Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Career Guide, Shipboard Ranks
If you think that a deck cadet is an indispensable part of the shipboard organization, this will disappoint you. They may be an essential solution for the shortage of competent officers but these apprentices are not “must haves” on board. Sounds...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Career Guide, Shipboard Ranks
The Master, as a shipboard manager, is in overall command of the vessel and personnel on board. Being the highest-ranking person, his duties and responsibilities cover the whole ship. Technically speaking, he is the “owner’s representative”. He is...
Last updated Nov 24, 2023 | Career Guide, How-to Guide, Shipboard Ranks
Becoming a ship captain involves lots of sacrifices in time, money, and effort. The process is challenging because the job of commanding a vessel is serious. Due to that responsibility, the master of a ship is compensated greatly compared to other crew. A ship captain...
