Roles

A career at sea offers a unique way of life and a challenging and rewarding career - it is far from an average job. British Shipping is a vital national industry - over 90% of everything that comes in and out of the country goes by sea. British Merchant ships operate all around the world and include modern ferries, large container ships, luxury cruise liners, oil, gas and chemical tankers and support vessels for the offshore exploration industry.

The main jobs on board are:-

Officers

Navigation (Deck), Engineering and Electro Technical Officers.

Ratings

Support staff who assist officers

Hotel and Catering, Hospitality & Support Services

On passenger ferries, cruise liners and super yachts

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