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CRUISE DIRECTOR
Whether at sea or during a port call, the director is responsible for overseeing the passengers’ wellbeing. He is responsible for welcoming them, but above…
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DRAGING MANAGER
Description To ensure the smooth flow of maritime and river traffic, it is essential to maintain the depth of access channels and harbours by dredging…
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DRIVER
Description Their role is to advise and assist the ship’s captain with entering, leaving and manoeuvring the vessel in the port. The pilot often boards…
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HANDLER
The mooring pilot is, in a way, the ship’s eyes, hands and ears when it is docking or setting sail. He secures the ship to…
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INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORT OPERATOR
Being a river transport operator is a unique role because the term encompasses a diverse range of businesses: from small-scale boat operators to shipping companies…
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MERCHANT NAVY DECK OFFICER
The deck officer is responsible for navigating the vessel at sea and for loading and unloading operations on all types of vessel. He begins his…
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MERCHANT NAVY MECHANICAL OFFICER
The engineer officer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the machinery that supplies power for all the ship’s operations. He begins his career…
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PORT COMMANDER
The harbour master heads the harbour master’s office. In Le Havre, this comprises around fifty harbour officers and around thirty auxiliary surveillance staff. The harbour…
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PORT OFFICER
As the Deputy Harbour Master, the harbour officer ensures that port operations are run smoothly. Their duties include securing access to port facilities, regulating traffic,…
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PORT OFFICER (COORDINATION, ALLOCATION, WATCH)
At the harbour master’s office, the harbour officer is responsible for maritime safety and operations: the entry and departure of vessels, the monitoring and coordination…
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SAILOR
Description A riverboat crew member is employed on an inland waterway vessel. They may be at the helm, on deck, in the hold or in…
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SAILOR
Description The deckhand assists with mooring manoeuvres whenever the vessel sets sail or drops anchor. Responsible for the vessel’s upkeep, they must also carry out…
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STOCK CLERK
The ship’s agent supplies the vessel, at the request of its shipping agent, with all types of supplies or goods necessary for the technical operation…
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THE ARTISAN BOATBUILDER
The boatman works on rivers and canals, transporting goods on his vessel. This highly varied profession combines technical tasks, such as steering and operating the…
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TUGBOAT CAPTAIN
The captain is in charge of a tugboat and its crew. When a vessel calling at the port is unable to dock or set sail…
