Ordinary Seaman

An Ordinary Seaman (OS) is a Deck Ratings, and his/her main duty is to assist in keeping the ship clean and well maintained, and to assist in all other Deck Operating work, including bridge watches.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

RWF (Recreational Water Facility), Potable Water:

• Maintain public health standards for both bunkering of potable water and RWF’S (Recreational water facilities) (See Familiarization verification check list)

Vessel Maintenance Duties:

• Cleaning, rust scaling and painting of the vessel’s hull, decks, masts and superstructure.

• Cleaning, rust scaling and painting of the various vessels’ inside/enclosed space.

• Maintain rust scaling of tanks.

• Maintain of all vessel’s running gear and mooring/anchoring equipment.

• Maintenance of safety and lifesaving equipment when ordered / requested.

Watch Duties:

• Keep watch as directed by the Bosun.

Other required duties:

• Be observant and alert in order to give suggestions to Bosun about improvement in the shipboard operation.

• Participate in educating and guiding the younger and less experienced deck crewmember in the daily operation, in order to improve the quality of the Deck Department.

• Be familiar with the daily operation in the safety and environmental operation onboard.

• Keep quarters, as well as commonly used areas clean and tidy.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Must be familiar with the Safety and Environmental Protection Policy and the SMS, and carry out the policies and procedures appropriate for his/her position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a shipboard environment is required.

• Basic to Intermediate level of English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.

ATTRIBUTES  

• Passionate about hospitality and customer service driven

• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene

• Respect for all co-workers and guests

• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun

• Able to work 7 days a week

• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous

• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members

• Ability to live in close quarters, share limited space with other cabin-mates

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is Norwegian Cruise Line Holding’s policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and marital or veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.