All about maritime professions

As a child, many dream of working at sea. However, such a profession requires serious physical and psychological training. You will also have to get a specialized education in order to go sailing. There are many interesting professions on the ship and each one has its own characteristics. Separately, there are tasks that girls can cope with.

Professions that are directly related to the sea require many professional skills and certain personal qualities. The decision should be taken with all seriousness, because reality is very different from ideas. On a ship, a person must show not only physical strength, but also mental stability.

Let's list the advantages of being a sailor.

1. High salary. Sailors on domestic ships get a lot of money, but on foreign ships - many times more. At the same time, during the voyage, a person is provided with everything necessary and he has no place to spend money especially, except for short stops in ports.
2. Trips. At sea, people work and have the opportunity to see the world. In each port you can visit interesting places, taste exotic dishes, buy souvenirs.
3. Own business. Flights allow you to accumulate a large amount, which is quite enough to open a personal file. So, a sailor can replace trips with a small transport company or something similar.

Working at sea is difficult; it requires a lot of endurance and stability. Sailors do not see the family for a long time, which also leaves its mark. However, these are not all disadvantages.

1. Difficult working conditions. On a ship, activities are usually based on the principle of 6 hours of work and 6 hours of rest. The drivers are always accompanied by noise.It is not uncommon for seafarers to carry dangerous goods such as oil or chemicals. This carries a serious risk to health and life. Any voyage is accompanied by constant pitching. In addition, it is quite hot on the ship, there are always a lot of unpleasant smells and a lot of noise. There is little entertainment on the ship, no fresh food, poor quality water. Also, sailors are faced with frequent jet lag.
2. Combination. There are no days off on the flight. Also, ship owners are trying to save on additional workers, shifting tasks to the main crew. So, a seaman is often engaged in loading and unloading goods.
3. Insulation. Sailors spend a long time away from civilization, and for this you need to have sufficient composure. On the ship, you can communicate with the crew members. But only if someone does not get along with someone's character, then difficulties may arise.
4. Away from the family. Sailors do not see how their children are growing up, do not participate in solving everyday household issues. Even calling relatives is rare: there is no mobile network at sea.
5. Long flights. There is usually no doctor on board. The sailor must be in good health and immunity. After the flight, you definitely need to recover. Failure to do so can lead to serious illness and chronic stress.

After a flight lasting 9 months, the psyche does not have enough 2-3 months to recover. Doctors noticed that such long flights leave a serious imprint on the personality and his mental state. In the UK, a sailor who has been on a voyage for more than 100 days cannot participate in elections until the end of his rehabilitation. After a long swim, a person's boundaries are erased, he perceives the world as one platform. Also, sailors lose their sense of longing, affection for home and people disappears.

The recovery period after the flight is very important. During this time, the sailor again adapts to society, gets used to the daily routine and the rhythm of ordinary life.

All people whose work involves the oceans and ships are called sailors. There are many maritime professions and it is worth studying the job descriptions first. Everyone should determine for himself the advantages and disadvantages of a particular job. It is not necessary for a sailor to go on flights - you can even work on land.

The oldest on the ship, he is responsible for everything. It is the captain who plans the route of the voyage, supervises the loading and unloading operations. Usually a representative of the profession receives from 460 thousand rubles. per month. If there is a dangerous cargo on the ship, then the payment increases.

The captain's mate replaces the chief, if for some reason he cannot fulfill his duties. So, the specialist can organize the work of the team, knows the peculiarities of the movement of the vessel. If the ship is rather large, then the captain may have several people in the wings. In this case, everyone has his own area of ​​responsibility.

The representative of the profession is in charge of the engine room. The senior organizes the work of drivers, mechanics and ratings. He must monitor and ensure the continuous operation of the vessel. All maintenance of mechanisms is also on it. A senior mechanic earns from 300 thousand rubles per month. depending on the flight.

The assistant should be able to do the same. It is this person who replaces the elder if necessary. The chief engineer may have many assistants depending on the size and characteristics of the vessel. In this case, tasks are distributed evenly, each has its own area of ​​responsibility. The salary starts at 200 thousand rubles. per month.

Representative of the junior commanding staff.The housekeeping team is subordinate to him, and he coordinates his actions with the captain. Chief on deck, controls the work of the sailors. It is the boatswain who should draw up a shift schedule and monitor its implementation. Such work is paid from 100 thousand rubles. monthly.

The representative of the junior category of employees, belongs to the deck crew. The sailor moors the ship and performs the tasks assigned by the captain's mate, the boatswain. The monthly fee starts from 60 thousand rubles.

Engineer, junior member. The mechanic must monitor the operation of all mechanisms of the vessel. Also, the duties include carrying out preventive work. The salary is practically the same as that of a sailor.

You can work at sea, but not be separated from your family for a long time. There is an opportunity to be a professional fisherman or technologist in this area, to process the catch. Also appreciated are specialists who can work with vacuum and refrigeration equipment. Let's consider a few more specialties.

1. Shipbuilding engineer. The specialist is engaged in the design of ships. The responsibility is really great - it is necessary to take into account a lot of different nuances. Average salary - 75 thousand rubles.
2. Electric radio installer. Such a specialist installs, repairs and adjusts all equipment with radio elements on the ship. The work must be accurate, the navigation of the vessel on the voyage depends on it. The salary is low: on average - 45 thousand rubles.
3. Locksmith-mechanic. Such a person is responsible for eliminating a variety of mechanical problems. Repairs are carried out while the ship is at the dock. Usually a mechanic earns about 75 thousand rubles. per month.
4. Shipbuilder. Such a specialist is engaged in the construction of ships. The profession is complex and requires serious qualifications. The ship has many parts made of various materials. The average salary is 100 thousand rubles.

On cargo and military ships, the entire crew is usually a male team. However, girls also have the opportunity to get jobs in the ocean. Usually we are talking about the sphere of entertainment and service. Girls can be found on cruise ships and ships.

In the modern world, women can also be found in the positions of captain, navigator, pilot, skipper, doctor, etc.

1. Moderators of entertaining shows. Usually found on cruise ships. Representatives of the profession draw up a schedule for the show and monitor its implementation.
2. Dancers and vocal groups.
3. Animators. Usually present on family cruises. Organize and implement an entertainment program for children.
4. Stewards. Also found on cruise ships, representatives of the junior staff.
5. Specialists in the restaurant or tourism business. Usually we are talking about chefs. However, it all depends on the owner of the company and his needs.

It should be understood that the entire crew must have certain knowledge and skills. The crew must have basic knowledge of a sailor, navigate in case of flooding or fire.

Giving your life to the sea is not as easy as it might seem. The specialist must have good health, both physical and mental. Every year, a seafarer undergoes a medical examination, without which he will not be able to access the flight. Also, without a certificate of good health, it will not be possible to enter an educational institution for a suitable specialty.

Also, all sailors must swim well, pass the standard. These two nuances are important for admission. The most popular higher education institutions:

• ASTU;
• SGUVT;
• FEFU;
• KAI;
• MGAVT;
• GUMRF;
• NSTU;
• KAI.

In such universities, you can get any specialty related to the sea.Separately, you can learn navigation, shipbuilding, handling electrical equipment and automation. If you can't go to college, you can go to college. You can choose any suitable establishment in your city.

It is in college that you can get the necessary knowledge to work as a minder, sailor. They also receive specialization for activities in the field of fishing. Some colleges also teach more serious professions. For example, you can learn to understand the field of shipbuilding.

Some maritime professions can be obtained at all in special schools. Usually we are talking about women's specialties. So, in Yekaterinburg there is a "Marine School of Stewards". At the same time, training is carried out remotely, and the educational institution then helps in finding a job.

When choosing the form and method of mastering a profession, it is necessary to navigate the specifics of the situation. So, a really serious position can get a graduate of a university or college. Private schools offer a slightly different list of professions that are suitable for cruise ships. At the same time, additional knowledge and skills are often needed. So, you need to swim well and know foreign languages, at least English (for foreign ships).