Junior Seaman

Junior Seaman

The Junior Seaman is responsible for the maintenance and conservation of the vessel’s decks and superstructures. Under supervision, they participate in deck activities according to assignment, knowledge, and accumulated experience. The role requires a safety-focused mindset, reliability, and the ability to work well as part of a team while maintaining professional conduct around guests and crew. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and conserve vessel decks and superstructures, including routine cleaning, preservation tasks, and inspections as assigned. 

• Perform deck duties accurately and safely, documenting work where required.

• Support deck operations during port calls, navigation, mooring, line handling, and other tasks as assigned. 

• Follow shipboard safety procedures; wear and use required PPE; comply with daily safety instructions from supervisors. 

• Complete familiarization and ongoing training in accordance with established procedures and shipboard programs. 

• Be familiar with safety and quality management programs and follow the emergency plan and station bill. 

• Recognize and report safety hazards; seek guidance from a more experienced crew member when unsure. 

• Understand and follow procedures for handling passenger concerns as described in guest services policies; escalate as needed. 

• Attend meetings, training sessions, and other work-related activities as required. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisors or management. 

Qualifications & Training 

• Hiring Requirements: Must hold certificates required by the flag state and have basic safety training prior to employment. 

• Experience: Deck operations or maritime service experience. 

• Technical/Functional Skills: Basic seamanship, deck maintenance, safety procedures, efficient communication, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 

• Certifications: Required flag state certificates and basic safety training; additional certifications relevant to deck operations are advantageous. 

• Soft Skills: Good communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management abilities. 

Language Requirements 

• Primary language: English, with clear, professional working proficiency in spoken and written communication. 

• Additional languages: Optional; any extra language abilities are a plus. Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Physical tasks: Ability to stand, walk, use hands to touch and handle objects, reach arms, talk and hear; vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Work environment: Shipboard environment; exposure to varying conditions, including weather, noise, and movement of the vessel; ability to perform duties in potentially challenging environments. 

• Travel: Not explicitly specified here; duties may require movement between decks and areas of the vessel. 

• Safety/Emergency: Must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills; capable of receiving and acting on instructions during emergencies, including lifeboat procedures. 

Additional Notes 

• Candidates must be committed to safety and environmental standards. 

• Work involves physical activity and exposure to challenging environments.