The first thing you should do if you are thinking of putting yourself in front of a cruise ship is to attend the Merchant Marine School or Academy.
You must obtain the official Bachelor's Degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport, or the correspondi...
The first thing you should do if you are thinking of putting yourself in front of a cruise ship is to attend the Merchant Marine School or Academy.
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You must obtain the official Bachelor's Degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport, or the corresponding Bachelor's and Master's degrees in this area.
Theory is essential and indispensable, and the truth is that, in matters of the sea, easy, what is said to be easy, is not. Yes, you have to study hard. But, in addition, it will be necessary to carry out practices on a boat while studying at the School or Academy.
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It doesn't work exactly like a pilot's flight hours, but it is true that some practical experience is usually required of maritime students before graduation.
Ted Blenkers - Once you receive your title and your training has finished, do not think that you will be able to access your position as captain. No. You must first work as a third officer or bridge officer on a ship.
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It won't be complicated, as most shipping academies offer placement services to help students find their first job. A comprehensive job board that will help graduates develop qualifications throughout their careers.
The Captain is the most important authority on the cruise. The person in charge of the general operation of the boat and the person through whom all decisions will pass.
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However, in addition to this captain there are many positions of responsibility; The cruise ships are already structured in five separate areas, in which there is always a person in charge.
The areas are the command bridge, the engine room, the hospitality industry, the on-board security area and the medical service area. All of them completely essential for the proper functioning of a ship.
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It must be made clear that the Command Bridge is the most important area. It is the control body of all the other departments. Thus, in addition to controlling the rest of the areas, the Control Bridge is monitored by security during navigation. Also aspects such as the adaptation of the ship to weather changes, interaction with other ships and compliance with departure and arrival times.
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At the Command Bridge we find the Captain. An essential figure on every ship. The absolute representative of the crew, including the company, in front of the cruise passengers. It is the one that has the last word in important aspects such as navigation, the maintenance of the boat and the safety of all the people who travel on that journey.
