VV - DECKHAND (OS / AB)

ISMIRA RECRUITMENT AGENCY

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VIRGIN VOYAGES, worldwide Until 8/23/2026 12+ years exp First posted June 10, 2025 Last posted June 10, 2025
Job description

AHOY, DEAR CANDIDATES!

ISMIRA Agency actively recruiting for position DECKHAND for Virgin Voyages!

The Deckhand/Able Seaman assists the Bosun in the completion of duties and maintenance involved in the Deck Department.

WORK CONDITIONS:

  • Work on board brand new company vessels
  • Be a part of special Virgin Voyage’s lifestyle and philosophy and grow together
  • Contract length - 4-6 months for most positions, for entry positions - 7 months
  • Free food, accommodation, coffee + soft drinks and also wifi (though limited speed) for crew
  • The employer is going to provide or reimburse expenses for the following:
    - STCW certification
    - Joining tickets
    - Pre-Employment Medical Examination (PEME)
    - Necessary Visas
    - Joining expenses, such as transfers, hotel accommodations, subsistence

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs a variety of routine maintenance duties in order to affect the vessels upkeep.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of exterior deck areas and maintaining a clean, tidy condition.
  • Complies with Bridge Resource Management values.
  • Handles ropes and cables during mooring, berthing and departing operations.
  • Performs all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment, lowers and raises tender boats, lifeboats or rescue boats.
  • Assists Bosun with on-the-job training of Ordinary Seaman

REQUIREMENTS:

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.

  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Min. 12 months experience in Deck Rating role. Any type of vessel but preferably passenger fleet
  • Deck Watch Rating Certificate II/5 for DECKHAND (AB) or Certificate II/4 for JR DECKHAND (OS)
  • All other certificates as required by the STCW code for this position
  • Very good command of the English Language

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You can submit your Resume here pushing APPLY TO POSITION button below OR if it does not work you may forward CV to CREW@ ISMIRA.LT (without gaps)

In case you are not sure what position to apply, you can always upload your CV to general application here: https://ismira.breezy.hr/p/c3fb653b09b501-general-application-for-hospitality-positions


    Last updated: September 29, 2023



    About this role

    Summary

    Assist in vessel maintenance, handle ropes, and support deck operations onboard ships.

    Job title

    DECKHAND (OS / AB)

    Experience level

    12+ months

    Minimum experience

    12+ years exp

    Industry

    maritime

    Location requirements

    Worldwide remote work allowed, onboard vessels.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    deck rating certificate II/5STCW certificatesEnglish command

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    deck departmentmaintenancemooringlifesaving equipment
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Unknown location

    Remote
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