By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa
(Commonwealth) _ Good Wages are one of the benefits of working in the maritime industry. Wages for mariners are often higher than those for equivalent jobs ashore. According to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), ship’s officers operating on international commercial ships in poor nations are among the highest paid in their country. In summary, if you enter the sector at an early age and work consistently, you will have a financially secure existence.
Seafarers must accept significant duties from the start of their employment. Taking responsibility for the lives of their own crew and other seafarers increases in many areas, from safeguarding ships and cargoes to taking responsibility for the lives of their own crew and other seafarers. This, in turn, allows sailors to work.
One of the most appealing aspects of working in marine is the possibility to explore the world. Even if port times have decreased due to modern ships and ports, nautical is still one of the most enticing industries for individuals who wish to learn about foreign cultures.
The most of the year, seafarers are away from home and on duty. As a result, when they return, the vacation periods they deserve will be longer. Despite being harmed by the epidemic, the marine business has existed for thousands of years, and a skillful sailor is always needed in every corner of the world. As a result, a career in marine is a safe bet.
In marine, like in nearly every other aspect of life, there are two sides to every coin. Even while the benefits exceed the disadvantages for many people, we urge that you prepare for the obstacles if you intend to work in the business. Indeed, the difficulties of working in the marine industry go hand in hand with the benefits described above. For example, while having a feeling of duty is an asset for most individuals, it is evident that being a captain is not for you if bearing the duties of your crew’s life is frightening to you. Similarly, although if the holidays are long, you must be away from home for several months to earn these holidays. This is something more to consider.
After you’ve considered the benefits and drawbacks, it’s time to determine whether the marine business is suited for you. Let us outline the character attributes essential for success in this industry and let you decide depending on how many of these traits you really possess.
Hunger for Innovation and Learning: To be successful in the marine sector, you must be hungry for innovation and learning.
Boldness: Maritime is not for persons who are afraid to step beyond of their comfort zone. Throughout your work, you will face several situations that will force you to take the initiative and make risky judgments.
Adaptability: Because this is a worldwide job, you will be in constant contact with performers from other cultures.
Assume you’ve read this far and determined that a career in seafaring is for you. What comes next? To summarize, if you want to be an officer, such as a captain, chief engineer, deck, or machine officer, you must attend university. For crew-class roles such as seafarer, master seafarer, and boatswain, you can begin by attending courses and then advance within the same class by serving and taking tests. On the other hand, let us remind you that working in the marine business does not require a ship. You can also try your hand at shipbuilding and repair, port operations, accounting and budgeting, parts ordering, and other jobs. However, even in these places, it will be quite difficult.
If you want to start in the crew class and work your way up, seek for a school that gives the essential training for these roles and arranges tests, and begin your training right away. After finishing your training and passing the examinations, you will be able to work on ships that operate in close waters or open seas, depending on the demands of the industry.
