, painting, general maintenance of the vessel). Entry level position. Very basic knowledge of English Language required. Salary range:
$1400-1700 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.
Deck Attendant (keeping the open decks in order-lounge chairs etc.) - No experience required. Very basic knowledge of English Language required. Salary range:
$900-1200 U.S. dollars a month, depending on the cruise line.