ALL POSITIONS - Grand Circle Crewing

In Grand Circle Corporation associates are Number 1.
Depending on the department and specific job position, you can enjoy many benefits by working in Grand Circle such as:

competitive pay package with a bonus scheme tailored to the position
tips
paid vacation
travel allowance
free accommodation
free food and beverage
free wi-fi
free shore excursions
special discounts in onboard shop
access to gym and wellness area
50 % discount on onboard massages
medical insurance coverage by private insurance company

If you want to find out more about certain job position description in each of departments – Hospitality
and Nautical / Technical, please select one of the positions below.

Hospitality Department Positions:

Hotel Manager

The Hotel Manager is the Head of the Hotel Department.

The Hotel Manager is directly responsible to the Master with functional responsibility to the Charterer.

The Hotel Manager is responsible for the efficient running of all aspects of Hotel Department and for ensuring that the hotel standards established by the Company are maintained.

The primary responsibility of the Hotel Manager must always be the safe operation and working practice of his department and any related matters affecting the safety of the ship, passengers and crew.

The Hotel Manager is responsible for the following:

Monitoring the activities of his department, ensuring that all the responsibilities detailed below are correctly discharged.
To the Master, for ensuring that all Hotel Department personnel comply with procedures and instructions concerning safety and environmental protection.
Ensuring that the individual training of hotel personnel in their duties.
Giving, the Master, prior to each departure, a positive report that the vessel is ready for sea with regard to the responsibilities of his department. Central to this report, he shall give the number of passengers, crew and any other persons onboard at the time of sailing.
Keeping the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrence in which might affect the navigation of the ship or the safety of persons onboard.
Liaison with other departments for the co-ordination of Hotel Department activities and to ensure the smooth running of his department.
The safety, welfare and discipline of all members of the Hotel Department including any concessionaire staff under his authority. He/She is personally to ensure that all crew in his department is aware of their social obligations whilst in passenger’s public areas.
Ensuring that his/her department reports any defects or malfunctions of safety equipment and appliances located in hotel spaces to the Chief Officer e.g. expired or empty fire extinguishers, defective fire doors, broken or missing lifejackets, broken fire buttons, safety posters missing etc.
To the Master, for the efficient mustering of passengers.
The availability in all passenger cabins of the Safety Information pamphlet containing emergency instructions for passenger.
Organising the training for hotel personnel whose work involves hygiene procedures and ensuring their adequate supervision
Advising the Engineering Department of the status of hotel equipment and any maintenance required with special regard for equipment affecting the safe and hygienic operation of the ship.
Ensuring that sufficient members of the Hotel Department remain on board in harbour to comply with the ship’s In Port Manning Plan.

Assistant Hotel Manager

About the job
Responsible for assisting the Hotel Manager in the management all aspects of the Hospitality Department onboard Operations. Coordinating, monitoring and supporting the Hospitality team in the proper execution of day today and long term duties. Ensuring the highest Travelers well being and product satisfaction. Coordinating all Crew Administration issues.
Responsibilities:
• practicing GCCL values
• responsible for entire front desk area and gift shop and co-responsible for housekeeping department
• organizing and conducting check-in and check-out
• coordinating and supervising general administrative tasks for all departments
• responsible for cost, revenue, and inventory administration
• relieving Hotel Manager during his/her absence
• handling and resolving travelers’ concerns
• any other duties advised by Hotel Manager

Front Desk Agent

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional guest service for our travelers in accordance
with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a positive work
environment.
Responsibilities:
• responsible for front desk area and gift shop
• organizing and conducting check-in and check-out
• handling and resolving travelers’ concerns
• conducting administrative tasks
• any other duties advised by Front Desk Manager/Hotel Manager

Night Guest Agent

Musician

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and dining service for our travelers
in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• practicing GCCL values
• playing piano/keyboard and singing according to the daily schedule
• supporting other departments as instructed by Hotel Manager
• acknowledging and responding to all travelers’ requests
• any other duties advised by Hotel Manager

Massage Therapist

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and dining service for our travelers
in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• practicing GCCL values
• providing daily massages and body treatments for travelers
• being thoroughly educated about all products/treatments and its side effects
• informing travelers prior to treatments of any possible consequences
• responsible for hygiene in the spa room
• assisting at the front desk and gift shop
• any other duties advised by Assistant Hotel Manager/Hotel Manager

Executive Chef

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional gastronomic service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• preparing daily meals in accordance with menu cycle
• responsible for organizing “mise en place”, appropriate storage, and keeping of goods
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• actively supporting and assisting culinary and restaurant team
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Sous Chef

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional gastronomic service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• leading, coordinating, supporting, motivating, training, and evaluating galley team
• monitoring and ensuring culinary service is up to the highest standards
• responsible for organizing “mise en place”, appropriate storage, and keeping of goods
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• actively supporting and assisting culinary and restaurant team
• responsible for ordering food as well as stock, cost, and cost control together with Executive Chef
• relieving Executive Chef during his/her absence
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Junior Sous Chef

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional gastronomic service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• preparing daily meals in accordance with menu cycle
• responsible for organizing “mise en place”, appropriate storage, and keeping of goods
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• actively supporting and assisting culinary and restaurant team
• relieving Executive Sous Chef during his/her absence
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Pastry

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional gastronomic service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• preparing daily meals in accordance with menu cycle
• responsible for organizing “mise en place”, appropriate storage, and keeping of goods
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• actively supporting and assisting culinary and restaurant team
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Cook

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional gastronomic service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• preparing daily meals in accordance with menu cycle
• responsible for organizing “mise en place”, appropriate storage, and keeping of goods
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• actively supporting and assisting culinary and restaurant team
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Kitchen Steward

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional sanitation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• responsible for daily cleaning of dishes and other kitchen utensils
• responsible for hygiene in the galley in accordance with HACCP regulations
• assisting galley team with simple tasks
• any other duties advised by Executive Chef/Hotel Manager

Restaurant Manager

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and dining service for our travelers
in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• leading, coordinating, supporting, motivating, training, and evaluating restaurant and bar staff
• monitoring and ensuring beverage and dining service is up to the highest standards
• ensuring hygiene and maintenance of all service area is being upheld
• responsible for ordering, margins, POS transactions, cost and stock control
• handling and resolving travelers concerns
• any other duties advised by Hotel Manager

Assistant Restaurant Manager

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and dining service for our travelers
in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• providing professional food and beverage service in dining room and lounge area
• responsible for the “mise en place” and hygiene of dining room and related areas
• responsible for assigned station
• relieving Restaurant Manager during his/her absence
• any other duties advised by Restaurant Manager/Hotel Manager

Restaurant Waiter

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional beverage and dining service for our travelers
in accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• providing professional food and beverage service in dining room and lounge area
• responsible for the “mise en place” and hygiene of dining room and related areas
• any other duties advised by Restaurant Manager/Hotel Manager

Bartender

Head Cabin Attendant

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional housekeeping service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• leading, coordinating, supporting, motivating, training, and evaluating housekeeping staff
• responsible for daily cleaning and servicing of guest cabins
• monitoring and ensuring housekeeping service is up to the highest standards
• ensuring hygiene and maintenance of all cabins, laundry, and public areas are being upheld
• responsible for ordering and stock control of cleaning material together with Assistant Hotel Manager
• any other duties advised by Assistant Hotel Manager/Hotel Manager

Cabin Supervisor

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional housekeeping service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• leading, coordinating, supporting, motivating, training, and evaluating housekeeping staff
• responsible for daily cleaning and servicing of guest cabins
• monitoring and ensuring housekeeping service is up to the highest standards
• ensuring hygiene and maintenance of all cabins, laundry, and public areas are being upheld
• relieving Head Cabin Attendant during his/her absence
• any other duties advised by Head Cabin Attendant/Hotel Manager

Cabin Attendant

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional housekeeping service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• responsible for daily cleaning and servicing of guest cabins
• responsible for cleaning public premises
• assisting with the passenger and crew laundry
• any other duties advised by Head Cabin Attendant/Hotel Manager

Nautical/Technical Department positions for River Ships:

Captain

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• technical and economical operation of the vessel specially considering the vessel’s safety, security, environment protection at sea, customer requirements, and cost management, improvement of the quality of the services

Trainee Captain

Engineer

Sailor

Nautical/Technical Department positions for Ocean Ships:

Captain

The Master, by virtue of the authority which law and custom assigns him, holds overriding responsibility and authority for all matters concerning the safety of the ship, passengers and crew, for environmental protection and for the overall operation of the ship.

The Master takes rank and precedence over all Officers.

The Master is directly responsible to the SVP.

The Master will always command the support of the Company, if he exercises the fullest care and judgement which he believes is in the best interest of the safe navigation and the running of the ship.

The execution of the voyage, and all that it implies, are entrusted to the Master. It is for him to justify his responsibility and to respect the degree of authority given to him by keeping a close watch on every part of the organisation of the ship.

The Master’s primary responsibility must always be the safe navigation and conduct of the ship.

Whilst in command, the Master cannot delegate his ultimate responsibility!

He is indirectly responsible for the welfare of the passengers and directly responsible for the overall welfare of the crew.

He is the Company’s on board representative for matters pertaining to Authorities, Agents, Charterers, etc.

Since a passenger ship can only earn her living by attracting, carrying safely and giving pleasure to passengers, it is the duty of the Master to see that this is carried out. To this end, he should take the opportunity, when convenient, of mixing informally with passengers.

He is to ensure that the Chief Officer, as his deputy, is fully aware of all aspects of the ship’s operation, so that he is able, if required, to assume command immediately.

His/her is responsible for the following:

The ship going to sea fully found and provided in all respects, and suitable as regards trim and stability.

The implementation of Company’s Policy and International requirements relative to navigation, safety and environmental protection. He holds ultimate authority on the ship and he may take whatever decision he considers necessary in this respect.
Reviewing the Company’s policy, procedures and instructions regarding safety and pollution prevention, and reporting to the Company any comments or suggestions for their improvement.
Ensuring that all procedures detailed by the Company are correctly carried out and that all Officers perform their assigned duties regarding safety and environmental protection.
Ensuring that all necessary documents, charts and publications are on board and in order.
Compliance with all legislation and regulations affecting the ship’s operation and the interests of those on board. He must familiarise himself with such legislation and regulations.
Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the ship and the co-ordination of activities between each of the ship’s departments. In co-ordinating these activities, he is to ensure that the shipboard communication network, for both passengers and crew, is effective.
Issuing appropriate orders and instructions to the crew in a clear and simple manner.
Organising and participating in emergency drills and verifying their effectiveness, particularly with regard to the co-ordination of the various response groups.
Verifying that individual crew members and response groups receive regular training.
Verifying that the maintenance and periodic inspection of the ship’s safety and environmental protection appliances and equipment is completed satisfactorily.
Arranging the preparation of the ship for statutory and class surveys and giving assistance during surveys as necessary.
Analysing findings and deficiencies raised by inspection bodies (Port State, Flag State etc.) and sending analyses to the Company (DPA).
For media contact and/or liaison.

Furthermore the Master will:

Provide instruction, directly or through his Officers, for the motivation of the crew to apply the policy, procedures and instructions contained in the Company’s Safety Management System.
Issue “Master’s Standing Orders” for the safe and efficient operation of the ship. A copy of these orders will always be available on the bridge.
Provide a Master’s Night Order Book which will be read and the orders signed by each Deck Officer on taking over the watch. This book is to be kept on the bridge.
Report to the DPA any matter that, in his opinion, could affect the safe operation of the ship or could present a risk of pollution and which requires the assistance of the Company for corrective action. While contact with the DPA may be by telephone, verbal communication shall always be followed up by a written report, a copy of which is to be kept in the DPA communications file.
Masters in liaison with DPA to ensure timely reporting of any incident/accident occurrence to the head of Marine Safety Investigation Unit (TM).
Fulfil Masters Review and report trough the SP. Once per contract minimum 15 days prior disembarkation.
During sea passage and port stay except dry docking and technical stop, collect necessary information from C/E and H/M to fulfil Noon Report and send to SI and VP.
All reports and forms listed in List of Reports that should be sent to the Office to be regularly scanned and posted in SP.
If the Voyage exceeds 24hrs from port to port, and there are more than two infants on board, Master must ensure that sufficient number of lifejackets is provided for all infant passengers on board.

Although the Company provides operational and emergency procedures and instructions, it is to be understood that on board the ship the Master has full and complete authority to act or give orders which he considers necessary to protect human life, the environment and the ship whether they be in accordance or not with the procedures and instructions provided by the Company.

Chief Officer

He is the Master’s deputy and 2nd in command of the ship.

As such, he is responsible, with the Master, for the safety of the ship and he is to familiarise himself with the duties of the Master and at all times to follow closely the navigation of the ship and any other relevant matters.

He is to give the Master whatever advice he deems appropriate if, in his opinion, the ship is in, or is likely to fall into, a condition of risk.

He will assume command if the Master is incapacitated.

In case Pilotage onboard is exceeding more than 3 hours, Master can delegate his responsibility to the Chief Officer for period no longer than 3 hours.

Chief Officer to practice manoeuvring – handling of the vessel at the discretion of the Captain.

This is of particular importance in the light of the performance quality and handling ability ready to assume command of the vessel if the Captain is incapacitated.

The Chief Officer is the Head of the Deck Department.

He is responsible for the following:

Monitoring the activities of his department, ensuring that all the responsibilities detailed below are correctly discharged.
Liaison with other departments for the co-ordination of Deck Department activities and to ensure the smooth running of Medical department.
Executing the policies, procedures and instructions laid down by the Companyfor his/her department and verifying personally that all Officers within his department are properly instructed and aware of their duties and responsibilities relating to the Safety Management System.
Ensuring that all Deck Department personnel comply with procedures and instructions concerning safety and environmental protection.
Satisfying himself that procedures and instructions for safety and environmental protection are followed by all persons on board and that they attend training and drills required to comply with these procedures and instructions.
Giving the Master, prior to each departure, a positive report that the vessel is ready for sea with regard to the responsibilities of his department. Central to this report, he shall specify that all watertight openings and watertight doors are secured and confirm that the ship complies with the conditions and requirements of the Stability Booklet and will continue to do so for the forthcoming voyage.
Monitoring the actual and forecast expenditure of his department with regard to budgets established for the vessel and to advise the Master and Senior Superintendent accordingly.

The safety, occupational health, welfare and discipline of all members of the Deck Department. He is personally to ensure that all Officers in his department are aware of their social obligations whilst in passenger public areas.
Ensuring that all Deck Department personnel are familiar with their own emergency duties.
Ensuring that sufficient members of the Deck Department remain on board in harbour to comply with the ship’s In Port Manning Plan.
In charge of the calibration and the Bump test of Gas detector.

Chief Officer is designated Chairman of the Safety and Environmental Protection Committee.

He is responsible to the Master and the Companyfor the overall safe and efficient operation of the hospital and the safety, occupational health, welfare and discipline of its personnel.

He is the designated as the Ship’s Security Officer.

As SSO he is responsible for periodical review of Ship Security Plan and report to office about changes.

He is responsible to ensure that signing off crew/visitors/vendors baggage is checked immediately before signing off together with belonging HOD and F-236 accordingly signed and to ensure that bags are checked during regular crew/visitors/vendors shore leave (in and out) by gangway personnel and all items bought ashore declared to HOD in order to be released during the sign off. Ch Off is responsible to ensure that gangway personnel is well trained for this procedure.

He is responsible to follow up on monthly initiative from office through the safety and security campaign which will be sent by TM, SVP or DPA. After consultation with the Master, the Chief Officer is to assign the Deck Department responsibilities detailed in 2.4 for agreement with the Company.

Sr. Second Officer Safety

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• bridge Watchkeeping/GMDSS
• port watchkeeping
• supervision and maintenance of nautical equipment
• Medical Officer
• shipboard command team
• safe working practice
• administration and documentation ship personnel
• training and drills
• requisition of nautical publications and medical chest
• administrative work

Second Officer Navigational

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• bridge Watchkeeping/GMDSS
• port watchkeeping
• supervision and maintenance of nautical equipment
• Medical Officer
• shipboard command team
• safe working practice
• administration and documentation ship personnel
• training and drills
• requisition of nautical publications and medical chest
• administrative work

Third Officer (only on Corinthian)

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• bridge watchkeeping/GMDSS
• port watchkeeping
• shipboard command team
• safe working practice
• training and drills

Deck Cadet

Deck Cadet is the training position. The primary role of a Deck Cadet is to gain shipboard knowledge, sea time and experience.

The Deck Cadet shall work on his/her training program as required under the Deck Officer training requirements of STCW and their respective maritime administration.

The Deck Cadet reports directly to the Chief Officer who is the monitoring and supervising Officer. All task assignments to the Deck Cadet are issued by the Chief Officer or one of his delegates.

All assigned tasks are to be performed in accordance with Company standards, ISM standards, Safety and Environmental policies.

He is responsible for the following:

Ensures his on board training assignments are completed in a timely and efficient manner
Participate in all Company required shipboard trainings.
Complete the mandatory shipboard familiarization.
Complete the Deck Officer familiarization form to the satisfaction of the Chief Officer.
Complete all navigational systems and policy shipboard trainings.
Participate in shipboard drills and safety trainings.
Participate on a regular basis in navigational operations.
Participate on a regular basis in deck maintenance operations.
Demonstrate required competency tasks.
Work with all bridge teams on proper watch keeping and bridge team management processes. Emphasis shall be with the regulations on preventing collisions at sea (COLREG).

The Deck Cadet is responsible to keep up to date, his/her training record book and review it with Chief Officer on weekly basis and with Captain on monthly basis.

Doctor

He/She is head of Medical Department and responsible directly to Master. Oversees and manages the medical department onboard, performs routine and emergency care to guests and crew. Diagnosing and treating medical conditions, disorders and diseases through the application of specialist medical skills and knowledge. Undertakes guest and crew consultations and physical examinations.

He/She is responsible for the following:

• Respond to patients’ medical problems by referring to their history, carrying out diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and referral, where necessary.

• Always maintain confidentiality and impartiality.

• Collect, record, and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history, and reports.

• Explain procedures or prescribed treatments to patients.

• Keep up to date with medical developments, treatment, and medication.

• Participate in landings, provide medical support / immediate emergency medical care to pax, expedition staff & crew during landings

• Monitor and safeguard the general health and hygiene of pax, expedition staff & crew

• Flexibility, availability, and affability, with a teamwork attitude

• Shall ensure that all safety, security, and environmental regulations are respected as per Company SMS/procedures involving medical team and/or related to the medical aspects.

• Examines all pre-embarkation health documents of embarking crew to verify the documented health and fitness of new crewmembers, reporting any issues to the Master.

• Responsible for timely fulfilling ship’s Maritime Health declaration and reporting ship’s personnel (pax & crew) health condition to local authorities – MHD.

• Responsible for controlling and updating MSDS folder – Ship’s Hospital.

• Prior departure to fulfil positive report.

• Advises the Master of any emergency case requiring shore side attention or intervention unavailable on board.

• Doctor is not to accompany guest / crew member to hospital for medical landing

without Captain’s or DPA approval, depending on circumstances (usually to be done by TEL who most of the time speak required language or Cruise Director).

• Responsible for narcotics control, distribution and disposal of expired ones as well as to keep updated narcotics log records.

• Responsible for regular checking the Eye Wash stations & 1st aid Boxes, as well as keeping written record of weekly/monthly inspections accordingly.

• Maintain ship’s medicines inventory list (dispense all expired medication as per regulation). Ensures that all medications and drugs are maintained on a First-in-First-Out rotation.

• Responsible for ordering and keeping proper stock (not to overstock).

• Responsible for control of expiration dates.

• Responsible for proper inventory count and control of consumption (able to give explanation end of the month)

• Proper administration of medication and treatments given to crew and pax, and to fill all necessary documents for Front desk

• Before of FW bunkering, a sample of the water shall be collected from the hose during replenishment and analysed by the Doctor. Sampling containers will be supplied by the Doctor. Crewmembers collecting these samples shall be properly trained by the Doctor to perform these duties.

• Responsible for Medical Waste and Sharp Containers, Waste log to be done weekly or every two weeks as per demand. A request of the special medical waste disposal service to be done one week in advance via email to the Chief Officer.

Bosun

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• practicing GCCL values
• supervision and instruction of deck crew in maintenance
• sounding of fresh, ballast and bilge water tanks
• supervision of cleanliness on deck and accommodation
• maintenance of cargo gear, deck equipment, greasing of moving parts, cleaning conveyors, etc.
• organizing work of deck crew as per Chief Officer’s orders
• control bilge valves
• departure and arrival preparation of the deck and deck equipment
• cooperation with Hospitality Department and be ready to assist in carrying luggage
• participating on scheduled provisions loading as well as in waste disposal when necessary
• any additional duty advised by supervisor

Able Seaman

Ordinary Seaman

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• leader of deck maintenance team under Chief Officer’s supervision
• in charge of arranging activities related to maintaining cleanliness of all open decks
• leading and directly supervising regular maintenance of ship’s mooring arrangement & deck machinery/gangways/LB., and winches – reporting deficiencies to Chief Officer

Carpenter

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is the Head of the Engineering Department.

He is directly responsible to the Master with functional responsibility to the SVP and he advises the Master on all engineering matters.

His primary responsibility must always be the safe operation of all machinery, safe-working practices within his department and the safety of the ship. He must ensure that those areas of ISM that apply to his department are conscientiously maintained.

He is responsible for:

Maintaining and effectively operating, to the highest possible standards, all technical machinery and equipment including main, auxiliary and domestic machinery. These standards must never fall below that of the Company, the Classification Society and the relevant Flag State.
Implementing and maintaining the vessel’s planned maintenance system, plant history and inventory systems.
Ensuring that the maintenance requirements of the Hotel Department are expeditiously dealt with, particularly those pertaining to hygiene and customer services.
Monitoring the condition of fixed firefighting systems and mobile firefighting appliances within technical spaces, ensuring they are in constant readiness.
Monitoring the activities of his department, ensuring that all the responsibilities detailed below are correctly discharged and that all Engineering Department personnel comply with procedures and instructions concerning safety and environmental protection.
Ensuring close co-operation with the officer responsible for the ship’s stability.
Monitoring the individual training of technical personnel in their operational duties.
Giving the Master a positive report prior to each departure, that the vessel is ready for sea with regard to the responsibilities of his department. Central to this report, he shall identify that the ship’s main and auxiliary machinery is in a suitable condition to proceed to sea.
Keeping the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrence in a technical space that might affect the navigation or the essential services in the ship.
Monitoring the fuel economy of the vessel, consulting frequently with the Master with regard to passage planning and the setting and regulation of economical speeds.
Monitoring the actual and forecast expenditure of his department with regard to the budgets established for the vessel and advising the Master and Senior Superintendent accordingly.
Submitting through the Master such reports and returns as are required by the Company.
Liaison with other departments for the co-ordination of Engineering Department activities and ensuring the smooth running of his department.
The safety, discipline and welfare (including the cleanliness of their quarters) of all members of the Engineering Department. He is directly in charge them but may delegate this authority to his 2nd Engineer as appropriate.
Personally ensuring that 2nd Engineer Officer is aware of his social obligations whilst in passenger’s public areas.
Ensuring that the policies laid down by the Company are executed and personally verifying that 2nd Engineer Officer is properly instructed and aware of their duties and responsibilities relating to the Safety Management System.
The effective operation and maintenance of all watertight doors;
The effective operation and maintenance of all arrangements and equipment provided for pollution prevention, and the supervision of pollution prevention measures during bunkering and bunker transfer.
The disposal of sludge, bilge water, oily water and exhausted oils in accordance with international, national and Company requirements and instructions.
Co-ordination and collaboration with the Chief Officer for the effective operation and maintenance of all safety equipment.
Issuing “Chief Engineer’s Standing Orders” for the safe and efficient technical operation of the ship. A copy of these standing orders will always be available in the Engine Room.
Providing a Chief Engineer’s Order Book, to be kept in the Engine Room, which will be read and the order signed by 2nd Engineer Officer when taking over the watch.
Ensuring that Oil Record Book is duly filled up and accurate.
Ensuring that all Engineering Department personnel are familiar with their own emergency duties and that adequate training is given and drills completed for firefighting, power failure, damage, etc. The workload of the technical personnel is to be organised such that all personnel attend training and drills on a regular basis.
Ensuring that sufficient members of the Engineering Department remain on board in harbour to comply with the ship’s In Port Manning Plan. When proceeding ashore, his deputy must remain onboard and the Master must be informed.
The assignment of each Engineering Department responsibility detailed below.

Engineering Department responsibilities are to be assigned to the 2nd Engineer or the Chief Engineer himself where appropriate. These are to be submitted to the Company for agreement after consultation with the Master. Chief engineer on AAA should organize semi-annually check of service elevator casing, to stop and secure elevator for cleaning which have to be supported from hotel department.(cleaning records to be kept with picture before and after).

Second engineer

He is in all respects, the Chief Engineer’s deputy, 2nd in charge of the Engineering Department and one of the Ship’s Senior Officers.

As such, he is to familiarise himself with the duties of the Chief Engineer and at all times to monitor closely the technical operation of the ship and any other relevant matters.

In the event that the Chief Engineer is incapacitated, the 2nd Engineer will temporarily assume charge of the Engineering Department until such time as the Chief Engineer can either resume control or he is relieved.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the efficiency and maintenance of all machinery within the main and auxiliary engine room spaces.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the cleanliness of the machinery spaces and their cosmetic appearance.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the discipline and control of all Engine Room staff assigned to the maintenance and operation of the Engine Room.

Third Engineer

Third Engineer and 4^th Engineer report directly to the 2nd Engineer and are responsible for watch keeping duties and the effective and timely completion of maintenance and repair activities on deck and in the engine room as delegated by 2^nd Engineer. All assigned tasks are to be performed in accordance with Company standards, ISM standards, Safety and Environmental policies.

Fourth Engineer

Engine Assistant

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• safe-working practices within your job responsibility and the safety of the ship
• ensuring that those areas of ISM that apply to your job responsibility
• ongoing maintenance
• Ship’s Safety Management System

Chief Electrician

Chief Electrician is in charge of electrical and electronic devices especially considering the vessel’s safety, environment protection at sea, cost management and the quality of services.

• Practicing GCCL values

• Supervision of the engine plant in service

• Support of work in Engine Department

• In charge of electrical devices

• Responsible for cargo cranes, emergency batteries, refrigeration

• Guidance of the engine crew

• Watchkeeping during manoeuvrings

• Checking, recording and maintenance for electrical and electronic equipment of all ships departments

• Inventory of spare parts in electrical store

• Tasks according to muster list

• Safe working practice

• Preparation of dry dock lists

• Cooperation with Hospitality Department and be ready to assist in carrying luggage

• Participate on scheduled provisions loading as well as in waste disposal when necessary

• Any additional duty advised by Ch Engineer

All assigned tasks are to be performed in accordance with Company standards, ISM standards, Safety and Environmental policies.

Fitter

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• safe-working practices within your job responsibility and the safety of the ship
• ensuring that those areas of ISM that apply to your job responsibility
• quality of the all mechanical work related to engine and/or deck department as found necessary
• any other duty assigned by Supervisor
• following procedure as per Ship’s Safety Management System
• administering the position in accordance with the present laws, rules and regulations, particularly concerning safety and environmental questions

Motorman

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• safe-working practices within your job responsibility and the safety of the ship
• ensuring that those areas of ISM that apply to your job responsibility
• ongoing maintenance
• Ship’s Safety Management System

Plumber

About the job
Responsible for delivering an exceptional deck operation service for our travelers in
accordance with Grand Circle Cruise Line (GCCL) standards, while contributing to a
positive work environment.
Responsibilities:
• safe-working practices within your job responsibility and the safety of the ship
• ensuring that those areas of ISM that apply to your job responsibility
• ongoing maintenance
• Ship’s Safety Management System

Nautical/Technical Department positions for Sea Ships:

Captain

The Master takes rank and precedence over all Officers.

The Master is directly responsible to the SVP.

The Master will always command the support of the Company, if he exercises the fullest care and judgement which he believes is in the best interest of the safe navigation and the running of the ship.

The Master’s primary responsibility must always be the safe navigation and conduct of the ship.

Whilst in command, the Master cannot delegate his ultimate responsibility!

He is indirectly responsible for the welfare of the passengers and directly responsible for the overall welfare of the crew.

He is the Company’s on board representative for matters pertaining to Authorities, Agents, Charterers, etc.

He is to ensure that the Chief Officer, as his deputy, is fully aware of all aspects of the ship’s operation, so that he is able, if required, to assume command immediately.

His/her is responsible for the following:

The ship going to sea fully found and provided in all respects, and suitable as regards trim and stability.

The implementation of Company’s Policy and International requirements relative to navigation, safety and environmental protection. He holds ultimate authority on the ship and he may take whatever decision he considers necessary in this respect.
Reviewing the Company’s policy, procedures and instructions regarding safety and pollution prevention, and reporting to the Company any comments or suggestions for their improvement.
Ensuring that all procedures detailed by the Company are correctly carried out and that all Officers perform their assigned duties regarding safety and environmental protection.
Ensuring that all necessary documents, charts and publications are on board and in order.
Compliance with all legislation and regulations affecting the ship’s operation and the interests of those on board. He must familiarise himself with such legislation and regulations.
Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the ship and the co-ordination of activities between each of the ship’s departments. In co-ordinating these activities, he is to ensure that the shipboard communication network, for both passengers and crew, is effective.
Issuing appropriate orders and instructions to the crew in a clear and simple manner.
Organising and participating in emergency drills and verifying their effectiveness, particularly with regard to the co-ordination of the various response groups.
Verifying that individual crew members and response groups receive regular training.
Verifying that the maintenance and periodic inspection of the ship’s safety and environmental protection appliances and equipment is completed satisfactorily.
Arranging the preparation of the ship for statutory and class surveys and giving assistance during surveys as necessary.
Analysing findings and deficiencies raised by inspection bodies (Port State, Flag State etc.) and sending analyses to the Company (DPA).
For media contact and/or liaison.

Furthermore the Master will:

Provide instruction, directly or through his Officers, for the motivation of the crew to apply the policy, procedures and instructions contained in the Company’s Safety Management System.
Issue “Master’s Standing Orders” for the safe and efficient operation of the ship. A copy of these orders will always be available on the bridge.
Provide a Master’s Night Order Book which will be read and the orders signed by each Deck Officer on taking over the watch. This book is to be kept on the bridge.
Report to the DPA any matter that, in his opinion, could affect the safe operation of the ship or could present a risk of pollution and which requires the assistance of the Company for corrective action. While contact with the DPA may be by telephone, verbal communication shall always be followed up by a written report, a copy of which is to be kept in the DPA communications file.
Masters in liaison with DPA to ensure timely reporting of any incident/accident occurrence to the head of Marine Safety Investigation Unit (TM).
Fulfil Masters Review and report trough the SP. Once per contract minimum 15 days prior disembarkation.
During sea passage and port stay except dry docking and technical stop, collect necessary information from C/E and H/M to fulfil Noon Report and send to SI and VP.
All reports and forms listed in List of Reports that should be sent to the Office to be regularly scanned and posted in SP.
If the Voyage exceeds 24hrs from port to port, and there are more than two infants on board, Master must ensure that sufficient number of lifejackets is provided for all infant passengers on board.

Chief Officer

He is the Master’s deputy and 2nd in command of the ship.

He is to give the Master whatever advice he deems appropriate if, in his opinion, the ship is in, or is likely to fall into, a condition of risk.

He will assume command if the Master is incapacitated.

In case Pilotage onboard is exceeding more than 3 hours, Master can delegate his responsibility to the Chief Officer for period no longer than 3 hours.

Chief Officer to practice manoeuvring – handling of the vessel at the discretion of the Captain.

This is of particular importance in the light of the performance quality and handling ability ready to assume command of the vessel if the Captain is incapacitated.

The Chief Officer is the Head of the Deck Department.

He is responsible for the following:

Monitoring the activities of his department, ensuring that all the responsibilities detailed below are correctly discharged.
Liaison with other departments for the co-ordination of Deck Department activities and to ensure the smooth running of Medical department.
Executing the policies, procedures and instructions laid down by the Companyfor his/her department and verifying personally that all Officers within his department are properly instructed and aware of their duties and responsibilities relating to the Safety Management System.
Ensuring that all Deck Department personnel comply with procedures and instructions concerning safety and environmental protection.
Satisfying himself that procedures and instructions for safety and environmental protection are followed by all persons on board and that they attend training and drills required to comply with these procedures and instructions.
Giving the Master, prior to each departure, a positive report that the vessel is ready for sea with regard to the responsibilities of his department. Central to this report, he shall specify that all watertight openings and watertight doors are secured and confirm that the ship complies with the conditions and requirements of the Stability Booklet and will continue to do so for the forthcoming voyage.
Monitoring the actual and forecast expenditure of his department with regard to budgets established for the vessel and to advise the Master and Senior Superintendent accordingly.

The safety, occupational health, welfare and discipline of all members of the Deck Department. He is personally to ensure that all Officers in his department are aware of their social obligations whilst in passenger public areas.
Ensuring that all Deck Department personnel are familiar with their own emergency duties.
Ensuring that sufficient members of the Deck Department remain on board in harbour to comply with the ship’s In Port Manning Plan.
In charge of the calibration and the Bump test of Gas detector.

Chief Officer is designated Chairman of the Safety and Environmental Protection Committee.

He is responsible to the Master and the Companyfor the overall safe and efficient operation of the hospital and the safety, occupational health, welfare and discipline of its personnel.

He is the designated as the Ship’s Security Officer.

As SSO he is responsible for periodical review of Ship Security Plan and report to office about changes.

He is responsible to follow up on monthly initiative from office through the safety and security campaign which will be sent by TM, SVP or DPA.

After consultation with the Master, the Chief Officer is to assign the Deck Department responsibilities detailed in 2.4 for agreement with the Company.

Second Officer

bridge Watchkeeping/GMDSS
port watchkeeping
supervision and maintenance of nautical equipment
Medical Officer
shipboard command team
safe working practice
administration and documentation ship personnel
training and drills
requisition of nautical publications and medical chest
administrative work

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is the Head of the Engineering Department.

He is directly responsible to the Master with functional responsibility to the SVP and he advises the Master on all engineering matters.

He is responsible for:

Maintaining and effectively operating, to the highest possible standards, all technical machinery and equipment including main, auxiliary and domestic machinery. These standards must never fall below that of the Company, the Classification Society and the relevant Flag State.
Implementing and maintaining the vessel’s planned maintenance system, plant history and inventory systems.
Ensuring that the maintenance requirements of the Hotel Department are expeditiously dealt with, particularly those pertaining to hygiene and customer services.
Monitoring the condition of fixed firefighting systems and mobile firefighting appliances within technical spaces, ensuring they are in constant readiness.
Monitoring the activities of his department, ensuring that all the responsibilities detailed below are correctly discharged and that all Engineering Department personnel comply with procedures and instructions concerning safety and environmental protection.
Ensuring close co-operation with the officer responsible for the ship’s stability.
Monitoring the individual training of technical personnel in their operational duties.
Giving the Master a positive report prior to each departure, that the vessel is ready for sea with regard to the responsibilities of his department. Central to this report, he shall identify that the ship’s main and auxiliary machinery is in a suitable condition to proceed to sea.
Keeping the Master promptly and fully informed of any occurrence in a technical space that might affect the navigation or the essential services in the ship.
Monitoring the fuel economy of the vessel, consulting frequently with the Master with regard to passage planning and the setting and regulation of economical speeds.
Monitoring the actual and forecast expenditure of his department with regard to the budgets established for the vessel and advising the Master and Senior Superintendent accordingly.
Submitting through the Master such reports and returns as are required by the Company.
Liaison with other departments for the co-ordination of Engineering Department activities and ensuring the smooth running of his department.
The safety, discipline and welfare (including the cleanliness of their quarters) of all members of the Engineering Department. He is directly in charge them but may delegate this authority to his 2nd Engineer as appropriate.
Personally ensuring that 2nd Engineer Officer is aware of his social obligations whilst in passenger’s public areas.
Ensuring that the policies laid down by the Company are executed and personally verifying that 2nd Engineer Officer is properly instructed and aware of their duties and responsibilities relating to the Safety Management System.
The effective operation and maintenance of all watertight doors;
The effective operation and maintenance of all arrangements and equipment provided for pollution prevention, and the supervision of pollution prevention measures during bunkering and bunker transfer.
The disposal of sludge, bilge water, oily water and exhausted oils in accordance with international, national and Company requirements and instructions.
Co-ordination and collaboration with the Chief Officer for the effective operation and maintenance of all safety equipment.
Issuing “Chief Engineer’s Standing Orders” for the safe and efficient technical operation of the ship. A copy of these standing orders will always be available in the Engine Room.
Providing a Chief Engineer’s Order Book, to be kept in the Engine Room, which will be read and the order signed by 2nd Engineer Officer when taking over the watch.
Ensuring that Oil Record Book is duly filled up and accurate.
Ensuring that all Engineering Department personnel are familiar with their own emergency duties and that adequate training is given and drills completed for firefighting, power failure, damage, etc. The workload of the technical personnel is to be organised such that all personnel attend training and drills on a regular basis.
Ensuring that sufficient members of the Engineering Department remain on board in harbour to comply with the ship’s In Port Manning Plan. When proceeding ashore, his deputy must remain onboard and the Master must be informed.
The assignment of each Engineering Department responsibility detailed below.

Second engineer

He is in all respects, the Chief Engineer’s deputy, 2nd in charge of the Engineering Department and one of the Ship’s Senior Officers.

As such, he is to familiarise himself with the duties of the Chief Engineer and at all times to monitor closely the technical operation of the ship and any other relevant matters.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the efficiency and maintenance of all machinery within the main and auxiliary engine room spaces.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the cleanliness of the machinery spaces and their cosmetic appearance.

He is responsible to the Chief Engineer for the discipline and control of all Engine Room staff assigned to the maintenance and operation of the Engine Room.

Fourth Engineer

Bosun

practicing GCCL values
supervision and instruction of deck crew in maintenance
sounding of fresh, ballast and bilge water tanks
supervision of cleanliness on deck and accommodation
maintenance of cargo gear, deck equipment, greasing of moving parts, cleaning conveyors, etc.
organizing work of deck crew as per Chief Officer’s orders
control bilge valves
departure and arrival preparation of the deck and deck equipment
cooperation with Hospitality Department and be ready to assist in carrying luggage
participating on scheduled provisions loading as well as in waste disposal when necessary
any additional duty advised by supervisor

Able Seaman

practicing GCCL values
watchkeeping
decks work according to Bosun/Chief Officer order
taking over and landing of goods and supplies
cooperation with Hospitality Department and be ready to assist in carrying luggage
participating on scheduled provisions loading as well as in waste disposal when necessary
any additional duty advised by supervisor

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