Career Opportunities in Cruising - Marine & Technical (Deck, Engine & Electrical) & Sponsored Cadetships
Carnival UK is a market leader within the Cruise industry and Operates ships all over the globe. The group cruise brands include P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line,P&O Cruises Australia, Holland America Line, Carnival Cruises, AIDA and Costa. Together these brands operate about several ships.
P&O Cruises is the largest cruise operator in the UK and the best-known cruise brand. The seven-ship fleet consists of Aurora, Oriana, Arcadia, Adonia, Oceana, Ventura and Azura. P&O Cruises offers cruises to the Mediterranean, the Baltic, the Norwegian Fjords, the Caribbean, the Atlantic Islands, and around the world voyages. Cunard Line offers the only regular transatlantic crossing service aboard the world famous ocean liner, Queen Mary 2. The 1,968-passenger Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth undertakes a number of different voyages.
For a career in a cruise ship at Carnival Group, you will be working with an excellent team, with excellent career progression for those who show they have the drive, determination and team qualities to be part of an industry leading ship’s company.
Carnival Career Opportunities
Marine & Technical Opportunities
The Marine and Technical team are an integral part of the Ships Company, responsible for the navigation and maintenance of the ship throughout each of its Cruises. The Deck & Engine departments consist of a number of marine certified Officers, each holding relevant qualifications for the position they hold on board. In addition the group also has a number of other Non Marine Certified Officers on board. These Officers take accountability of additional technical/ Electrical / Security and environmental duties on the ship.
- Deck Department: A Deck Officer is a vital part of the ship's management team and will make decisions on navigating and maneuvering the ship, including communications, which will affect the safety of the ship, its passengers and crew. The opportunities available are - 4/3rd Officer - Officer of the Watch; 2nd Officer -Chief Mate Certificate; 1st Officer/ Safety Officer -Masters Certificate; Deck crew/ratings positions including Deck Chief Petty Officer and also Bosun/ 2nd Bosun; and Environmental Compliance Officers.
- Engine Department: The role of a marine Engineering Officer stretches way beyond that of other engineering professions, with far greater responsibilities, technical skill and personal qualities required. The opportunities available are - 4/3rd Engineer - Officer of the Watch; 2nd Engineer -2nd Engineer Certificate; 1st Engineer/Ships Services Engineer -Chief Engineer and Technical Stores Manager.
- Electrical Department: The Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) is a specialist working within the Technical Department who works with the electrical and electronic equipment. The ETO is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the ship's electro-technical equipment including electrical generating plant, electronic/automated control systems, bridge Navigational equipment and entertainment systems.
Cadet Opportunities
The programs offer a combination of academic study at a range of shore-based nautical colleges and practical work experience onboard the luxury cruise ships.
- Engineer Graduate Cadetship: If you have an engineering qualification (either mechanical or electrical) you can fast-tack your Engineering Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency. Engineer Graduate Cadetship programme available at South Shields Marine School and Warsash Maritime Academy.
- Engineering Cadet: Carnival supports cadetships on both the HND (High National Diploma), Foundation Degree and the Scottish Diploma. As an Engineer Cadet, you will learn about the running and maintenance of the ship’s engine room and all its mechanical equipment. You will need the ability to evaluate the problems arising in the complex high-tech world of a modern cruise ship, make prompt decisions and take effective corrective measures.
- Deck Cadet: Carnival supports cadetships on both the HND (High National Diploma), Foundation Degree and the Scottish Diploma. As a Deck Officer Cadet, you will learn how to navigate by both traditional and modern means, supervise the crew at a variety of tasks, and ensure the overall safe operation of the ship.
- Electro-Technical Cadet: This MNTB programme leads to the award of a Foundation Degree and MCA UK Certificate of Competency. Carnival also supports a HND (High National Diploma) programme for electro-technical cadetships. As an Electro-Technical Cadet, you will learn about the running and maintenance of the ship’s electro-technical equipment. That includes everything related to the electrical generating plant, electronic/automated control systems, bridge navigational equipment and entertainment systems.