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  1. Understanding Cruise Ship Officer Stripes

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  2. Officer Rank Structure

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  3. Understanding Cruise Ship Officer Stripes

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  4. Understanding Cruise Ship Officer Stripes

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  1. Understanding Cruise Ship Officer Stripes

    Half stripes can appear in three ways. The first is the rank itself. You can be a 1/2 stripe officer, this could be as a cadet, or certain positions in the Hotel Department. The second is at the top of the epaulette. If the half stripe is at the top of the epaulette it means that it is a ranked position.

  2. Significance of Epaulettes worn by Cruise Ship Staff

    Significance of Epaulettes worn by Cruise Ship Staff. Staff on board a cruise ship are identifiable by uniform and name tags. The stripes (epaulettes) worn on their shoulders denotes their rank on the ship. To understand the significance of these Stripes, we have compiled the following guide:

  3. Cruise Ship Ranks and Hierarchy

    On today's cruise ships, in addition to the Captain being in charge, there are a handful of senior officers that manage the ship's operations and report to the Captain. ... In all cases, the Captain has the most stripes (4+ black and gold stripes) Comparatively, in the Hotel Department, the Hotel Director is the head of his/her department ...

  4. Who's Who on Cruise Ship and What's a Stripe?

    Each department on the ship is distinguished by its own stripe pattern. After a brief overview of the different uniforms you will have enough to get started onboard. Captain - The only five stripe officer, the Captain wears a wide gold bar, two regular gold stripes, plus a loop. Chief Officer - Sports four regular gold stripes plus a loop.

  5. Ranks (epaulettes & neckerchiefs)

    Master - on commercial ships must come from the Deck Dept and traditionally has 4 stripes. However on cruise ships, you may see variations to differentiate from Staff Captain. Staff Captain - some have 3.5, others have 4 stripes. Senior Deck Officer - 3 stripes. Senior 2nd Officer - 2.5 stripes.

  6. Officer Rank Structure

    Here's a quick summary of what Captain Marek said. It basically proceeds up by half stripes from 1 stripe to 4.5 stripes, where a "half stripe" is when the lowest stripe (furthest from the neck) is thicker than the others. At the top (closest to the neck) is a small icon, so to speak, indicating the department.

  7. Understanding Cruise Ship Ranks

    Rank on a ship is part of how life onboard works. Ship ranks is a huge way of determining where you can eat onboard, what cabin you get and so much more. In this post we will dive into how the ranks on a cruise ship work. Your rank onboard directly corresponds to your job onboard. The Captain has a higher rank than the Dining Room Manager, the ...

  8. Meet the Ship's Captain and Staff on Your Cruise

    Let's meet the ship's Captain and Staff. Of course, the first give away is the name tags. They usually tell you what kind of officer they are and even what country they hail from. The true clue to the level of power or authority they have on the ship is by looking at how many stripes are on their epaulets. Four stripes is the top of the ...

  9. Help with Interpreting Epaulets

    The Captain Master of the ship the stripe that is first off the shoulder will be broader in width. The Staff Captain all 4 stripes are the same width. It is sort of confusing since most Americans are familiar with US Navy Ranks. 4 stripes Captain. 3 stripes Commander. 3 stripes (the middle being a mere line) - Lt Commander.

  10. How to Become a Cruise Ship Captain

    To become a cruise ship captain, you will need a high school diploma and a Bachelor's Degree (preferably in maritime studies). A Master's Degree is also required by most ships. You will need years of experience on a sea vessel, including outstanding on-the-job training. You will also need a captain's license from a Federal Maritime Authority.

  11. Knowing Your Officers

    The job of the Staff Captain is to assist the Captain with the running of the ship as well as heading up the Deck Department. Epaulet - 4 gold stripes. First Officer - The first officer is a navigation officer, his or her responsibility is the overseeing of bridge operations. Epaulet - 3 gold stripes. Second Officer - The role of the ...

  12. Ranks on a Cruise Ship: I'm staying as Senior 2nd Officer!

    Time to update you on my rank and the chance of promotion, but why stop there? I run you through all the departments onboard the ship and describe their epau...

  13. What it's like to be a cruise ship captain

    Every evening, whether the Celebrity Edge cruise ship is crisscrossing the Caribbean or meandering around the Mediterranean, Captain Kate McCue writes night orders for her team. She always ...

  14. Uniforms

    Epaulet with Anchor Insignia, 2 Stripes. ... Captain. $ 9.60. Sold out. Epaulet with Anchor Insignia, 1 Stripe. Sold out. Tie, Black Zipper. $ 18.95. Tie, Standard Uniform. $ 11.00. _Collar Device: Midshipman. $ 14.95. Women's Long-Sleeve Epaulet Shirt. $ 35.95. Hard Shoulder Boards Anchor 3 Bar or 4 Bar.

  15. Cruise Ship Captain Salaries in 2024: Everything You Need to Know!

    Chief Officer Experience: Before earning the captain's stripes, a significant tenure as a chief officer is essential. This role involves overseeing the deck crew and participating in navigation and ship safety, providing invaluable experience for the top job. ... Cruise ship captains' salaries can vary widely, from as low as $48,000 to ...

  16. The Untold Truth About How Much a Cruise Ship Captain Earns (And What

    The average salary of a cruise Captain is $130,000 per year. Salaries range from $52,000 to $190,000. This is dependent on the Captain's experience, and the cruise line for which they work. According to Cruise Critic ( source) the average salary of a cruise ship Captain is $150,000 per year. Pay Scale ( source) estimates an average salary of ...

  17. Four Stripes: Understanding the Hierarchy on Ships

    No matter the flag, port of registry, or classification society, when the pilot steps on board, it will always be the person with four stripes that welcomes the pilot to the bridge. Image: Seamen's Church Institute (Flikr) Dive into the understanding of the ship's hierarchy, symbolized by the four stripes, and its significance.

  18. How to become a cruise ship captain

    Cruise ship captains were on the front line as the pandemic affected the world's cruise fleet in 2020. "The logistics involved and the mental stress of getting crew members home, and losing ...

  19. Inside Cruise Ship Crew Cabins

    Inside crew cabins on cruise ships - Crew cabins size, location, what's inside, life inside cruise ship crew cabins. ... Captain, Staff Captain, Chief Engineer have 4 stripes and their cabins are on deck 10 near the Bridge, so their cabins are of the same size as guest cabins on that floor. Some of these cabins even consist of two rooms.

  20. How to Become a Cruise Ship Captain: Everything You Need to Know

    The captain is solely responsible for the vessel's navigation, and they may involve themselves in steering the ship, particularly when docking. There are five primary requirements needed to become a cruise ship captain. Education, qualifications, and training. Career experience working on ships. Industry qualifications and certification.

  21. Cruise Ship Hierarchy vs Navy

    What we'd call in the Navy (and USCG) the ship's executive officer (XO) was commonly on a cruise ship called the staff captain. On a recent cruise the master wore something that looked like Admiral (USN) shoulder boards - solid gold - and there were nearly a dozen officers introduced as 'Captain' of this and Captain of that, wearing 4 stripes.

  22. Amazon.com: Cruise Ship Captain Uniform

    Cruise Ship Captain American Flag Cruising T-Shirt. $13.39 $ 13. 39. FREE delivery Sun, Apr 14 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. Or fastest delivery Thu, Apr 11 . Hercicy. 12 Pieces Yacht Captain Hat Sailor Ship Costume Set Captain's Yacht Sailors Hat Adjustable Sailor Ship Cap Polarized Sunglasses Lightweight Driving Sunglasses for Kids.

  23. How Much do Cruise Ship Captains Make? (Salary 2024)

    Taking the average salary of cruise ship captain at US$93,328, this equates to a monthly average salary of US$ 7777.33. We have also worked out the monthly salaries for those cruise ship captains earning higher annual salaries as follows: $125,000 a year equates to US$ 10,416 a month. $150,000 a year equates to US$ 12,500 a month.