What is a sailor? What duties do seafarers include?

Issues of concern to the crew's parents

1. What is an officer? What is an ordinary crew? What are their jobs?

Senior crew members include: captain, chief engineer, driver (first mate, second mate and third mate), engineer (second mate and third mate), electrical engineer and intern. Ordinary crew members include: boatswain, sailor, mechanic, cook and waiter.

The pilot's main job is to be on duty for eight hours on the bridge, responsible for directing sailors to operate the ship, positioning and avoiding the inevitable. The main job of the engineer is to be on duty in the engine room control room, responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of large-scale ship machines. The main tasks of sailors are: steering on duty on the bridge and daily maintenance of the deck, such as derusting and painting. The main job of a mechanic is: the daily maintenance of the machine and the cleaning of the engine room.

2. Are you seasick on the boat?

About 70% people will get seasick in different degrees when they first board the ship, but they can get used to it after working for a month or two.

3. If you want to be a sailor, what major can you choose before you go to college, and what about your promotion after graduation?

Optional driving major and marine engineering major. Driving school students can be promoted to three pairs a year after graduation and obtaining certificates. The third mate can be promoted to the second mate when the sea age is 12 months, the first mate can be tested when the second mate is 12 months, and the first mate can be tested as captain when the sea age is 18 months. After one year's internship, students majoring in marine engineering can be promoted to three-tube wheel, and then gradually promoted to two-tube wheel, big-tube wheel and chief engineer (the sea age requirement is the same as that of drivers).

4. What certificate can I get after graduating from college?

1, academic certificate; 2, the ship pilot or engineer certificate (white); 3. Seafarer training certificate; 4. Certificate of competency as a sailor or mechanic.

5. What is the job placement of students after graduation?

Before the students enter the school, the company signs an agreement with the students for training and placement. After graduation, students will sign a formal labor contract to become qualified crew members of the company, and the company will be responsible for arranging boarding work.

6. What's the salary for working on a boat after graduating from college?

At present, the monthly salary (RMB) of the officers on board is as follows:

During the ship's work, the shipowner or management company is responsible for the crew's accommodation, paying the crew's boarding and disembarking expenses, providing labor insurance supplies free of charge, and being responsible for the crew's medical insurance and personal insurance. After the unit officially assumes the position of driver or engineer, the company is responsible for handling endowment insurance and medical insurance for the unit.

7. We are a little skeptical about such a high salary. Is it true?/You don't say.

There are several ways to prove his authenticity: 1, you can ask the crew around you; 2. Consult the maritime department and some shipping companies; 3. You can check it online; 4. Ask relatives in big port cities, such as Tianjin, Dalian and Qingdao.

8. Do you want to go on an ocean-going ship after graduation?

Yes, you can get on the domestic coastal ships, with short routes and you can go home at any time; You can also go to the engineering work ship in the port and work in the port most of the time; You can also be a tugboat in the port authority. In addition, you can work in shipping service organizations such as material supply companies, shipping agencies and ship repair companies.

9. How long do you work on the boat every day? How long can I take a vacation on board?

Work eight hours a day, divided into two classes of four hours each. A single contract for ocean-going ships is generally six to ten months, and the vacation is three to four months; The general engineering operation ship works for one month and takes a vacation for one month; Tugboats usually work for three days and rest for two days.

10. Will you meet pirates on the ship? Is your life in danger?

At present, there are occasional piracy activities in the Straits of Malacca and West African waters, but most of them are theft, which will not endanger the safety of crew members and pose little threat to large containers and cargo ships. The World Maritime Organization is also strengthening the management of this area and providing safety guidance and preventive measures for passing ships. Basically, piracy can be put an end to.

1 1. Will the ship encounter a typhoon when sailing at sea? Will it capsize?

Modern ships have quite complete communication facilities. Every day, different equipment on board will receive the weather forecast information from different maritime satellites, which is much more accurate than the weather forecast on land, so that ocean-going ships can know the typhoon route in the past few days and avoid the typhoon by changing the route slightly. On the other hand, modern ocean-going ships are designed to resist 12 wind and waves, and there is absolutely no danger of capsizing in normal operation. Now the cost of each ship is more than tens of millions of dollars, and the shipowner will not easily let it go wrong.

Is it important to work in English on the ship?

English is very important for sailors who operate foreign airlines. First of all, many ships are made in foreign countries, and their nameplates and instructions are in English. Maritime laws and port regulations are in English; The communication between ports in any country is also in English; If the crew goes shopping for leisure, they should also speak English, the international common language.

13. What's the difference between a passenger seaman and a cargo seaman? Which is better? Can the cargo ship crew board the passenger ship?

There is no difference between the seamen of a passenger ship and the seamen of a cargo ship except for the service personnel on the passenger ship. The crew of the cargo ship need to attend the passenger ship transportation training before they can board the passenger ship. Passenger ships generally have short routes, abundant spare time, timely food replenishment, but relatively strict management.

Fourteen, what to eat on the boat? Are there any recreational facilities?

Every ship has a refrigerator and a restaurant, as well as a full-time chef, who eats whatever he eats on land. During the voyage, the monthly meal allowance per person is 150-2 10 USD (for international routes), which shall be paid separately by the shipowner (excluding wages). There are TV, DVD, gym, table tennis room, etc. There is a swimming pool and a basketball court on board. Luxury passenger ships also have bars, dance halls, large restaurants and other entertainment places and facilities.

15. Can I contact my family on board?

Yes Domestic routes can be contacted at any time with personal mobile phones; Ships on ocean routes are equipped with satellite phones, which can be contacted at any time (for a fee). You can also send and receive emails. In foreign countries, every port has a telephone booth or internet cafe specially provided for crew members. In developed countries, the telephone bill is quite cheap, and it only costs 20 to 30 cents a minute to call home.

Sixteen, how to pay for working on a ship?

According to the different management requirements of the company, there are two payment methods: 1, monthly payment found on board (USD) or lump-sum payment before disembarking; 2. The crew members' families set up personal accounts in the bank and directly transfer most of their wages to the personal accounts every month. At present, there is no phenomenon that any company defaults on crew wages.

17. Is the physical examination requirement strict when registering?

Strict. Subjects requiring physical examination include: ENT, internal medicine, surgery, chest X-ray, liver function examination, blood routine and urine routine. Special requirements: colorless and weak, color blindness; Vision driving requires more than 0.8 (the marine engine can be relaxed appropriately, but high myopia is definitely not acceptable); No infectious diseases; No hepatitis; No gastric ulcer; No heart disease; No chronic diseases; Hearing is normal. Crew members need physical examination before boarding the ship and when changing their certificates.

18. Can I study on the boat? Does running a boat affect research and promotion?

There is a lot of spare time on board, and you can arrange to study English or professional knowledge freely. Of course, sailing won't affect your research and promotion. As long as you have the qualification to work at sea, you can take the exam.

Can I go to a foreign port? How long can I stay?

You can go shopping, eating and sightseeing in most foreign ports. Seamen's clubs in all ports are open to the crew free of charge, providing leisure items such as telephone cards, restaurants and sports facilities. The time you can stay depends on the loading and unloading time of the ship at the port.

20. How often do ships call at the dock?

According to the distance of the port, the berthing interval of ships on global routes is different, generally ranging from two to three days, generally about ten days, and the longest route does not exceed one month. Offshore or domestic routes call at Hong Kong much more frequently.

Twenty-one, if you enter the university through the adult college entrance examination, what is the gold content of the diploma you will get after graduation in the future?

Obtaining a diploma in adult education is recognized by the national education department, the Ministry of Communications and the Maritime Safety Administration. Before graduation, I participated in the certificate examination of ship pilot or engineer of Maritime Safety Administration, and the certificate obtained through the examination is recognized all over the world.

22. What should I do if I fail the adult college entrance examination?

If you fail in the first year, you will still stay in the university to study professional knowledge and continue the exam in the second year. Students who fail in the first year of the exam will have the same total study time in the university, but they will get their diplomas one year later than others (which will not affect their work on the ship).

23. How will the company be managed while students are at school?

The company will follow up and manage the students in school all the time. When entering the school, there is a special person to handle the admission matters; During school, contact teachers regularly to understand students' learning situation, supervise and reply to parents in time; Establish scholarships; Set up grants for poor students; Guide students to participate in social practice and exercise their ability to adapt to society; Coordinate matters between students and schools without violating the school management system.