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Our Engine Team is a FUN bunch who get a kick out of pistons, pumps, and oil-water separators and enjoy getting their hands dirty to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the onboard propulsion systems, engines, waste disposal systems, electrical and fire systems, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment. 

Set sail with Carnival Cruise Line and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels as a 2nd Engineer. You will play a vital part in technical operations and report to the Staff Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer. You will consistently monitor, control, and troubleshoot all engine machinery equipment while being on watch in accordance with our policies, procedures, and safe working practices, promoting a strong safety culture and adhering to all environmental policies and procedures at all times. Your duties include:

• Ensuring compliance with Engine Room Resource Management standards
• Ensuring c ompliance with Environmental/Health and Safety Policies and procedures, MARPOL and SOLAS Policies  
• Ensuring c ompliance with all relevant flag states and classes as well as other applicable regulations  
• Carry out the Engine watch with particular attention to: the functions and operation of the main engines, auxiliary engines (where applicable), and power generation; the operation of all M/E and A/E ancillary equipment (where applicable); condition of bilges and bilges tanks; and piping integrity  
• Fulfill and carry out the Environmental Compliance Plan   
• Maintenance and repair (but not limited to) of the following: bilges and bilges tanks; chemical analysis and treatment of boiler water, cooling water, A/C pre-heating, and re-heating water systems; lifeboats, tender boats, rescue boats, and file rafts winches; Purification system; Lubrication system; Hydraulic system; Electric propulsion motors (where applicable); Boiler and Steam Plant; and HFO, MDO, LO purifier; consumption analysis calculations   
• Bunkering and manning of HFO, MDO, LO operations   
• HFO, Diesel, Oil, and Sludge Transfer Pumps and related systems   
• Stabilizers, Thrusters, and AZIPOD systems  
• Steering gear and related systems  
• Pitch propeller controls and Propeller shafts (where applicable)  
• Piping integrity  
• Economizer and ancillary equipment  
• Sooth blowing / Infrasonic system  
• Provide continuous supervision to systems in temporary operation  
• Ensure safety measures are implemented and functional  
• Participate in drills and training  
• Responsible for all watch monitoring data (sounding, counter, mass flow, grey and black water transfer log, etc.) recorded and filed as per SMS  
• Ensure that all machinery assigned are in working order and in compliance with carrying out Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures; ensure maintenance is carried out at due intervals in accordance with planned maintenance and service requirements, and all related logs and records are updated  
• Compile Monthly Condition Report and update equipment technical cards of machinery assigned to him and his watch subordinate  
• Report any abnormal condition of the machinery assigned  
• Keep up good communication and transparency between TMs within the Engine department  
• Any additional assignment at the discretion of the Staff Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer  

Minimum Requirements

• To apply for this role, you must hold an IMO Certificate, Regulation III/2, 2nd Engineer
• 3+ years of experience working as a watchkeeper
• Valid STCW certificates, as required for the position

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within a cruise ship environment is a plus
• 2nd Engineer experience or higher is a plus

Undergo assigned trainings to develop skills & knowledge for the future positions.

Report any equipment malfunction, difficulties & concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Follow additional duties, other than listed in the job description, assigned by management due to the operational needs/shortages/changes.

Ensure beverage stations are full at all times and cleaned daily.

Engage in light conversations with guests always greet them with a smile.

At least 5 years of experience in similar roles is required.

You must be proficient in both written and spoken English.

Minimum guest interaction might be required.

You must pass a Seafarers Medical Fitness Examination.

You focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

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2nd Engineer Job Description and Duties:

- Performs duties as delegated by The Chief Engineer and Staff Chief Engineer

- Acts as Engineer Watch Officer in the engine control room overseeing the operation, maintenance and repairs of subordinate engineers and engine ratings members of the cruise ship's engineering team

- Must be familiar and proficient in maintenance and repairs of the main and auxiliary engines and their belonging systems and equipment, ship's plants for fresh and sea water, boiler plant with related systems and equipment, emergency generators with their related systems, steering gear, stabizers, propeller shafts, stern tubes, bow thrusters, pneumatic valves with all belonging systems and equipment

- Reports to the 1st Engineer, Staff Chief Engineer and the Chief Engineer of the ship

- responsible for the maintenance of the ship's safety and emergency equipment - Watertight, fire and splash doors; lifeboats, life rafts and rescue boats winches; tender boats, lifeboats and rescue boats engines etc.

Second Engineer Job Requirements:

2nd Engineer License (CoC) without limitations (STCW-95 approved)

Experience as a 2nd Engineer or a 3rd Engineer on board ships

Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering from accredited maritime school or equivalent

Excellent verbal and written command of the English language

2nd Engineer Salary Range:

$5800 - 8000 U.S. per month and up depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to 1st Engineer position.

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Job summary:.

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

As Second Engineer you will be responsible for the engine room operation and in charge of the Engineering watch keeping team. When not on watch you will be responsible for maintenance of engineering systems.

Responsibilities:

- While on watch in the Engine Control Room (ECR) oversees the proper/safe operation of all engineering systems and equipment.

- Oversee the preparation of the main and auxiliary machinery for operation.

- Require isolation of electrical and other systems and see that required safety permits and protective equipment are used before work on such systems is started.

- Take precautions to prevent pollution of the environment.

- Provides professional and social guidance to subordinates by exemplary personal leadership, and maintain good team work with other Engineering officers and Crew.

- Leads and supervises all Crew Members under their charge to see that maintenance and repair work is done safely and professionally.

- Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under their control.

Basic Qualifications:

- Second Engineer unlimited license or higher

- 2+ years’ experience as Engineering Watch Leader preferably on cruise vessels

- Excellent communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English

- Enthusiasm about guiding other team members

- Proven leadership skills, and ability to take command and make quick decisions under pressure

- Flexibility and a cool head in dynamic, ever-evolving environments

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About disney cruise line:.

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of five ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish – and Disney’s private island paradise in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Company, Limited , which is part of a business we call Disney Cruise Line .

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Cruise Career Opportunities at Sea

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Explore our onboard cruise departments below to match your skills and interests to the perfect career! The majority of our career opportunities are entry level but offer excellent incentives and opportunities for career growth.

Cruise Staff Department

Our Cruise Staff make a dramatic impact on each guest’s cruise experience by conducting a variety of onboard activities for them to enjoy. Activities range from trivia games and contests to themed parties and dance lessons. This team is also responsible for hosting an array of special events onboard, including guest performers, group exercise classes, and even the occasional conga line.

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Junior Assistant Cruise Director

The Junior Assistant Cruise Director is an entry-level position on the Cruise Staff team. This team provides fun and exciting activities for guests, like trivia games, Zumba® classes, ice sculpture demonstrations, dance lessons, and arts and crafts. In this role your goal is to help the Cruise Staff provide a premium entertainment package and make our guests’ vacations memorable. You contribute to these memories by actively participating in all events with enthusiasm and dedication.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the entertainment and hospitality field, including direct experience hosting activities for large groups. Confident/strong microphone experience is required. Entertainment talents such as dancing, singing, stage performance, hosting sports events, and arts and crafts are a plus, but candidates must be willing to participate in any/all such activities onboard as part of a team environment.

Assistant Cruise Director

In addition to the regular Cruise Staff responsibilities, the Assistant Cruise Director-DJ provides entertaining, engaging, and memorable DJ and emcee services throughout various shipboard venues.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of two years' DJ experience at corporate parties, weddings, or similar events; experience hosting karaoke; and a thorough knowledge of a variety of musical genres from 50s classics to today’s popular music. Applicants must include a Web link to their demo reel for consideration.

Deck & Technical

The Deck department is overseen by the Staff Captain and is responsible for navigating the ship as well as managing all safety-related matters, including environment and public health. This team works closely with the Technical department to ensure that all equipment is well maintained and meets international laws and regulations. The Technical department includes a variety of positions that range from entry-level roles, such as Deck Clerk, Trainees, and Cadets; to highly qualified seafarer roles, such as Environmental Officer, Security officers, and navigating officers all the way through to the ship’s Captain.

The Technical department is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective operation and maintenance of all onboard machinery and equipment, covering a wide range of areas including power generation and propulsion; heating and air conditioning; and deck, hotel, and entertainment support systems. The Technical department’s mission is to provide a safe, secure, and environmentally sound operation at all times. It is a dynamic department with a wide variety of roles and career opportunities.

Deck Department Senior Watchkeeping Officers

Senior Watchkeepers are responsible for safe navigation of the ship, maintaining a 24-hour watch by working a four-hours-on/eight-hours-off rotation. Every ship employs three Senior Watchkeepers in the ranks of 1st Officer, Senior 2nd Officer, and 2nd Officer to cover the three watches. Each watch is supported by a Junior Watchkeeper in the rank of 3rd Officer.

Requirements Applicants must hold an unlimited Chief Mates Certificate of Competence recognized by the UK Marine & Coastguard Agency and Bermuda Maritime Authority.

Environmental Officer

The Environmental Officer is responsible for ensuring the highest possible levels of compliance by shipboard staff with all established environmental standards, in line with the company’s core values.

Requirements Applicants must be a licensed Deck or Engineer officer holding a minimum of either a 2nd Deck Officer or 2nd Engineer Certificate of Competence, or at least five years' experience with environmental management systems.

Security Officer

Security Officers are responsible for leading a team of security personnel in monitoring guest and crew activities, investigating security matters that arise, and promptly reporting and correcting security issues in order to maintain a safe and secure shipboard environment in line with the company’s core values.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of five years’ experience as a law enforcement officer or service in a maritime military/LE organization. Criminal Investigation experience is preferred as well as knowledge of ISPS code and experience with security surveillance and screening equipment.

Technical Department Senior Watchkeeping Officers

Senior Watchkeepers are responsible for maintaining a 24-hour watch in the ship’s Engine Room, by working a four-hours-on/eight-hours-off rotation. Depending on vessel size, each ship employs either three or four Senior Watchkeepers in the ranks of 1st Engineer and 2nd Engineer.

Requirements Applicants must hold an unlimited 2nd Engineer Certificate of Competence recognized by the UK Marine & Coastguard Agency and Bermuda Maritime Authority.

Hotel Services Engineer

The Hotel Services Engineer leads an onboard Hotel maintenance team in achieving the highest standards appearance for guests and crew area, prompting defect correction in a cost-efficient manner while in line with our company strategy and core values.

The Hotel Services Engineer is responsible for all aspects of Hotel maintenance utilizing the services of the tradesmen within his/her sub-department, as well as the electrical and ventilation departments. This position works closely with the Staff Electro-Technical Officer and the Ventilation Officer when required.

Requirements Applicants must have Technical qualification at OND or HND level or equivalent; a minimum of two years' experience in hotel or hospitality industry maintenance; the ability to read and understand technical drawings and manuals; and excellent technical knowledge to be able to manage, supervise, and guide officers and tradesmen of varying levels of expertise.

Second Plumbers

Second Plumbers are responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of the onboard water, sanitary, and heating systems in a cost-efficient manner that is in compliance with company safety standards.

Requirements Applicants must have experience with small repair, evacuation pumps, and welding. Prior experience in a hotel or shipboard environment is preferred.

3rd Engineer

Third Engineer Officers are responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining engines, machinery, and equipment in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner to the highest professional standards.

Requirements Applicants must hold an unlimited Engineers Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competence recognized by the UK Marine & Coastguard Agency and Bermuda Maritime Authority.

2nd Electro-Technical Officer

Second Electro-Technical Officers assist in leading a team of Electro-Technical staff in the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation, inspection, and repair of all shipboard electrical systems in compliance with company safety standards to ensure the protection and safety of all guests and crew members.

Requirements Applicants must hold an HND qualification in the electro-technical field and have a minimum one year's sea-time experience.

Entertainment & Guest Programs

Our Cruise Entertainment and Guest Program departments are multifaceted and incorporate a variety of teams that work together to create a captivating entertainment experience. We offer everything from lavish production shows to organized activities, games shows, and informative presentations. We encourage high-quality entertainers, accomplished musicians, skilled production technicians, and knowledgeable lecturers to pursue opportunities to travel the world and delight our guests.

Food & Beverage Administration

The Food and Beverage Administration team (F&B) ensures an excellent guest experience through exceptional dining venues and fun and exotic drinks. As a member of the F&B team you are also responsible for identifying process improvements, reviewing operational concerns, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures in all bar and food service areas, and analyzing daily revenue and cost activities in accordance with overall performance, location, and outlet categories.

Food & Beverage Manager

The Food & Beverage Manager oversees the food and/or beverage operations onboard to achieve the highest level of customer service, maximize revenue opportunities, and control costs. This position supports a minimum of different restaurant and beverage outlets that contain exciting menus designed to match our numerous itineraries.

Requirements Applicants must have a degree from a recognized hotel/catering/culinary school; five years’ experience in a related senior management position with an extensive understanding of food production and restaurant service within the hotel or cruise ship industry; and a thorough knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and the effective distribution of goods.

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The Assistant Food & Beverage Manager assists in the management and administration of all onboard Food & Beverage areas to achieve the highest levels of customer service, revenue generation, and cost control.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a related F&B management position with experience in beverage operations, food production, and restaurant service within the hotel or cruise ship industry. A degree from a recognized hotel/catering/culinary school is preferred.

Junior Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

The Junior Assistant Food & Beverage Manager provides operational assistance and administrative support to onboard F&B management to achieve the highest levels of customer service, revenue generation, and cost control.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience in a related F&B management position with experience in beverage operations, food production, and restaurant service within the hotel or cruise ship industry. A degree from a recognized hotel/catering/culinary school is preferred.

Food & Beverage Operations

Restaurant department.

The Restaurant department is responsible for the operation of dining services in all Food & Beverage venues. Providing excellent customer service to our guests is a key function in this position and requires interaction with multiple departments and levels of management to ensure the operation functions smoothly. The Restaurant department includes a variety of positions that require differing skill sets, so applicants will be considered for positions suitable to their level of experience. The growth and training opportunities within this fast-paced and dynamic department are vast.

Requirements Applicants for entry-level positions must have a minimum of one year's experience in a restaurant, preferably in a fine dining establishment; good written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Bar Department

The Bar department looks after all front-of-house guest bars and supports back-of-house bar locations onboard all Princess vessels. This department is responsible for providing memorable experiences for our guests in terms of delivering high-quality beverages and warm, friendly, and professional service. This is an exciting department for individuals who enjoy customer interaction and have a "bubbly" personality. Entry-level positions within the Bar department include Bartender, Bar Steward, and Utility F&B Bars. The growth and training opportunities within this fast-paced and dynamic department are vast.

Requirements Applicants for entry-level positions must have a minimum of one year's experience in a Food & Beverage environment involving the service of beverages, a general knowledge of bar products and presentation, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, and good written and verbal communication skills.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary department prides itself in preparing fresh, flavorful cuisine cooked with passion and care. This department is responsible for all food operations onboard the ship and manages food production for not only our guests but also our crew members. It is a very large and active department with a wide representation of the culinary arts. This department includes a variety of positions that require differing skill sets, so applicants will be considered for positions suitable to their level of experience.

Requirements Applicants for entry-level positions must have a minimum of one year's culinary experience at a hotel restaurant or resort, a general understanding of HACCP regulations and safe food-handling procedures, the ability to perform physical work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, and good written and verbal communication skills.

Housekeeping Department

The Housekeeping department is responsible for maintaining the highest level of cleanliness and service in guest staterooms, public areas, and open decks as well as providing laundry services to both guests and crew members. This department is also responsible for the movement of baggage on and off the ship and making sure the ship is ready for new guests each and every cruise. Entry-level positions within this department include Utility Cleaner, Accommodations Attendant, and Laundry Steward.

Housekeeping Jobs

Requirements Applicants must have prior experience within the hospitality industry, an understanding of public health and environmental requirements relating to cabin service, good verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Human Resources

The shipboard Human Resources team works in conjunction with the shoreside Employee Relations team to implement and uphold all HR policies and initiatives in line with the company’s core values. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the Crew Welfare program, creating an optimal work environment to enhance the onboard employee experience, and supporting shipboard and shoreside management teams.

Human Resources Jobs

Requirements Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, adult education, or a related field from an accredited college or five years’ experience in shipboard operations, training, or employee relations. Knowledge of various international human resources standards in the areas of compensation, employee relations, general benefits, employment and staffing practices, and organizational development is preferred.

Information Technology

The onboard Information Technology team manages and supports all shipboard IT systems and operations while also providing maximum system use. The onboard team works closely with our shoreside IT department to continually improve our shipboard systems and technology. The focus is always on the guest experience and maintaining safe operations. We do this by keeping informed of the latest technological advancements, and providing service excellence in all aspects of technology.

The IT Officer is responsible for the maintenance, operation, and support of all onboard computer systems, mobile devices, physical and virtual servers, networks, point-of-sale terminals, network equipment, and peripherals. This consists primarily of level 1 and 2 support as well as system monitoring and troubleshooting. The IT Officer works closely with the shoreside IT group to ensure all onboard systems perform at optimum levels.

Requirements Applicants must have at least two years' related experience in areas of user support within a medium-sized LAN; a thorough knowledge of computer systems including but not limited to Linux, MS Office, Windows Client and Server editions; and experience troubleshooting PC hardware, software applications, and network connectivity. Additional requirements include the ability to meet deadlines and maintain an attention to detail and accuracy while working under pressure in a team environment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lift and carry IT equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Management or supervisory experience and a BS or higher in computer science, MIS, or related field is strongly preferred.

Computer System Specialist

The Computer System Specialist is responsible for the level 1 support of all onboard computer systems. This includes installing and configuring new PC system hardware, upgrading existing hardware, and supporting mobile devices. The Computer System Specialist works closely with the IT Officer to ensure all onboard systems perform at optimum levels.

Requirements Applicants must have strong customer service skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks; proficiency in the use of computer business applications with working knowledge of PC / LAN systems, hardware and software applications; a minimum of two years’ experience in areas of user support and troubleshooting hardware and software issues; the ability to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail and accuracy while working in a team environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to lift and carry IT equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Current CompTIA A+ 220-801 Certification, technical school certification, or three or more years of equivalent work experience is strongly preferred.

Medical Officers

As a member of the on board medical team, you will have the opportunity to travel the world and practice your medical profession at sea in an exciting, challenging and unique environment. The shipboard medical department prides itself in delivering high quality, patient-centered, evidence based healthcare to guests and crew. Within this diverse and welcoming environment, our medical staff perform a broad range of medical care, supported by a skilled medical team in a modern, well-equipped shipboard medical center.  Visit our website for more information on cruise ship medicine , and working at sea as a doctor, nurse, paramedic or healthcare assistant.

Doctors are primarily responsible for providing individualized outpatient, inpatient and ICU care for guests and crew. Doctors consult both crew and guests, providing timely, safe and evidence-based assessments, formulating differential diagnoses and treatment plans, performing clinical interventions and procedures, and coordinating logistics of referrals and evacuations. Doctors manage the preventative health and wellness programs for crew, and are also responsible for adhering to public health practices.

Doctors will also perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center. Additional duties include participation in drills, audits, inspections and training of other crew members. Technical skills are learned and practiced on board, such as X-rays acquisition, and performing a wide-array of laboratory tests and other procedures. Doctors work closely with shipboard nurses and paramedics, and report to the ship’s Senior Doctor.

Nurses are primarily responsible for providing individualized outpatient, inpatient and ICU care for guests and crew. Nurses also act as a first responders, triaging emergency calls, assessing and treating on scene, and transferring patients to the shipboard medical center for definitive care. Through the use of specific patient group directives, nurses are able to practice autonomously under the authority of doctors, assessing patients and providing treatment and advice for specific conditions. In additional to first response duties, nurses work closely with shipboard doctors to attend to patients attending daily walk-in clinics.

Nurses also perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse. Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections and training of other crew members. Technical skills are learned and practiced on board, such as X-rays acquisition, and performing a wide-array of laboratory tests and other procedures.

Paramedic / First Responders

Paramedics are responsible for providing high standards of individualized routine and emergency care to guests and crew. Paramedics act as a first responders, triaging emergency calls, assessing and treating on scene, and transferring patients to the shipboard medical center for definitive care. Through the use of specific patient group directives, paramedics are able to practice autonomously under the authority of doctors, assessing patients and providing treatment and advice for specific conditions. In additional to first response duties, paramedics work closely with shipboard nurses and doctors to attend to patients attending daily walk-in clinics.

Paramedics also perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse. Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections and training of other crew members. Technical skills are learned and practiced on board, such as X-rays acquisition, and performing a wide-array of laboratory tests and other procedures.

Healthcare Assistance: (HCA)

Healthcare Assistants are an essential part of the medical team onboard, effectively supporting the team with a broad range of clinical, laboratory and administrative tasks. Healthcare assistants conduct health screening, surveillance testing, vaccine campaigns, and work closely with onboard medical staff and admin assistants in attending to patients during daily clinics.

Healthcare Assistants perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse. Primary responsibilities include laboratory specimen collection for COVID-19 surveillance testing, all associated administrative functions and onboard laboratory specimen processing procedures. Other duties include basic assessment and triage, assisting with patient care and activities of daily living, specimen collection for other tests and procedures, patient education and vaccination campaigns. Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and consumables inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections, and training of other crew members. Technical skills are learned and practiced on board.

Public Health Officer

As a Public Health Officer you will monitor shipboard public health and infection control procedures and assist both shipboard Management and Corporate Public Health Director in overseeing the implementation and compliance with shipboard prevention and control activities at all response levels including for COVID-19, AGE, and other communicable diseases.

Additionally, you will participate as a key member of the shipboard Outbreak Management Team (OMT), coordinate the implementation and compliance with OMT decisions and oversee the correct and safe storage, par levels, condition, and use of all infection control related PPE, disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and other supplies and related equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, biological sciences, or closely related field preferred. Certification in CDC-VSP, Infection Control, and EU SHIPSAN preferred.
• Two years of shipboard experience or three years of full-time shoreside experience in implementing, overseeing, or auditing public health programs.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of infection control practices and Vessel Sanitation Standards. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced cruise ship environment, while prioritizing workloads. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate to culturally diverse teams. Self- sufficient and able to work independently.
• Critical Professional related Technical Skills: Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with electronic health record platforms.
• Cruise industry experience is preferred.

Photography & Video Departments

Onboard photography is primarily centered on portrait and event photography, using both natural locations and onboard studio setups with backdrops and studio lighting. Our Videographers produce a souvenir DVD documenting the cruise experience from beginning to end, showing both onboard entertainment and port tours and destinations. The work is fast-paced, high-volume, and high-quality. Attention to detail, teamwork, and outstanding customer service are the most important elements of this job. You will be shooting photos and videos both ashore and on the ship, processing photos and editing video footage, selling the finished products and other retail items, and providing top-quality customer service to our guests.

Staff Photographer

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of one year's photography work experience or two years of formal photography training. Strong computer skills and digital photography experience are preferred. We provide all digital equipment and a state-of-the-art onboard lab for use during work hours. Retail sales or customer service experience is also preferred.

Video Producer

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of one year of videography work experience or two years of formal video production training. Strong shooting and editing skills are required and prior sales and customer service experience is preferred. All video and editing equipment is provided onboard.

Production Technicians

Princess Cruises sets the standard for cruise line entertainment and offers exciting shipboard positions for knowledgeable and professional Technical Production staff. Our first-class theaters and entertainment venues are equipped with state-of-the-art, multi-million-dollar technical systems complete with elaborate sets, spectacular costumes, and fascinating pyrotechnic effects. Our lighting and audio systems consist of MA Lighting, High End, Vari-Lite, German Light Products, Martin Professional, Flying Pig Systems, Green Hippo, Digidesign Venue, and Midas. Our stages are equipped with intricate Tait Towers and Stage Technologies rigging systems consisting of lifts, revolves, serapid tracks, and overhead line-sets.

All of our production shows are showcased in magnificent theaters and are both conceptualized and produced in-house. We work with a talented and award-winning team of Directors, Scenic Designers, Lighting Designers, Choreographers, and Media Designers.

Senior Production Managers

Senior Production Managers oversee all production show elements including lighting, audio, video, automation/rigging, scenery, pyrotechnics, and show rehearsals.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three years' professional work experience in stage management or production/technical direction, with an emphasis in musical theater productions. Strong organizational skills with excellent inter-personal skills are required.

Assistant Production Manager-Lighting

The Assistant Production Manager-Lighting is responsible for programming and operating lighting systems within multiple shipboard venues. This role safely delivers functioning and well-maintained lighting, pyrotechnic, and video systems in support of a dynamic, engaging, and memorable entertainment and activities program.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three years' professional work experience operating, designing, and maintaining MA Lighting, Flying Pig Systems consoles; High End, Vari-Lite, GLP, Martin Professional fixtures; Green Hippo, Catalyst media servers; and familiarity with Pyrodigital console operation.

Assistant Production Manager-Audio

The Assistant Production Manager-Audio is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and programing of live audio within a variety of onboard venues as assigned by shipboard management. This role safely delivers functioning and well-maintained audio systems in support of a dynamic, engaging, and memorable entertainment and activities program.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three years' professional work experience operating and maintaining large-format consoles and mixed media playback. Equipment operating specifics: Digidesign Venue Profile and SC48 consoles, iZ Corp RADAR playback system, LCS Matrix 3 automated surround-sound system, PeaveyMedia Matrix audio interface, QSC Q-SYS Integrated System, and Countryman/Shure UHF wireless microphones.

Assistant Production Manager-Crew Chief

The Assistant Production Manager-Crew Chief is responsible for safely operating functioning and well-maintained rigging/automation systems and associated props and scenery in support of a dynamic, engaging, and memorable entertainment and activities program. In addition, this role assists in the general operation of the venue while managing assigned production staff.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of three years' professional work experience operating and maintaining Tait Towers Navigator systems and Stage Technologies Acrobat/Chameleon systems. A good understanding of rigging principles and practice is required. Strong organizational skills with excellent inter-personal skills are essential.

Stage Crew are responsible for assisting the Production team with the maintenance of all equipment, scenery, and props as well as show and event preparation pertaining to A/V equipment, scenic goods, props, lighting, and rigging.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of one year's professional work experience with a technical theater background and must possess a solid understanding of basic theater principles to effectively work with mechanized stage equipment, pyrotechnic product, lighting equipment, scenic items and props, rigging and audio equipment, as assigned.

Pursers Department

The Pursers department is the center of Hotel operations onboard all Princess vessels. This dynamic department encompasses a variety of roles and is responsible for the management of hotel accounts, shore excursions, and shipboard personnel operations such as the Crew Office.

Junior Assistant Purser

Junior Assistant Purser is the entry-level position into the Pursers department. Most Junior Assistant Pursers initially begin their onboard career at the Front Desk where responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service to each guest, assisting guests with account inquires, resolving customer service issues, and answering telephone calls. This position offers excellent career development and promotion opportunities in hotel management.

Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience in the hotel/hospitality industry performing junior management duties and front desk responsibilities at a large hotel. Applicants must also be computer literate, have experience with large volume cash handling, possess mathematical and analytical skills, and have excellent customer service skills. Secretarial skills and foreign language fluency are also preferred.

Stewarding Department

The Stewarding department is responsible for maintaining meticulous sanitation and hygiene standards in all Galley areas, ensuring that operating procedures are upheld and adhered to at all times. This includes the proper cleaning, handling, and storage of tableware, cookware, silverware, and Galley equipment.

Stewarding Jobs

Requirements Applicants must have a basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures for the food service industry, good verbal communications skills, and the ability to perform physical labor in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.

Youth Department

Our team of Youth Staff offer an exciting program for kids and teens ages 3-17. The Princess Youth Program is offered on all vessels, year-round in state-of-the-art, dedicated facilities. Our centers are equipped with digital jukeboxes, foosball, air hockey, skeeball, DJ booths, video game stations and more. Our Youth Staff offer a variety of activities, including games, sports, science workshops, and educational programs. Individuals who are outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic and have an interest in entertaining kids of any age are encouraged to apply.

Youth Staff Jobs

Requirements Applicants for Youth Staff must have a minimum of two years’ work experience in a youth/child care-related or teaching field or previous employment in a recreational or educational setting such as camp counseling, coaching,  and/or leading outdoor or community-center activities. Experience supervising kids in a group setting is also required. Experience with children of several ages is strongly preferred, as counselors must be willing to work with any age group to which they are assigned.

Other Cruise Departments

Applicants for positions in the Casino, including Dealers and Slot Technicians, are recruited through Carnival Corporation. For more information please Carnival Corporation's  Ocean Casino Jobs web site .

Spa, fitness, and salon

Applicants interested in positions in the Lotus Spa and Fitness Center are recruited through Steiner Leisure. For more information please visit  One Spa World^ .

Applicants for positions within the Fine Arts department are recruited through Park West Gallery. For more information please visit  Park West Gallery Art Auctions^ .

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River Ships

• 1st Officer
• 2nd Officer
• 2nd Engineer

Ocean Ships

• Staff Captain
• Chief Officer Maintenance
• Chief Officer Safety & Security
• Chief Officer Subs Ops Officer
• 2nd Officer Navigation
• 2nd Officer Safety
• Able Seaman
• Assistant Carpenter
• Upholsterer
• Hotel Fitter
• Chief Engineer
• Chief Electrician
• 1st Electrician
• 3rd Engineer
• Electrician
• Asst Electrician
• Electronic Engineer
• Engine Storekeeper
• Assistant Engine Storekeeper
• Reefer Engineer
• Staff Chief Engineer
• Assistant Reefer Fitter

Cruise Ship Job Positions – Engine Department

Staff engineer.

Other Job Titles:   Assistant Chief Engineer; Chief Engineer Junior

Job Description:   Oversees the Engine department; Second in charge of Engine department.

Experience and Skills Required:   Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions; Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as 1st Engineer.

Average Salary:   $7,000 per month and up

1st Engineer Officer

Job Description:   The 1st Engineer is a watch-keeper, responsible for operation of all Engine Room Plant; Maintains the main propulsion machinery; Oversees fuel/oil bunkering and potable water production and consumption.

Experience and Skills Required:   Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Engineer Officer or similar; Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions.

Average Salary:   $7,000 to $9,000 per month

1st Ventilation Officer

Other Job Titles:   Chief Refrigeration Engineer; HVAC Engineer

Job Description:   Responsible for maintaining the ship’s air conditioning, ventilation, cooling and heating systems and domestic refrigeration plant; Reports to Chief Engineer.

Experience and Skills Required:   Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Ventilation Officer or similar; Must have qualifications and licences that conform to International Maritime Organization and STCW and its conventions.

2nd Engineer Officer

Other Job Title:   Hotel Engineer; Hotel Service Engineer

Job Description:   Responsible for operation of all Engine Room Plant while on watch; Assist the Staff Engineer in routine maintenance of technical issues.

Experience and Skills Required:   For example, Carnival UK brands expect candidate to have a British Class 2 (Motor) Certificate or equivalent; Experience of modern marine plant, cruise ships preferred.

Average Salary:   $6,000 to $8,000 per month

2nd Ventilation Officer

Other Job Title:   Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description:   Assist the 1st Ventilation Officer in the routine maintenance of the ventilation and refrigeration systems.

Experience and Skills Required:   Minimum of three years experience in previous rank as a 2nd Ventilation Officer or similar.

3rd Engine Officer

Job Description:   Watch keeping duties of Engine Room; Assists with routine maintenance of machinery; Reports to Staff Engineer.

Experience and Skills Required:   Graduated from a maritime academy; Minimum one year shipboard experience; STCW III/1 Licence.

Average Salary:   $4,000 to $7,000 per month

3rd Ventilation Officer

Other Job Title:   Junior Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description:   Assist the 1st Ventilation Officer with ventilation and refrigeration maintenance issues; Reports to 1st Ventilation Officer.

Experience and Skills Required:   Minimum of one years experience in similar rank on a cruise ship.

Engine Cadet

Job Description:   Administrative, watch keeping, and maintenance duties as directed by the Staff Engineer; Ongoing completion of an Engine Cadet program.

Experience and Skills Required:   Enrolled in an Engine Cadet program at a maritime academy.

Average Salary:   $1,500 to $2,500 per month

Engine Repairman

Job Description:   Assists 1st Engineer with maintenance and repairs, specifically welding.

Experience and Skills Required:   Welding certificate required; Minimum two years of shipboard experience as a welder, fitter or engine repairman.

Average Salary:   $2,500 to $3,000 per month

Engine Crew Supervisor

Other Job Titles:   Motorman

Job Description:   Responsible for a crew in the engine room, assigning duties.

Experience and Skills Required:   Related previous shipboard experience required.

Average Salary:   $1,000 to $1,500 per month

Job Description:   Maintains technical spaces as directed by the 1st Engineer; Cleans and paints technical spaces, bilges and equipment.

Experience and Skills Required:   Related shipboard experience preferred.

Average Salary:   $800 to $1,200 per month

Engine Crew

Job Description:   General engine crew duties as directed by Engine Crew Supervisor.

Experience and Skills Required:   No experience required.

Average Salary:   $600 to $800 per month

Chief Stoker

Other Job Title:   Technical Storekeeper

Job Description:   Oversees the technical storeroom for parts and inventory

Experience and Skills Required:   Storeroom experience is required; Mechanical aptitude; Related cruise ship experience is preferred.

Average Salary:   $1,200 to $3,000 per month

2nd Engine Storekeeper

Job Description: Assists the Chief Stoker/Storekeeper

Average Salary:   $900 to $1,200 per month

Job Description:   Performs carpentry duties behind the scenes; Works closely with the carpenter; Staff Engineer assigns jobs to the joiner

Experience and Skills Required:   Carpentry experience required; Related cruise ship experience preferred.

Average Salary:   $1,000 to $3,000 per month

Refrigeration Fitter

Job Description:   Assists the 1st Ventilation Officer with maintenance and repairs

Experience and Skills Required:   HVAC experience required; Post secondary education preferred.

Average Salary:   $2,500 to $3,500 per month

1st Plumber

Job Description:   Responsible for vacuum toilet/sewer/drainage system.

Experience and Skills Required:   Plumbing experience required; Knowledge of vacuum systems mandatory.

Average Salary:   $1,200 to $3,300 per month

2nd Plumber

Job Description:   Assists the 1st Plumber

Average Salary:   $900 to $2,500 per month

Technical Clerk

Other Job Title:   Marine Administrative Specialist

Job Description:   Responsible for administration duties for the technical departments.

Experience and Skills Required:   Clerical and administrative experience is required; Shipboard experience is preferred; Computer skills in MS Office, Lotus Notes required. Knowledge of AMOS maintenance software is a plus.

Average Salary:   $1,000 to $1,800 per month

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Technical (Engine, Electro-Technical and Ventilation)

Our technical team is the beating heart of our fleet, making sure all our ships sail safely around the world while our guests enjoy unforgettable holiday happiness., this multi-national team of experts includes engineering officers, lng engineering officers, electro-technical officers and ventilation/hvac officers, all skilled specialists performing vital tasks on board., engineering.

Safety focused, the Engineering team provide 24-hour watch-keeping support to the engine control room, plus maintain and repair the ship’s ventilation systems, elevators and guest venues.

LNG Engineering

LNG (liquified natural gas) Engineering Officers work on our two excel-class ships, Iona and Arvia. In addition to the tasks of Engineering Officers, LNG Engineering officers refuel the ships with LNG,  one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels.

Electro-Technical

Also part of our Engineering team, Electro-Technical Officers maintain the ship’s power supply, IT, navigation and hotel management systems.

Ventilation/HVAC

Our Ventilation/HVAC Officers manage and maintain the ship’s ventilation, main AC water chiller systems, and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning system plant.

To see all current vacancies, in the ‘What’ box, search ‘Engineering’ , ‘Electro’ or ‘Ventilation’ .

Learning and development at CSMART

CSMART, Centre for Simulator Maritime Training, is the international maritime training centre for Carnival Corporation & plc, located at the Arison Maritime Centre in Almere, The Netherlands.

With its scale, technology, equipment, and training approach, CSMART is the most progressive maritime centre of its kind in the world for training and continually improving industry-wide safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

In June 2018, CSMART Academy was recognised as the world’s first Centre of Safety Excellence by DNV-GL, the world’s leading classification society and a recognised advisor for the maritime industry.

All P&O Cruises Officers keep up-to-date with industry training and standards by regularly attending CSMART.

P&O Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, a global company leading the global advancement of LNG as an alternative fuel source for the cruise industry. As the cleanest fuel available today it delivers significant emissions reductions – zero sulphur dioxide, major reduction in nitrogen oxides as well as reducing carbon emissions. It’s an innovation that supports our path to decarbonisation and will help us to achieve our sustainability goals by reducing our total greenhouse gas emissions.

Being part of our Technical team has its benefits…

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Flexing your ventilation expertise, we’ll look to you to ensure defects are responded to quickly, and that work is prioritised and supervised and carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with all current safety and company regulations. You will be supporting the Electro-Technical department in the maintenance and delivery of the asset management plan to ensure the ship technically meets the needs of the business whilst managing the development of the ventilation team.

Building on your ventilation and refrigeration industry experience, you’ll ideally have a relevant Refrigeration Qualification (i.e.) City and Guilds or NVQ3, HND member institutions desirable You will be highly organised and calm under pressure, you’ll also need to be comfortable talking to a wide range of people: from colleagues to guests. In a role that is essential to enhancing the quality of life on board, your focus on customer service will be second to none.

Having gained invaluable experience during your career in the cruise industry, you’ll support our focus on mentorship by guiding 3 rd Engineering officers during watches in the Engine Control Room.

You’ll run and maintain the on-board machinery and equipment to keep the ship safe and efficient, as well as take a leading role in the 24-hour watch-keeping team.

2 nd Engineer Officer tasks include:

• Complete maintenance and inspect, assess and report or rectify defects whilst on watch. Coordinate isolations, watchkeeping rounds and watch specific routines for the ship
• Supervise 3 rd Engineering Officer colleagues to complete tasks in accordance with all current safety and company regulations.
• Keep the senior officer/s informed in all aspects of the machinery spaces and support junior officer development.
• Ensure environmental compliance of plant operations and complete relevant paperwork. Establish good situational awareness through receiving and delivering good quality handover information at watch change.
• Attend events, promoting engineering careers at sea and representing P&O Cruises and Carnival UK as a brand ambassador

With a culture that focuses on teamwork, we encourage mentorship and ensure our 3rd Engineers are guided by our experienced 2nd Engineers during watches in the Engine Room. You’ll also share your skills and expertise with our Cadets and Technicians to ensure tasks are undertaken safely.

Our teams lead by example providing an exceptional safety culture on board; you’ll take part in inspections, training and meetings regarding environmental compliance and upholding our HESS Culture (Health, Environment, Safety, Security).

You’ll also complete preventative and planned maintenance, making sure that the on-board machinery and equipment is as safe and efficient as possible, and be guided through our policies and procedures, working with your colleagues to complete repairs and report any faults.

As a member of the Electro-Technical team, you’ll support with maintaining all electronic and electrical equipment to maximise the operational safety and efficiency of the ship. This includes the Engine Room, the Bridge and guest venue equipment.

3rd Electro-Technical Officer tasks include:

• Follow work schedules and undertake preventative and planned maintenance to ensure continued and uninterrupted service on all electrical and electronic equipment. Troubleshoot problems and complete repairs promptly and report any faults for further investigation.
• Drive self-development by working closely with senior colleagues to increase personal skills and expertise.
• Supervise Cadet and Technician colleagues to complete tasks in accordance with all current safety and company regulations.

2nd Engineer for Cruise Ship

Polaris Maritime Services Ltd

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VACANCY on Cruise ships ** AIDA and COSTA cruises Valid seafaring documents. - Good English communication and interpersonal skills.Health cert. Covid vaccination Note:Candidate must have same type of vessel experience. : * 1st Engineer * 2nd Engineer * 3rd Engineer * Fitter * Plumber * HVAC Engineer

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House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here's why his job is far from safe

Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save Speaker Mike Johnson from an attempt by GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from the job

WASHINGTON -- Mike Johnson's job isn't safe yet.

In a stunning show of unity in the often divided House, Democrats joined a majority of Republicans on Wednesday to save the GOP speaker from an attempt by fellow Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from his post.

But while Democrats in the minority threw the Louisiana congressman a life raft by voting on his side, they made clear they might not do so again. That means the threat for Johnson still lingers as Greene and other lawmakers can at any time call up another motion to oust him.

The episode highlights the increasingly precarious situation for Johnson, who faces the same conservative forces that took down his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, but with an even smaller majority that has forced him to continuously rely on Democratic support to carry out the most basic functions of legislating. Republicans control the House by the barest of margins, 217-213.

Here’s what to know about how the House can remove a speaker and what’s ahead for Johnson:

The current rules of the House allow any lawmaker — Democrat or Republican — to put forward a resolution declaring the speaker's chair vacant. If the House approves the resolution, it has the effect of ousting the speaker from office.

The “motion to vacate” has existed for most of congressional history. But it had never been deployed successfully until last October when a rebel band of Republicans joined with Democrats to oust McCarthy as speaker.

McCarthy’s removal came, in part, as the result of the concessions he was forced to make to win the speaker’s gavel in the first place. Among the concessions was agreeing that a motion to vacate could be triggered by a single member — the threshold that historically has been the norm, but that had been abandoned by Democrats in the majority.

Proponents of allowing a single lawmaker to file the motion said it promotes accountability, noting its long history in the House.

At any point, a member of the House can introduce a privileged resolution — a designation that gives it priority over other measures — to declare the office of the speaker of the House of Representatives vacant.

Once the motion is introduced, the lawmaker sponsoring it can request a vote on the House floor. Such a request forces House leaders to take action within two legislative days.

But there are procedural motions that members of either party can make to slow or stop the process — and that's exactly what happened when Greene called for a vote Wednesday on removing Johnson.

The No. 2 House Republican, Steve Scalise , immediately made a motion to “table” Greene's resolution, which defeats it if successful. The vote to table was fast and overwhelming, with lawmakers voting 359-43 to defeat her effort and keep Johnson in the job.

The speaker had fought for months to navigate an increasingly fractured Republican conference, which has — in effect — been operating in the majority in name only since January 2023.

Republicans unanimously chose Johnson late last year to replace McCarthy after several candidates for the job failed to gain enough support. His conservative bent was seen as a welcome departure by the most extreme members of his party who had accused McCarthy for years of being too moderate.

But Greene, who became a McCarthy ally late in his tenure, has been skeptical of Johnson’s speakership from the beginning. While she criticized her fellow far-right colleagues for toppling McCarthy, she had warned Johnson for months that she would try to remove him in a similar fashion if he were to push ahead with a package to support Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion.

“He should not bring funding for Ukraine,” Greene had told reporters.

But Johnson did just that last month when he advanced a foreign aid package for Ukraine to the floor where it was overwhelmingly approved and signed into law.

Other Republicans are also critical of Johnson, including Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, who was a co-sponsor of Greene's resolution to oust him.

It remains to be seen, but the vote Wednesday showed Johnson's job is far from safe.

Without Democratic help, Johnson could have easily been ousted. Eleven Republicans voted to proceed with Greene’s effort, more than the number of GOP votes it took to oust McCarthy last fall. Seven Democrats voted present and all but 32 of the others voted with Republicans to block the effort to oust him.

“Our decision to stop Marjorie Taylor Greene from plunging the country into further chaos is rooted in our commitment to solve problems,” Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said after the vote.

Asked what they might do if there were another attempt to oust the speaker, Jeffries said, “Haven’t given it a thought.”

Some Republicans are frustrated by the threats to Johnson and were dismissive of Greene. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., said of those trying to remove the speaker, “They’re pretty good at getting attention, but they have not been recognized for their ability to get things done.”

He said if they keep pushing to oust the speaker, “I think you can expect more of the same: Failure.”

The speaker of the House, under the rules of the chamber, is required to keep a list of individuals who can act as speaker pro tempore in the event a chair is vacated. The list, which is oddly written by the sitting speaker at any given time, remains with the House clerk and would be made public if the speakership were vacant.

The first person on that list would be named speaker pro tempore and their first order of business would be to hold an election for a new speaker. The House then would vote as many times as it took to elect a speaker.

In the case of McCarthy, the role of speaker pro tem fell to his close confidant Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. He was in the role for three weeks, until Johnson's election.

Associated Press writers Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking and Stephen Groves contributed to this report.

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Welcome to the viking crew maritime job search portal for second engineer jobs..

The bulk of the Second Engineer’s job surrounds the day to day running of the engine room machinery. They report to the first engineer and work as their chief assistant supervising the rest of the engine maintenance team and training the third and fourth engineering officers. Another part of the 2 nd engineer’s job is to oversee the engines preparations for arrival and departure into port, as well as supervising any major overhauls.

As a senior maritime engineer, your job could take you all over the world in merchant vessels varying from cargo ships and large vessels, to passenger cruise liners and superyachts. This means that a job in maritime engineering will open a new world of possibilities to experience whilst working and traveling at the same time.

If you’re looking for marine engineer vacancies, then Viking Crew will strive to help you find the best position aboard a vessel that’s right for you.

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New WSF leader aims to flip the script with success stories and worker empowerment

Ever since he was two or three years old, Steve Nevey wanted to work on ships. His father was in the British Navy and took Nevey to visit some of the ships he was working on during his childhood in the United Kingdom. When show and tell came around at school, Nevey remembers his peers talking about their pet rabbits and dogs – he was talking about aircraft carriers. 

True to his passion, Nevey has spent a lifetime on the water, working for a ferry system in Scotland, major seagoing corporations and the cruise industry before he found himself traveling to Seattle in 2008 with a single suitcase in hand to work with the Holland America Group on a cruise ship. He never left. 

“What I really enjoyed the most whenever I was working on ships was just being out without any kind of noise around,” Nevey said. “It's just the ship and the water and you've got a job to do that day, and you do the job and you get the ship where it needs to go.”

Today, Nevey is over a month and a half into his role heading the Washington State Ferry system as assistant secretary, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who announced her resignation as assistant secretary in December after serving in the position since 2021.

“He is really an elite operator, really understands the ins and outs of marine operations and he's a private sector guy, so he also understands customer service, and honestly, we've not had that at the helm of WSF in recent memory,” said 23rd District Rep. Greg Nance , who serves on the House Transportation Committee and is Vice Chair of the Legislature’s Maritime Caucus. “We've been hiring highway department folks climbing the WSDOT ladder and they're really smart and really gifted, but running a marine fleet like WSF is extremely complicated. It's one of the hardest jobs anywhere.”

As Nevey jumps into the role at a moment of high tension. WSF’s aging fleet was been reduced to 21 vessels when 19 are required for full service, and WSDOT reported an 86% on-time performance and a completion of 95.6% of scheduled runs in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 (October through December 2023), leading riders, ferry community leaders and gubernatorial candidates to view the situation as a crisis. 

Nevey has a different take. One of his leading strategies jumping into his new role is to flip the narrative and tell a story of a ferry system firmly on its way to recovery. Planning to work from the “bottom up,” Nevey is working to empower ferry crews and inform ferry communities to foster productive feedback.

An informational campaign for ferries

The pressure has been on Nevey from the jump. “Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the face,” he said, echoing the old Mike Tyson quote.

“The thing that keeps me up at night is getting new boats and making sure that program is successful,” he said, “but also laying out a path for the staff and the crew and all of the employees so we can all get on the same page and know which direction we're headed.”

Nevey served as WSF’s director of marine operations, but was surprised at the scrutiny that instantly came with his new leadership role. Even more so, he’s learned that ferry employees and staff are desperate to come out of a pandemic-era slump and return to the standard of service expectations, as they live in ferry communities themselves and feel pressure from riders too.

“The trajectory is good, but obviously things weren't that great not that long ago and so we're clawing our way back out,” WSF public information officer Ian Sterling said. “There's money to build boats… Believe me, we want boats more than anybody I think other than the customers, but it takes time.”

In the meantime, Nevey is on a campaign to loop frustrated riders in on WSF’s short term successes in clearing barriers to advance them to higher positions and the longer-term fixes still in the making, like securing five hybrid-electric ferries. 

“I think one of the things I struggle with is the telling our story piece,” Nevey said. “We're getting suggestions and feedback based on things that I don't think are really true (such as pursuing the quickest avenues to secure new boats or hiring entry-level staff.) We're already doing that, we haven't been very good at telling you we're doing that. I think that's why telling our story is the critical first step to correct the record and make sure people understand the good things that are already going on.”

The successes Nevey says are worth noting

“We're not in crisis anymore, we're in recovery, and we can really see that in our numbers,” Nevey said. 

Nevey said that in the first four months of this year, WSF has canceled less than 1% of its sailings, as compared to about 2.5% for the same time period in 2023. From January to April this year, WSF completed 99.1% of its scheduled sailings, as compared to 97.8% in the same time frame a year before.

“One sailing being canceled is unacceptable, but we run 50,000 sailings over four months.”

Nevey said he often hears suggestions to hire entry-level crew, but that entry-level hiring isn’t the problem – it’s getting workers the credentials they need to graduate on to much-needed positions like captain, chief mate and chief engineer. That work, he says, is already under way.

Washington State Ferries has already hired nearly 600 fleet personnel in the last few years, despite an international maritime worker shortage, Nevey reported. 

Now with a new scholarship program that will be kicking off another round of recruitment by the end of the month, WSF will have three state-sponsored scholarship programs, putting them on course to graduate between 24 and 36 deck officers a year where they had previously only graduated five or six, keeping pace with an estimate of 105 such roles that will be vacated by 2027 as captains reach retirement eligibility. Workers have their tuition paid for and can be paid full-time to ride pilotage and take necessary exams. 

“We have two primary challenges, and crewing is one, and vessels are the other, and one is long term and one is shorter term,” Sterling said. “I think we've been pretty successful with the crew. We're going to get out of the crewing situation. And now, it's about vessels, and that's a longer term fix.”

Nevey also assures that the ferry system is already on the fastest route toward securing five new vessels, bucking calls from conservative legislators and gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert to pursue diesel-powered ferries, if it’s the quickest option. 

Legislation passed in 2023 allowing WSF to issue a national request for bids for shipbuilders with an option to sign two contracts to build vessels simultaneously would see two new hybrid-electric vessels hit the water in 2028, followed by another three by 2030. If WSF were to pivot all of a sudden toward diesel-powered ships, their current legislation and funding would be thrown overboard, setting the process back a few years. The earliest Nevey would expect to see a diesel boat in the water is 2030.

“We're on the best path with these electric boats and people need to trust us that this is the best path and we've looked at all options,” Nevey said. 

Working from the office, not so much from the water

Feedback from ferry staff and the public is “our north star in every action we take and guides our investments to realize those benefits over time,” Nevey wrote in a letter to the Seattle Times on May 1 . He’s showing up to ferry community events, but says the lines are already open for public feedback and such in-person ferry rides might not be the best use of time. 

“Ferry riders have great ideas, they have smart suggestions because when you ride a boat, 90 minutes or two hours a day, five days a week, you think a lot about the boat,” Nance said. “I think we can all do a better job listening to each other, including empowering commuter voices and crew voices when we're setting budgets and when we're setting priorities.”

Nevey is occasionally told that he should ride the ferries himself from certain locations for a few days in a row “to know what it’s like,” by riders who believe, he thinks, that such in-person experiences would make him and the ferry system “try a little bit harder.”

“I'm doing everything I can with the resources I have every day,” Nevey said. “And a lot of the people who work for me do take the ferry every day, they do experience the same things that  the riders experience, and our employees give us feedback on the stuff that they're hearing.”

“If we're out (traveling) around the system, that doesn't necessarily mean that we're doing the day job,” Sterling said, but added that Nevey is already attending several ferry community events this month, one being a youth career fair in Eagle Harbor on May 21. 

WSF already does outreach with social media platforms and rider alerts and currently has many channels for public feedback, Sterling said. People can participate in Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys, attend the two virtual public meetings WSF hosts a year, email communications and reach out to customer service nearly 24 hours a day. 

“We're working on strategies to get feedback from the customers,” Nevey said. “We don't have really robust feedback loops right now.”

Public meetings used to be held in person within ferry communities, but only a handful of people would show up, Nevey said he was told, and the virtual public meetings had presented a better use of time and money as they’ve drawn hundreds to thousands of participants. He said he could see himself doing in-person meetings, such as speaking with groups at a terminal.

Ferry leadership in the past hasn’t been the most outward facing, said Walt Elliott, a Kingston resident and former co-chairman of the state's ferry advisory executive committee. He said it almost seemed like a deliberate iron curtain at times. That’s why Elliott appreciated when former head of ferries David Moseley would frequent visits to ferry communities and have conversations with riders and write his phone number and email up on a blackboard. 

“I think the public meeting should be a public dialogue and it should be with each major (ferry community) group,” Elliott said. “If you do all at once, it doesn't work because (their interests are) just too diverse.”

Nance also believes that a reliable route for transparent and accountable leadership would be to elevate the head of ferries to a cabinet-level position, appointed by the Governor; a policy that Nevey thinks is unnecessary, given his direct communication with Gov. Jay Inslee several times a week. Breaking off from WSDOT could also sever WSF from important resources, he said. 

A culture change in progress, scaled up

While some of the successes Nevey is championing will require some patience to see through, he says some of his efforts to reshape the WSF workforce from the bottom up are starting to bear fruit.

When Nevey was director of marine operations, overseeing 1,600 of WSF’s 2,000 workers, he worked to empower employees to make decisions themselves that they thought would improve the operating system instead of waiting on a game of phone tag up the management chain. 

Nevey published a culture change playbook for the staff and created feedback groups, coupling leadership teams with employees on each route holding many different jobs to gather input. 

Now, crew members email Nevey directly with ideas to fix parts of the system, when they never would before, discouraged by the rigidity of a government command and control environment, he said. 

“We're in the middle of that shift,” Nevey said. “Feedback I hear is that it's working and people are starting to feel a lot more connected to the company and to each other,” and happy crew make for an inspired workforce and happier customers. 

“Coming into this job, I wanted to say, okay, everything I've done in operations, I want to scale that to the whole system, so that's what I'm working on now,” Nevey said.

When Nance takes the ferry, he likes to speak with the crew and hear their inside perspective on the ferry system. He’s noticed that culture flip from the bottom up.

“Over the last several years, I’ve sensed really a tone shift with crew,” Nance said. “We lost a little bit of our zest and we lost a little bit of our edge over the last few years, and one thing I've been really, really excited about with Steve's leadership is there's sort of a sense of pride and purpose, in a very short time period, is really coming back to life with the crew.”

Editor's note: This story was corrected to reflect the amount of vessels needed to run full service. Data for sailing reliability in the first quarter of 2024 was added.

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Icon of the seas: the best dining, amenities and more on royal caribbean's new ship.

This family-friendly megaship features plenty of activities, entertainment and restaurants.

Icon of the Seas

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Key Takeaways

• Icon of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in the world, with 18 passenger-accessible decks, eight different neighborhoods and 2,805 staterooms.
• Think of Icon of the Seas as an all-in-one adventure vacation contained on a ship. Young families and energetic travelers will enjoy it most.
• Itineraries originate from Miami , sail to destinations around the Caribbean and include a stop at Royal Caribbean's private island , Perfect Day at CocoCay.

If you have any degree of interest in traveling or cruising, chances are you've heard the buzz around Icon of the Seas. Another record-breaking ship by Royal Caribbean International , Icon of the Seas debuted on Jan. 27, 2024, as the largest cruise ship in the world. It is epic in every sense, featuring 18 cruiser-accessible decks and stretching 1,196 feet from bow to stern.

With greatest-of-all-time soccer player Lionel Messi as the ship's godfather, the Icon of the Seas is truly iconic. Messi brought the entire Inter Miami team along for the opening ceremony and the big reveal of the team's new Royal Caribbean-sponsored jerseys. I was fortunate enough to attend this star-studded ceremony as part of the press preview sailing in the days leading up to the ship's grand debut to the public. It was everything I thought it would be and more, and nobody could have been more appropriate than Messi to send this ship on her maiden voyage.

Boarding a ship of this size can seem overwhelming, but not when you understand the layout. Icon of the Seas is broken up into eight distinct neighborhoods: AquaDome, Central Park, Thrill Island, Chill Island, Royal Promenade, The Hideaway, Suite Neighborhood and Surfside, a neighborhood built for young families looking for nonstop fun and kid-approved eats and treats.

In addition to these public areas, there are 2,805 staterooms spread across 12 decks. Icon of the Seas' capacity maxes out at 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew members, but with the plethora of public spaces and variety of things to do and see, you can choose your own adventure without encountering more crowds than you want to.

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Icon of the Seas itinerary

During its inaugural 2024-2025 cruising season, Icon of the Seas offers seven-night eastern or western Caribbean adventures from Miami, stopping at a variety of tropical destinations. All sailings include a stop at Royal Caribbean's award-winning private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, in the Bahamas . Other destinations include Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis ; Roatan, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico .

During the 2025-2026 cruising season, new destinations will include Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic ; San Juan, Puerto Rico ; Labadee, Haiti; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas (part of the U.S. Virgin Islands ). All sailings will originate from Miami.

No matter your Icon of the Seas itinerary, you'll visit beautiful places – but you can expect to feel torn about spending any time off the ship, because it's just that jampacked with things to do.

Who should sail on Icon of the Seas?

Icon of the Seas appeals not so much to a demographic as to a psychographic; you're going to need to be someone who likes to live life in all caps. Royal Caribbean set out to create "the world's best vacation" contained on a ship, so Icon of the Seas is for anyone who would enjoy the combination of a beach trip, a resort stay, a water park adventure and island-hopping.

Fun-loving travelers and families with kids of varying ages will do best on this ship; it feels a little bit like Disney World with over-the-top everything and a truly massive sprawl. Older travelers who prefer a more quiet, refined experience may want to opt for a less kid-friendly ship. Still, even couples without children will find plenty of fun adult-friendly things to do and romantic places to tuck in.

The Royal Promenade can be quite loud and buzzy, but simply relocating to another onboard neighborhood can completely shift the vibe. Also, keep in mind that the ship really is huge, and walking from end to end can be a hike, so those with limited mobility or endurance might want to look into a smaller ship.

Icon of the Seas prices are high in its opening season, but cruisers with big dreams and small budgets can expect rates to drop by the time the next ship in the series debuts.

The stateroom

With a ship this overstimulating, it's imperative that your stateroom is a haven. Luckily, Icon of the Seas offers peaceful rooms, many of which feature ocean or Central Park neighborhood views. Cruise ship accommodations are stereotypically compact – even cramped – but the floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows in Icon of the Seas' cabins (with the exception of the windowless interior rooms) lend an airy, open feel. The cabin layouts are also optimized to provide the maximum amount of storage, floor space and comfort.

Stateroom decor is mildly nautical- and tropical-themed, with calming hues that mimic the scenery outside your window (think blues, beiges and whites). High-tech elements include smart TVs, LED mirrors and the ability to control many aspects of your room from an app.

My husband and I stayed in an Ocean View Large Balcony Stateroom, a 204-square-foot refuge from the hustle and bustle of the ship (the balcony adds another 65 to 70 square feet). This room type can sleep up to four people with a sofa bed for one or two; the room also features twin beds that convert to a king bed for couples.

My husband is 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and we were comfortable in our room, even though our quarters included a large bed, a bathroom, a sofa and a desk. We loved sitting on our private balcony and watching the deep blues of the Atlantic Ocean flow by.

If money is no object, the Ultimate Family Townhouse – an over-the-top eight-guest, three-story pad with a private whirlpool on the balcony, three bathrooms, a slide that connects the second and main levels, an in-suite cinema, a dining room and a kitchenette – looks epic. But keep in mind, it costs nearly $100,000 for the week.

The Sunset Corner Suites (about one-fifth of the cost of the Ultimate Family Townhouse, but still expensive) are also pretty sweet, with a wraparound balcony and a bed facing the sea.

Luckily, not all rooms break the bank; with four main stateroom categories (suite, balcony, ocean view and inside) and 28 subcategories, there's something for everyone.

Best amenities on Icon of the Seas

It's almost impossible to run out of things to do aboard Icon of the Seas.

For thrill-seekers, the largest water park at sea – Category 6 – features the Frightening Bolt (the tallest waterslide on a ship) and the Pressure Drop (the first open freefall waterslide on a cruise vessel).

If you've tired of the seven swimming pools, six waterslides, laser tag, mini-golf, rock climbing wall, escape room, sports courts, outdoor decks, theater, spa and all-day programming, simply take a stroll down the Royal Promenade for Las Vegas -style people-watching. The Royal Promenade has 15 restaurants, bars and lounges, as well as a Starbucks that seems to have a line no matter what time you go. The neighborhood feels a bit like a shopping mall … if a shopping mall had floor-to-ceiling ocean views made possible by the world's largest kinetic art sculpture.

The Pearl, a feat of engineering, is one of the most unique aspects of the ship's design. This art piece is actually a load-bearing structure supporting three decks, but it looks and feels like an interactive art experience designed solely for the enjoyment of guests. The multisensory immersive structure has 3,000 kinetic panels and moody ever-changing lighting. It is one of the first things guests will see when they walk on board, as it stretches from the Royal Promenade up to Central Park.

My husband and I spent most of our time at the FlowRider surf simulator – his favorite amenity – but we made sure to leave time for Taylor Swift trivia at Spotlight Karaoke and the superhuman stunts of the Aqua Theater show, a must on any Icon of the Seas voyage. The ship even has a massive ice arena called Absolute Zero for ice skating (the 20-minute sessions are complimentary) and impressive shows.

We also loved lounging in The Overlook Bar & Pods, an area at the very front of the ship (behind the AquaDome) that features two levels of floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows. It felt airy and open, which can't be said about many cruise ship interiors.

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Best dining venues on Icon of the Seas

There are more dining options aboard Icon of the Seas than you can fit in on a seven-night cruise – but you can give it the old college try. Thirteen of the dining venues are complimentary, while 14 are specialty restaurants (which cost extra; fees vary). There are also 18 bars and lounges.

The best meal we experienced on the ship was at the Chops Grille specialty eatery. When we spotted Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty and a group of bigwigs at a table next to us, we knew we were in the right place. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the breezes of Central Park while we chowed down, but you can eat indoors for an elegant steakhouse experience and a view of the open kitchen and butcher's display, which shows off specialty cuts like high-grade wagyu and bone-in tomahawks.

While I'd never turn down a swanky steak dinner, grabbing quick poolside bites at El Loco Fresh and indulging in some food hall-style grazing at AquaDome Market were equally enjoyable. We also had no complaints eating several meals at Windjammer, the classic complimentary cruise ship buffet.

Even though we don't have children, we stopped into Surfside Bites for a very kid-friendly meal, complete with soft serve ice cream cones from Sprinkles (because no cruise is complete without soft serve). We didn't try anything from the open-air, lemonade stand-inspired Lemon Post bar, but its menu of cocktails and mocktails looked delicious.

And since you're on vacation, be sure to check out the milkshake bar Desserted, where the sugary creations are as photo-worthy as they are decadent. They're worth the upcharge.

Best excursions on Icon of the Seas

Depending on what's on your Icon of the Seas itinerary, you may be able to book activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, tropical jungle adventures, visits to Mayan ruins, volcano hikes, rainforest zip lining, relaxing beach days or cultural immersion tours.

Note that Royal Caribbean features the same options on many of its other Caribbean cruises; none of the excursions on offer are exclusive to Icon of the Seas.

Because our press preview sailing only visited Perfect Day at CocoCay, we did not experience any of the shore excursions. Royal Caribbean's private island in the Bahamas was plenty of fun, even though we didn't plan anything in advance.

If we had made plans, we would have liked to check out the Up, Up and Away tethered hot air balloon, which wasn't running that day, and the overwater cabanas at Coco Beach Club, which were all booked. Thrill Waterpark (which features the tallest waterslide in North America), Oasis Lagoon (the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean) and the adults-only Hideaway Beach are other highlights of Perfect Day at CocoCay.

Overall impressions of Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean seems to be focused on superlatives. It has the biggest, best, tallest, largest and most of everything – especially when it comes to Icon of the Seas. If you like jampacked, adventurous vacations that squeeze a lot of adventure and relaxation into one memorable week, Icon of the Seas is probably for you.

While I love seeing Royal Caribbean push the limits of what cruises can be, the ship may almost be too big for some. It's an all-out Vegas-esque vessel that feels more like a floating city; you will probably forget (more than once) that you're not on dry land.

That's not necessarily a bad thing – if Icon of the Seas looks fun to you, it probably will be – but my husband and I tend to gravitate more toward authentic, immersive, on-the-ground cultural experiences when we travel. While Icon of the Seas is a lot of things, it's not that. We had a fantastic time and have already started planning a future Royal Caribbean cruise with a group of friends and family, but we also sympathize with the anticruisers of the world. Vacationing does not a traveler make.

Still, the shows are entertaining, the service is attentive, the music is jamming, and the architecture and design are incredibly impressive. I have no real complaints and suspect that most cruisers will have the time of their lives on Icon of the Seas – exactly as the minds at Royal Caribbean envisioned when they dreamed up this iconic ship.

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Skye Sherman has been cruising since childhood, when her parents took her on her first cruise through the Caribbean. She has sailed various ocean cruise lines, gone off the grid for a six-day riverboat expedition deep into the Amazon River and even planned a European river cruise with 48 of her closest family and friends. She's a fourth-generation Floridian and hopes to visit every country in the world during her lifetime. She covers travel and lifestyle topics for major publications including U.S. News & World Report.

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