Seafarers Comprehensive Knowledge Questions and Answers
1. What is meant by seafarers? Seafarers include what personnel?
A: The personnel working on the sea vessel collectively known as seafarers. Seafarers are divided into two categories: senior seafarers and ordinary seafarers. Seafarers engaged in management work on board the ship called senior seafarers, also known as cadre seafarers. Including captains, chief engineers, first mates, second mates, third mates, chief stewards, second stewards, third stewards. Ship to assist senior seafarers to engage in specific work seafarers called ordinary seafarers.
2, Category A, B and C seafarers is how to divide?
Answer: Seafarers are usually divided into A, B, C and D categories according to their routes. Category A seafarers can sail around the world, also known as international seafarers; Category B seafarers can sail along the offshore areas, such as Southeast Asia, for the regional category of seafarers; Category C seafarers can sail in the coastal area; Category D seafarers can sail along the near-shore area.
3, what are the certificates of seafarers? What is the gold content?
Certificate of Competency Answer: "Seafarer's Certificate", "Crew Service Book", "Certificate of Competency", "four small certificates" (ship firefighting, first aid at sea, lifeboat raft maneuvering, survival at sea), etc.; sea level seafarers should also obtain "three small certificates" (radar observation) Radar mapper, automatic radar plotter, wireless telephone communication), etc.; Category A and B seafarers also have a "health certificate", "International Vaccination Certificate", passports, etc.; special seafarers should obtain the appropriate professional training certificate, etc..
4, seafarers market demand? Is there any guarantee of employment?
A: According to BIMCO / ISF (International Transportation Federation) survey report analysis: "the global shortage of senior seafarers, in terms of the world, the world needs about 400,000 seafarers. The world market for senior seafarers is a market where demand exceeds supply, and at least in the next ten years, senior seafarers will be able to find 100% employment. Now the international shipping market competition is fierce, seafarers wages in shipping expenditures accounted for a large proportion of the cost of shipping expenditures in different countries is the reason why the cost of shipping expenditures vary greatly, the key is because of seafarers wages are different from the difference between high and low. Now Europe and the United States and other developed countries basically no longer use their own high-wage seafarers, but rather turn to China, the Philippines and other developing countries with cheap labor low-wage seafarers, so that the shipping company reduces the cost and increases revenue. At present, the amount of Chinese seafarers sent out has been growing by double digits every year, furthermore, with the rapid rise of China's economy, local shipping companies continue to develop and grow, so that the demand for seafarers is particularly high. At present, graduates of the Shipping Academy are in short supply, the employment rate of graduates of nautical majors reached 100%, the ratio of supply and demand is 1:4.
5, can seafarers as a career? What are the prospects?
A: Seafarers earn more money and can travel the world. Training and employment rate is high, the labor intensity is greater, modern ship automation degree is high, seafarers on board the ship is mainly on duty, the driver on duty as long as it is strengthened during the lookout, it is relatively easy, the engineers and mechanics, you can sit on duty.
6. Is it dangerous to work on the ship? How is the environment?
A: Modern ships with advanced equipment, high degree of information technology, strong ability to avoid collision and wind resistance, the accident rate of international shipping vessels is 0.3%. Ocean-going vessels are generally more than ten meters to forty meters wide, more than 100 meters to more than 300 meters long, but due to the operation of the ship's machinery, the need to overcome the 24-hour noise; due to the wind and waves have to overcome seasickness, some of the old ships do not have air conditioning to overcome the sweltering heat of the summer.
7. What are the living conditions on board? What kind of insurance?
A: the living conditions on board: senior seafarers each have a bedroom, bathroom, shower, desk, closet, sofa. Ordinary seafarers each have a bedroom, health bath, table, closet, sofa, etc.. The public **** entertainment places are video room, table tennis room, gym, karaoke room and so on. Clothing, food and accommodation for seafarers on board are all free of charge, and the standard of food is RMB 12-15 yuan per day for domestic routes and US$4-6 per day for foreign routes. The ship also issues free sheets, soap, towels, washing powder, toilet paper and other daily necessities. Seafarers' companies generally pay pension insurance, medical insurance and unemployment insurance for seafarers; working on the ship, shipowners pay accidental injury insurance for seafarers.
8. How long do you work every day? How long is each sea trip?
A: sailors, mechanics, cooks and other ordinary crew on board the ship in general work 8 hours a day, senior crew in addition to 8 hours on duty, but also responsible for their own responsible for other work; annual working hours on board the ship mainly have the crew and the company negotiation, or the ship sailing routes to determine the current with the gradual opening up of the market, a lot of private shipping company shipowners for the crew on board the ship time There is no special hard and fast rule for the crew's working time on the ship, the shortest working time for the crew is one working day or even shorter, and there are also some who work for one year or even longer in the ship's treatment and the working environment and interpersonal relationship are all very good. 9、How are seafarers' vacations arranged? How to solve the travel expenses? A: Seafarers generally work 8 to 10 months to arrange a vacation, vacation 2 to 4 months; off the ship for public holidays, the company is responsible for reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses. (The company is responsible for the reimbursement of round-trip travel expenses if the contract has expired, and the company is generally not responsible for reimbursement if the contract has not expired.) Seafarers can also choose their own working hours and vacation time according to their own needs.
10, the current seafarer's wages?
Seafarers' wages generally include three parts: basic wages, navigation allowances and labor costs. These three income is stable. The specific amount, but also according to the route, position and so on to determine. 3300-3400USD 3700-3800USD 3500-3600USD 3700-3900USD Second Mate 16000-18000 yuan 16000-18000 yuan 2400-2700USD 2600-2800USD 2500-2600USD 2600-2800USD Third Mate 13000- 16000 RMB 2200-2300USD 2300-2400USD 2200-2300USD 2400-2500USD Old rail 16000-23000 RMB 16000-22000 RMB 4000-4500USD 4600-4700USD 4200-4500USD 4800-5100USD Big tube 15000-18000RMB 13500-15000RMB 3300-3400USD 3500-3600USD 3400-3500USD 3600-3800USD Second pipe 13000-15000RMB 13000-14000RMB 2400-2700USD 2600-2800USD 2600- 2700USD 2600-2800USD Third pipe 11000-13000RMB 2100-2200USD 2300-2400USD 2200-2300USD 2400-2500USD Chef 1500-3300RMB 1500-3300RMB 450-600USD 700-800USD 600- 700USD 700-900USD Head 3200-4500$ 3500-4500$ 700-800USD 700-800USD 600-700USD 800-1000USD Sailor 1500-3500$ 1500-3000$ 600USD 600USD 500USD 700-800USD Head Engineer $3000-4500 $3000-5000 $700-800USD 700-800USD 700-800USD 600-700USD 800-1000USD Machinist $1500-3500 $1500-3000 $600USD 600USD 500USD 700-800USD Electrician 2000-2300USD 2100-2200USD 2100-2200USD 2200-2500USD GMDSS 2500-6000$ 2500-5000$ Coppersmith 600-800USD 600-800USD 600-800USD 600-800USD 700-900USD Carpenter 600-800USD 600-800USD 600-800USD 600- 800USD 700-900USD (It should be noted that during the vacation period, some state-owned enterprises have a few hundred dollars of living expenses, while some other expatriates or small companies do not have any wages or living allowances.)
11. How are seafarers' salaries paid?
A: The ship's wages are paid at the end of each month. In case the shipping company goes bankrupt and cannot pay the wages, the maritime department of the country where the ship is located can auction the ship first, and the first thing is to pay the wages of the crew. In the case of shipowners defaulting on wages, seafarers can cast off to the maritime authorities, so that the shipowner's ship is likely to be seized, to be released after the payment of wages.
12. How about the labor intensity of seafarers?
A: During the voyage, the ship's personnel rotate daily according to three shifts of eight hours each; senior seafarers are on duty in the bridge and engine room; ordinary seafarers (mechanics and sailors) do miscellaneous work; after work, it's a free time, you can watch videos, play cards, play chess, chat, and take a walk on the deck, and so on. During the period in the dock, the third mate and second mate have to be on duty for 12 hours a day, and the ordinary seafarers can travel to different countries for sightseeing and shopping besides being on duty. 13、What if the seafarers can't be placed after graduation? What if the seafarers can't be employed due to personal reasons? A: If the company can not be placed for any reason, all tuition fees will be refunded; if the seafarers can not be employed for personal reasons, the responsibility will be borne by the seafarers themselves.
14, seafarers common diseases
A: by its occupational characteristics, very susceptible to a variety of diseases, a seafarer affected by different climate changes, coupled with a large difference in temperature between day and night on board the ship, very susceptible to catching a cold, a mild nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, headache, fever and general body aches and pains, the further development of the cough, fever does not go away, and in severe cases, may be complicated with pneumonia or other changes, directly affecting the physical health of seafarers, the seafarers. In addition, it directly affects the physical health of seafarers. Neurasthenia is a common neurosis among seafarers, the cause of which is related to long-term mental burden, irregular life or fatigue. Its symptoms are very complex, some patients are not easy to control their emotions, easily agitated, irritable, not easy to concentrate and sleep shallow; some show symptoms of exhaustion, drowsiness, easy to fatigue, generalized weakness and fatigue, loss of appetite, loneliness, depression and low mood. Chronic gastrointestinal disease is a common disease among seafarers, mainly due to the lack of regularity in seafarers' diet, single food and lack of nutrition. Most of the symptoms include abdominal pain and indigestion. Severe patients often have diarrhea, and the feces may contain pus and mucus, or even blood in the stool. If not actively treated, it can lead to physical and mental pain and seriously affect the study and work. Fourth, affected by occupational characteristics, venereal disease is one of the common diseases of seafarers. Being a seafarer, you have to be able to endure loneliness and clean yourself up.
[Edit]Ordinary seafarers knowledge Q&A
1, apply for ordinary seafarers need to have what conditions?
A: The application for ordinary seafarers should generally meet the following conditions: (1) male, age 18-35 years old, no record of bad behavior, love of seafaring career. (2) Junior high school or above, with a certain degree of English. (3) Height of 1.65 or above, no color blindness, no color weakness, naked eye vision of not less than 1.0 for ship piloting majors (third mate, sailor) and not less than 0.8 for ship engine majors (third mate, mechanic); no stuttering, no flat feet, normal liver function, no chronic diseases and infectious diseases, and in line with the standard of physical examination for seafarers. For details, please refer to the Admission Brief.
2. How long is the training? Where is the training location?
A: The training time for ordinary seafarers is generally four months. Professional training must be in the State Maritime Administration designated training institutions with appropriate qualifications, the specific training location by the crew company to contact the training organization. 3、Can all ordinary seafarers obtain various certificates after training? What is the elimination rate? A: Generally, those who pass the interview can obtain various certificates. Those who are not qualified have several chances to make up for the examination, and the elimination rate is no more than 1% from the ordinary seafarers recruited in the past. 4、How long is the internship time for ordinary seafarers? What are the internship expenses and treatment? A: The duration of internship is 6 months. The internship cost and treatment will be discussed when signing the agreement.
5. What are the courses for sailor training?
A: basic safety, sailor duty (the main project: simulation of the bridge steering, signal flag recognition, etc.), water craft (rope knot, skimming, working at height, inserting steel wire, etc.), navigation English, English listening and conversation.
6, mechanic training courses?
A: basic safety, ship diesel engines, ship auxiliary engines, ship electrical, engine management, engineers on duty (the main project: diesel engines, auxiliary engine dismantling and installation and the main and auxiliary engine operation and management), engineers English, English Listening and Speaking, metal craft (lathe, pliers, welders).
7. What are the duties of sailors?
A: The duty sailor, that is, the deck department of the daily operation and work of the support level personnel. Mainly engaged in: (1) sailing and berthing when the helmsman, and to assist in the lookout; (2) berthing and unberthing with the cable; (3) know the use of various ship signals and signal flags; (4) the deck of the Department of the day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the specific operation; (5) lifting and unloading of the ship's cranes and switching the cabin operation; (6) the pilot ladder and the gangway of the safety of the put in and take out; (7) know the preparation of various knots and the use of steel wire insertion and splicing.
8. What are the duties of the mechanic?
A: The duty mechanic, that is, the support level personnel in the daily operation and work of the engine department. Mainly engaged in: (1) to assist the engineers on the main engine, auxiliary engines and related equipment for the daily repair and maintenance: (2) to assist the engineers on the helm, anchor daily maintenance and repair; (3) know the nacelle, the deck of a variety of ballast water pumps and fire pumps to use the maintenance; (4) to understand the principles of various hydraulics and the principle of mechanical braking; (5) to understand the general theory of turbines and electrical general theory; (6) to understand the welding technology and the essentials.
[Edit]Senior Seaman Knowledge Questions and Answers
1, apply for senior seafarers need to have what conditions? A: Educational requirements for high school graduates or the equivalent of high school culture, other conditions with the ordinary seafarers. 2、How long is the training time for senior seafarers? Where is the training place? A: The training time is 2 to 3 years, and the seafarers can obtain the nationally recognized college or junior college degree in navigation. The training place is Dalian, Shanghai, Tianjin and other maritime universities or maritime vocational and technical colleges. 3、Can all senior seafarers obtain various certificates after training? What is the elimination rate? A: If the seafarers pass the interview and physical examination, they can obtain various certificates after enrollment as long as they finish the training. 4、How long is the internship time for senior seafarers? What are the internship expenses or treatment? A: One year internship. The cost or treatment of internship will be discussed when signing the agreement. 5、What are the courses for senior seafarer (third mate) training? A: Nautical science, navigational watch and collision avoidance, ship maneuvering, nautical meteorology and oceanography, ship signaling, navigational instruments, nautical English, maritime cargo transportation, ship management, ship structure and equipment, maritime business and maritime law, introduction to engine, international shipping market, shipping management, seafarers' psychology and so on. 6、What are the courses for senior seafarer (three-manager) training? A: Fundamentals of Thermal Engineering, Fundamentals of Drafting and Mechanical Drawing, Fundamentals of Engine Mechanics, Ship Diesel Engine, Ship Auxiliary Engine, Engine English, Maintenance and Repair of Engine, Electrotechnics, Ship Electrical Equipment, Automation of Engine, and Ship Management. 7、How is the promotion program for senior seafarers? A: senior seafarers graduated from one year of internship to promote the third mate (three tube), as a third mate (three tube) position for 18 months to promote the second mate (two tube), as a second mate (two tube) 12 months after the Maritime Safety Administration examination can be promoted to the first mate (first tube), as a first mate (first tube) for 18 months to promote the captain (chief engineer).