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Merchant Navy - Required Qualifications
Officers (Navigation Deck)
Master (Captain) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Chief Officer (Chief Mate) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
2nd Officer (2nd Mate) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
3rd Officer (3rd Mate) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Cadet (Trainee Officer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Radio Office (IT officer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Officers (Engineering)
Chief Engineer Officer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
2nd Engineer Officer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
3rd Engineer Officer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Junior Engineer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Engineer Cadet - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Electrician - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Support Staff/Ratings
Seaman Grade 1 (Able-bodied Seafarer, A.B., Bosun, Deck Chief Petty Officer, Senior Rating, General Purpose Rating, General Purpose Seafarer, G.P. ) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Seaman Grade 2 (Ordinary Seafarer, O.S., Able-bodied Seafarer, A.B., General Purpose Rating, General Purpose Seafarer, G.P.) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Pumpman - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Fitter (Engineering Maintenance Fitter) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Motorman (Mechanic) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
General hand (Oiler, Wiper) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Cook (Ship's Cook, Chief Cook) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Steward - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Trainee Rating (Junior Ordinary Seafarer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Staff sepcific toTugs
Tug Master (Tug Skipper) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Tug Engineer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Tug Hand ( Tug G.P, Tug Deckhand) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Hospitality Staff Specific to Passenger Vessels
Cruise Director - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Chief Purser ( Hotel Service Officer, HR Officer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Shore-based Ship Management
Fleet Operations;
Fleet Director (Commerical Director - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Logistics Co-ordination and Training - Fleet Personnel;
Personnel Manager (Human Resources Manager) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Training Manager (Head of Training) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Personnel Officer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Training Officer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
General Operations
Operations Manager (Safety Manager, Quality Manager) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Safety Officer (Quality Officer) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Marine Operations
Marine Superindendent - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Marine Technical Assistant - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Engineering Operations
Engineering Superindendent (Technical Superintendent) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Assistant Engineering Superindendent (Assistant Technical Manager) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Engineering Technical Assistant - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Key
Mandatory requirements
Common training available |
All new entrants require the MCA Basic Safety Training course, covering personal survival techniques, fire prevention and fire fighting, elementary first aid and personal safety and social responsibilities.
Officers (Navigation Deck)
Master (Captain)
STCW II/2
Medical Care Onboard Certificate Chief Officer (Chief Mate)
STCW II/2
Medical Care Onboard Certificate 2nd Officer (2nd Mate)
STCW II/1
May have Medical Care Onboard Certificate 3rd Officer (3rd Mate)
STCW II/1
Level 4 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Operations (SQA/EDEXCEL) Cadet (Trainee Officer)
Cadets will be training for:
STCW II/1 Officer of the Watch Certification
Level 3 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Operations (SQA/EDEXCEL)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL)
HND Nautical Science
BSc/BSc (Hons) Degrees including: Nautical Science, Nautical Studies, Merchant Ship Operations
(Incorporating L3 Marine Vessel Operations and L2 Marine Vessel Support)
Merchant Navy Foundation Degree
Radio Office (IT officer)
STCW 95 GMDSS General Operators Certificate
Electronic Navigation Equipment Maintenance Certificate
May have STCW III/1
Level 3 Diploma in Communications Systems (City & Guilds)
Level 5 HND in Marine Engineering (Radio Communication Engineering) (EDEXCEL)
Officers (Engineering)
Must be holder of the Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competence Chief Engineer Officer
STCW III/2 2nd Engineer Officer
STCW III/2 3rd Engineer Officer
STCW III/1
Level 4 S/NVQ in Marine Engineering Operations (SQA/EDEXCEL) Junior Engineer
STCW III/1
Medical First Aid Certificate
Level 4 S/NVQ in Marine Engineering Operations
(Pathway B) (SQA/EDEXCEL) Engineer Cadet
Engineer cadets will be training for:
MCA STCW III/1 Officer of the Watch Certification
Level 3 S/NVQ in Marine Engineering Operations
(Pathway B) (SQA/EDEXCEL)
HND in Marine Engineering (EDEXCEL)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL)
BEng/BEng (Hons) Degrees including: Marine Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Mechanical and Power Plant Systems
(Incorporating L3 Marine Engineering Operations and L2 Marine Vessel Support)
Merchant Navy Foundation Degree Electro-Technical Officer (ETO)
Relevant electrical engineering qualification Electrician
Relevant electrical engineering qualification
Support Staff/Ratings
There are three different types of Ratings: deck/general purpose, engine-room and catering
All ratings need to have undertaken basic safety training
Seaman Grade 1 (Able-bodied Seafarer, A.B., Bosun, Deck Chief Petty Officer, Senior Rating, General Purpose Rating, General Purpose Seafarer, G.P. )
Efficient Deck Hand (leads to Able Seaman Certificate) Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats or Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
The General Purpose Rating must also have the Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Plus extensive sea time (approx 2 years)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) Seaman Grade 2 (Ordinary Seafarer, O.S., Able-bodied Seafarer, A.B., General Purpose Rating, General Purpose Seafarer, G.P.)
May have or will be working towards the Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
The General Purpose Rating must also work towards the Engineering Watch Rating Certificate
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) Pumpman
Engine room experience and sea time
May be required by the company to have an advanced fire fighting certificate.
May have relevant qualification, for example:
Level 3 in Engineering Technology Maintenance (City and Guilds)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) Fitter (Engineering Maintenance Fitter)
Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Engineering (EAL)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) Motorman (Mechanic)
Engine Room Watch Rating Certificate
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) General hand (Oiler, Wiper)
Level 2 S/NVQ in Marine Vessel Support (SQA/EDEXCEL) Cook (Ship's Cook, Chief Cook)
Certificate of Competency as Ship’s Cook Steward
Hospitality/catering experience is an advantage. Qualifications include:
Level 1 in Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Skills (ABC) Trainee Rating (Junior Ordinary Seafarer)
Works towards gaining the Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
Staff sepcific toTugs
Tug Master (Tug Skipper)
Minimum qualification STCW III/3 restricted Certificate of Competence for Tug Master (Inshore). STCW short courses including fire fighting, first aid etc. 36 months Tug service. Tug Engineer
Minimum qualification STCW III/3 restricted Certificate of Competence for Tug Master (Inshore). STCW short courses including fire fighting, first aid etc. 36 months Tug service. Tug Hand (Tug G.P, Tug Deckhand)
Hospitality Staff Specific to Passenger Vessels
Cruise Director
No mandatory qualifications other than safety training in basic sea survival (Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft). Would normally need a Certificate in Crowd Management and Human Behaviour.
May have hotel management experience. Relevant qualifications could include qualifications in conflict handling, customer service, marketing, and management
HAB Level 2 Introductory Certificate in Conflict Handling
Chief Purser (Hotel Service Officer, HR Officer)
No mandatory qualifications other than safety training in basic sea survival (Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft).
Would normally need a Certificate in Crowd Management and Human Behaviour. Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA) preferred.
Hotel management experience/qualification
Other relevant qualifications could include qualifications in conflict handling, customer service, business, and management.
Note: other staff on passenger vessels may include restaurant and bar staff, housekeepers, entertainers, photographers, hairdressers etc.
Shore-based Ship Management
Fleet Operations;
Fleet Director (Commerical Director)
Usually has seagoing experience as a Master but no formal or statutory requirements. Logistics Co-ordination and Training - Fleet Personnel;
Personnel Manager (Human Resources Manager)
Experience in personnel management. Often also have seafaring experience. Qualifications in this area include:
Level 4 S/NVQ in Personnel Management (CIPD)
Level 4 S/NVQ in Personnel management (ILM) Training Manager (Head of Training)
Experience in Learning and Development. Often also have seafaring experience. Qualifications in this area are offered by a number of providers, including CIPD, City and Guilds and EAL. Personnel Officer
Experience in personnel management. Often also have seafaring experience. Qualifications in this area include:
Level 3 S/NVQ in Personnel Support (CIPD)
Level 3 S/NVQ in Personnel Support (ILM) Training Officer
Experience in Learning Development. Often also have seafaring experience. Qualifications in this area are offered by a number of providers, including CIPD, PAA/QSET, EDI, City and Guilds and EAL.
General Operations
Operations Manager (Safety Manager, Quality Manager)
Safety Officer (Quality Officer)
Marine Operations
Marine Superindendent
Usually has seagoing experience and STCW II/2 certification. Marine Technical Assistant
Usually has seagoing experience.
Engineering Operations
Engineering Superindendent (Technical Superintendent)
Usually has seagoing experience as a Chief Engineer Officer. Assistant Engineering Superindendent (Assistant Technical Manager)
Usually has seagoing experience and STCW III/2 certification. Engineering Technical Assistant
Usually has seagoing experience. |
