Deck Cadet
Core
Two-year sponsorship program for training to become a qualified Deck Watchkeeper, involving placement on multiple merchant vessels to achieve required sea-time.
Role type
Deck Cadet (Sponsorship/Training)
Builds
Qualified maritime officers for merchant vessel operations
Domain
Maritime shipping / Commercial vessel operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Celestial navigation, Meteorology, Electronic navigation systems, Tides & Sailings, Chart work, Passage planning, Chart & publications corrections, Lifesaving & firefighting appliances maintenance, Tank soundings, Stability & structure calculations, Medical duties, Pilotage operations, Mooring operations, Cargo operations, Deck maintenance
Preferred skills
Multitasking, Conflict resolution, Team collaboration
Technologies
Electronic navigation systems, AMSA medical certificate, Maritime Security Identification card (MSIC)
Responsibilities
Bridge watchkeeping, Lifesaving & firefighting appliances maintenance, Tank soundings, Security watches, Stability & structure calculations, Medical duties, Pilotage operations, Mooring operations, Cargo operations, Deck maintenance, Completing training study workbook, Reporting jobs performed to mentor fortnightly
Seniority
Junior, Trainee