Career Talk Merchant Ship

8/4/2019 Career Talk Merchant Ship

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Your career.

You choosing a career as a

seamen

So you want to go to sea


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What isthe Merchant Ship?

The Merchant Ship is made up of shippingcompanies who own and operate ships.

You may have heard of some of the more

famous names such as: MISC

GMV

HALIM MAZMIM

PDZ


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If you joined the Merchant Ship ;you could expect.....

exciting responsibility at an early age

internationally recognised qualifications

education to degree level if desired

travel opportunities

good pay and conditionsfirst class career progression into maritimeor other fields ashore


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What are the jobs on a ship?

The person in charge on a Merchant Shipis know as the Master, or the Captain.

Under him or her, there are Officers,Petty Officers and Ratings


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Jobs on ships

officers have responsibility for a widerange of tasks and may control the work ofjunior officers and ratings

petty officers come between officers andratings

ratings perform a wide range of technicaland non-technical jobs


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Deck Department

Deck Officershave responsibility for controlling the navigation the ship

loading and discharging the cargo

some other shipboard operations

Deck ratingshave many tasks such as

steering the ship operating machinery

carrying out maintenance tasks


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Master

addressed as the Captain.

overall command of the ship and is effectivelyher responsible for the safe navigation andoperation of the ship.

keeps no regular watches but when the ship isin pilotage or close waters or in particularlybad weather or when conditions dictate wouldclosely oversee the navigation of the ship.

owner's representative and deals withcharterers, port agents and cargo formalities.

Holds a Master Unlimited Certificate.


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Chief Officer

Often known as and addressed as theChief Mate

is responsible for the day to dayworking of the deck crew and for thestowage, loading, carriage anddischarge of the cargo with particularattention to the ships stability.

At sea he keeps the morning andevening bridge watches. Holds a Class1 or 2 Certificate.


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Second Officer

Often known as the Second Mate.Is the ships navigator with a prime

responsibility for the upkeep of charts

and passage planning.At sea he keeps the 124 watches and inport shares cargo watches with the Third

Mate.He is often the ships medical officer.


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Third Officer

The Third Mate holds a Class 4 (OOWDeck) Certificate and assists both theMate and Second Mate,

keeps the morning and evening 8-12watches at sea and shares cargowatches with the Second Mate in port.

He is also responsible for the shipslifesaving and fire-fighting equipment.


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Deck Officer

Cadets getting instruction in Chartwork


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Engine Department

Engineer Officershave responsibility for: main propulsion systems

auxiliary machinery in the engine room

deck machinery like winches and cranes

Engine ratingshave many tasks such as:

routine maintenance engine operation

machinery repair


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Chief Engineer Officer

The Chief Engineer is effectively theships technical manager and is

responsible for the operation and

upkeep of all machinery, engineeringsystems and the structural integrity ofthe ship.

The Chief Engineer holds a Class 1certificate.


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Second Engineer Officer

The Second Engineer is responsible forthe day to day management of theEngineers and engine-room crew.

He has a prime responsibility for themain engines as well as spare gear andstores.

Holds a Class 1 or Class 2 certificate.


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Third Engineer Officer

The Third Engineer works closely withthe Second Engineer and often hasprime responsibility for the shipselectrical plant (alternators).

He also assists with any main engineupkeep.

In the absence of a dedicatedElectrician or Electro-Technical Officerhe would also be responsible for theships 'electrics'.


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Fourth Engineer Officer

The Fourth Engineer holds a minimumof a Class 4 Engineering Officer of theWatch certificate and assists with all

aspects of machinery upkeep.

He is usually responsible for fuellingand daily monitoring of fuel supplies.


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Cadet

Both Deck & Engineer Cadets follow astructured training programme withacademic studies ashore coupled withpractical experience afloat.

Whilst onboard they are required tocomplete various assignments towardstheir first 'OOW' Deck or EngineerCertificate and both assist andunderstudy the ships officers in their

duties.


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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age between 17 to 21 years old.

Possess SPM (Grade 1 or 2) or equivalentwith(i) a pass in English Language and

(ii) a strong credit in Mathematics, Physicsor General Science and(iii) a pass in Bahasa Malaysia (for SPMcandidates)

Have normal eyesight without aids andnormal colour vision.

Physically and medically fit.


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The course in three phases

Phase 1 at Academy -12 months

Phase 2 at Sea Minimum 12 monthsPhase 3 at Academy preparatory moduleand modular courses (12 months)


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EXAMINATION ANDCERTIFICATION

Certificate in Nautical Studies on successfulcompletion of Phase 1 training.

Diploma in Nautical Studies on successful

completion of phase 3 training (student must havea pass in all subjects from Phase1 to Phase 3).

Upon completion of required sea service, Cert./Dipholder can sit for Watch keeper (at operation level)Certificate of Competency Oral Examinationconducted by Marine Department.


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Engineer in Control Room


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Work on ships

Life on board ships is a 24-7 operation

Your work is divided into shifts calledWATCHES and you could typically work 4hours On Watch followed by 8 hours OffWatch

At busy times this could increase to 6 on 6off


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continue

the work doesnt stop even in port sincethis is where all the cargo will be loaded ordischarged

sometimes it is possible to get ashore

and see something of the country youre

visiting


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Loading / Discharging at Port


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What do I need to get in?

You must have good eyesight, and haveperfect colour vision.

You must pass a medical examination.

enthusiasm and the willingness to workhard

and for Officer entry:SPM - 5 credit including English, Mathand Physic.


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What will I learn?

This will depend on the

programme you choosebut may include:

Seamanship

Ship Operations

Navigation

Cargo-handling

Ship Stability

Personal Survival

Fire-fighting First Aid

Management

Ships propulsion systems

Ships boilers

power generators

mechanical equipment

instrumentation


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Bearing by Sextant


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During the training

while youre training you will be employed

by a shipping company and paid a salary

while youre at sea, (and for some

companies while youre at college) all your

living expenses are paid for

most ships personnel wear uniforms and

youre expected to conform to a dress-code at College


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Training: what qualifications willI get?

ratings will obtain a Certificate

Officers will obtain Diploma in NauticalStudies or Marine Engineering

The main objective for an Officer Cadet isto achieve theirCertificate ofCompetencywhich follows on from the

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Certificate of Competency

sometimes called your ticket

this is extremely valuable: it is your licenceto practice and allows you to keep a watchon board a Merchant Ship


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Does training stop after thecadetship?

No! thats just the start! There are higher

qualifications and Certificates ofCompetence to aim for and, of course, you

will look forward to promotion through theranks, possibly to Master or ChiefEngineer

It is even possible to study for a degree inNautical Science or Marine Engineering


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What happens if I join as aRating and then decide I want to

be an Officer?

provided you show the right aptitude itshould be possible to study for your WKOqualification and achieve Officer rank


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Where will I go to College?

There are one main Cadet TrainingEstablishments at Malaysia MaritimeAcademy (ALAM)

Kuala Sungai Baru, Melaka

ALAM Branch Batu Rakit, K.Terengganu

Your sponsoring company usually decides

where you go

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Chart room

Galle


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Galley


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Steering


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samulator


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What about the future?

there are shortages of officers in mostcountries*

there is a forecast of continued growth inworldwide shipping

this is probably the best opportunity in ageneration for young men and women who

wish to make the sea their career* ISF interim manpower survey 1998

Chamber of Shipping Annual Review 1999


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Type of Ship

Ferries

Bulk Carrier

Container ShipsPassenger CruiseShips

Gas Carrier

Supertanker

Car Carrier

Stand-by and Supply

Cable-layerTugs

Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Oil Products Carrier

Seismic Survey Ship


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The following slides are oftypical merchant ship types


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Bulk Carrier

Bulk Carrier


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Bulk Carrier

Passenger Cruiser


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Passenger Cruiser


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Passenger Cruiser


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Coastal Tanker


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Coastal Tanker

Container Ship


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Container Ship

C i Shi


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Container Ship

C t


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Catamaran


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Pilot Catamaran


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Workboat

Standb T g


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Standby Tug

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Tug

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Tug

T B t


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Tug Boat


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Warship


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Love Boat

D d


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Dredger

C t i hi


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Container ship

Container ship


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Container ship


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Ferry

Buoy Tender Ship


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Buoy Tender Ship

Research ship


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Research ship

Research ship


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Research ship

Exploration Tender


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Exploration Tender

Research ship


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Research ship

General Cargo ship


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General Cargo ship


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Supply ship at platform

Exploration Vessel


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Exploration Vessel

Pilot in the bridge


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Pilot in the bridge

Super Tanker


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Super Tanker

Car Carrier


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Car Carrier

Car Carrier


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Car Carrier

Loading Jet Fighter


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Loading Jet Fighter

Cruiser


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Cruiser

Aircraft Carrier


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Aircraft Carrier

Frigate


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Frigate

Warship


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Warship

Invisible Warship


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Invisible Warship


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