Ordinary Seaman for Ponant Cruises

V.Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company seeks an experienced Ordinary Seaman for deck maintenance and safety duties aboard its vessels. The candidate must possess a valid STCW95 certification, be proficient in English, and have experience on passenger ships. This role involves general maintenance, assisting with mooring operations, and ensuring safety protocols are adhered to while at sea. Embarkation is scheduled soon, with a contract lasting approximately six months.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles on passenger ships.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.

Responsibilities

• Executes maintenance and repair of deck equipment.
• Participates in safety drills and compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintains clean and orderly working areas.

Skills

Fluent English

Good understanding of exterior maintenance

Proficient in operating tender boats

Education

Valid STCW95 certification

Job description

Overview

Ordinary Seaman for Ponant Cruises - Department: Deck; Employment Type: Contract; Location: Shipboard. We are looking for experienced OS ready to join cruise vessel PONANT CRUISES (LE LAPEROUSE), embarkation 27/November/2025, contract 6 months +/-1.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executes general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material equipment and areas within the Deck department.
2. Assists with general maintenance (to include but not limited to the following):
   1. Chipping.
   2. Scraping.
   3. Cleaning.
   4. Priming.
   5. Painting.
3. Maintains a clean and orderly working area. Ensures that all work materials and equipment are properly stowed.
4. Carries out maintenance on lifeboats, rescue boats and liferafts, emergency and damage control gear.
5. Responsible to be familiar with the operation and location of all lifesaving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
6. Attends the mooring operations on arrival and departure.
7. Secures the gangway for shore and sea going operations.
8. Will participate in the tendering operations under the Staff Captain’s instruction when the vessel is at anchor ensuring that the tender operations are performed in a safe manner and according to the schedule.
9. Will participate in the safe zodiac operation as per Staff Captain’s instructions.
10. Ensures sea worthiness of the vessel.
11. Responsible to the Officer on duty to maintain a safe deck watch and ensure that the vessel remains securely moored.
12. Have a full knowledge of every aspect of safety features of the vessel.
13. Participates in the loading of deck department provisioning.
14. Keeps the Staff Captain, Officer on duty and Bosun promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
15. Accountable for ensuring that Company, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements.
16. Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Deck department and other departments around the ship.
17. Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
18. All other duties as assigned.

Reporting Structure

1. Reporting to the Staff Captain and the Bosun.

Safety Duties

1. Participates in crew and passenger safety drills according to instructions.
2. Always complies with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures.
3. Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others.
4. Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

1. Valid STCW95 certification.
2. Appropriate certification as required by regulations.
3. Good understanding of exterior maintenance and repair.
4. Must be fully proficient in operating tender boats and rescue boats.
5. Experience on board passengers ships in a similar role.
6. Physically and medically fit.
7. Moral integrity is required.
8. Coast Guard and Port State Control experience.

Language requirements

Fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with light traffic and distracting environments.

Details

Embarkation will be soon. Experienced in any cruise vessels internationally and all valid STCW certificates including II/4, Crowd and Crisis management are required for this position.