#SeaTrades #Officer Multipurpose Shift Leader
Gabriel, Multipurpose Watch Leader Officer
My tasks and activities
“I am in charge of the engine watch from 03:00 to 07:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00, i.e. I am in charge of the operational management of all the components of the engine such as the propulsion engines, the electrical production and all the systems necessary for the ship, the passengers or the goods (water, ventilation, …).
With a team of electricians and mechanics, I maintain the availability of the machine’s electrical equipment such as generators, PLCs, networks or electrical distribution (lighting, kitchen and hotel equipment…).”
Training
- Scientific Baccalaureate
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime – Navigating Engineer / Merchant Navy Officer First Class curriculum
- University of Nantes – Master’s degree in Law and Safety of Maritime and Oceanic Activities (additional training not directly related to my current professional activity)
Fanny, nurse on board
My tasks and activities
“The position of on-board nurse requires versatility. My activities are very varied. My first mission is the consultation under the responsibility of the doctor. I take care of the passengers but also the crew (in connection with the occupational medicine). I follow the sanitary control on board. I regularly check the stocks, the emergency bags, and the proper functioning of the laboratory and radiology equipment that I must know how to handle. I ensure the psychological well-being of the passengers and crew. I also participate in excursions to ensure the safety of the passengers and finally I participate in the financial and administrative management of the on-board hospital.”
Training
- Registered nurse + Experience in emergency or resuscitation
Theo, onboard theatre manager
My tasks and activities
“My job is to provide sound and lighting for all the events on the cruise: entertainment, shows and lectures, in various locations on the ship. I also have to make sure the equipment is maintained and the different devices are serviced and sometimes do small breakdowns.”
Training
- Sound technician
Navigation professions
Sailing a boat requires very specific training and diplomas supervised by the Ministry of the Sea.
Maritime vocational training prepares students for the profession of professional sailor on ships used for commercial, pleasure, fishing and marine culture purposes. It differs according to the level of responsibility aimed at and the functions carried out on a ship.
It is provided by a network of public establishments and private training bodies, including the professional maritime colleges coordinated by the Ministry of the Sea and the National Maritime College.
Ways to become a professional sailor
