Employment for 60 year woman on NCL?

[Kaboochi]

I have been searching the Internet for an NCL site that posts positions on their cruise ships. I am 60, love cruising NCL and would like to work on one of their ships. I have a business degree and believe I may be a nice fit. Does anyone know whom to contact? Thank you:):)

[hawkeyetlse]

Have you seen this site:

Employment Opportunities at Norwegian Cruise Line

 

Looks like you can create an account and consult the job openings on board and shoreside.

Edited February 21, 2016 by hawkeyetlse

[Golfin55]

Good luck

Edited February 21, 2016 by Golfin55

[poona1]

Hey Kaboochi...don't listen to all those 'too old' excuses...i see plenty of elders servicing the USA ports...and I am sure you could serve with a position in public relations onboard as nowadays many cruisers are elders as well so this would appeal to ncl as well...just something to think about...Best of Luck!

[sail7seas]

Good Luck.

I hope your search finds you the perfect position.

 

[Loonbeam]

Good luck but do understand, the compensation for most positions is FAR below what you might expect (assuming you are US based, I did'nt look)

[Sauer-kraut]

They certainly have a lot of listings for Mandarin speakers. Good luck on the search and I hope it works out for you.

[barnacle_boy]

II am 60, love cruising NCL and would like to work on one of their ships.

 

Cruising on a ship is very different from working on a ship.

 

Be prepared to be yelled at all hours of the day by ridiculous passengers. If that doesn't sound completely horrible to you, good luck.

[Keith1010]

Good luck with this.

Keith

[FreestyleNovice]

https://www.facebook.com/NorwegianCruiseLineJobsandCareers/

[MommaBear55]

Nice to see they are upfront about 10 hour days 7 days a week, although I would assume that is a minimum, not a maximum.

[chengkp75]

Nice to see they are upfront about 10 hour days 7 days a week, although I would assume that is a minimum, not a maximum.

 

That all depends on which STCW regime the flag state (Bahamas) chooses to enforce. All crew on cruise ships must meet the internationally mandated STCW or MLC 2006 work/rest requirements. Under the MLC "rest" regime, crew must get a minimum of 77 hours rest in any 7 day period, which equates to 91 hours of work per 7 days, or 13 hours/day. Under the MLC "work" regime, crew can work 14 hours/day, but up to a maximum of 72 hours in any 7 day period, or 10-1/4 hours/day average. I believe that most NCL ships work under the "rest" regime, while the POA uses the "work" regime.

 

And you can pretty well bet that they utilize every available hour allowed by law. Emergency duties such as drills and training are exempt from these work/rest hour requirements.

 

Another thing to consider when seeking employment onboard ship is physical health. There are certain physical requirements (listed under the MLC 2006, if you Google it) that must be met in order to be allowed to be a crew member, since crew are assigned emergency duties and must be physically able to complete them. Also, neither NCL nor its ships are US, so only the employees at the corporate headquarters are covered by US anti-discrimination or equal employment opportunity laws. In fact, the USCG is even stricter than the Bahamas in physical requirements for crew on the POA.

 

All that is in addition to tiny, shared quarters, mediocre to fair food, limited recreation facilities, and as barnacle says, dealing with the passengers.

Edited February 21, 2016 by chengkp75

[luvtheships]

Are you out of your mind? Lol

[NayRN]

https://www.facebook.com/NorwegianCruiseLineJobsandCareers/

 

For the Pride of America, to "qualify for MMC" you must have a "reasonably" clear background!! Makes me wonder what their definitation of "reasonably" is? :eek:

Edited February 21, 2016 by NayRN

[chengkp75]

For the Pride of America, to "qualify for MMC" you must have a "reasonably" clear background!! Makes me wonder what their definitation of "reasonably" is? :eek:

 

To work on a US flag vessel, you must obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Here is a link to the "disqualifying offenses and factors":

 

https://www.tsa.gov/disqualifying-offenses-factors

 

This is determined by an FBI full background check.

 

And here are the USCG physical requirements for any position onboard a US flag ship, as posted in one POA job description:

 

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires all crew members employed with NCL America aboard the Pride of America to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC). In order to qualify for a MMC, applicants must demonstrate the following physical abilities necessary to perform shipboard duties per USCG guidelines (COMPDTPUB 16700.4 NVIC 04-8).

 

If the applicant has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40.0 or higher, or if the verifying medical practitioner doubts the applicants ability to successfully perform any of the following functions, a suitable practical demonstration is required for those functions. The verifying medical practitioner, in consultation with any other qualified practitioners he/she deems appropriate, determines whether a practical demonstration is necessary, and whether the applicant is physically competent or not physically competent.

 

Is able to maintain a sense of balance without disturbance while walking and standing

Is able to climb up and down vertical ladders and stairways

Is able to step over a door sill or coaming up to 24 inches in height

Is able to move through a restricted opening of 24 inches by 24 inches

Is able to open and close watertight doors that weigh up to 55 pounds. Must be able to move hands/arms in vertical and horizontal directions, rotate wrists and reach above shoulder height to turn handles

Is able to lift at least a 40 pound load off the ground, and to carry, push or pull the same load

Is able to grasp and manipulate common tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers and pliers

Is able to crouch, kneel and crawl

Is able to distinguish differences in texture and temperature by feel

Is able to intermittently stand on feet for up to four hours with minimal rest periods

Is able to react to visual alarms and instructions

Is able to react to audible alarms and instructions

Is capable of normal conversation

Is able to pull an uncharged 1.5 inch diameter, 50’ fire hose with nozzle to full extension, and to lift a charged 1.5 inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position

Is physically able to put on a Personal Flotation Devise (PFD) without assistance from another individual

Has no physical limitations that would hinder or prevent the performance of duties

[rvsullivan]

Hey Kaboochi...don't listen to all those 'too old' excuses...i see plenty of elders servicing the USA ports...and I am sure you could serve with a position in public relations onboard as nowadays many cruisers are elders as well so this would appeal to ncl as well...just something to think about...Best of Luck!

 

Yep, and those working at the ports are not ships employee's. They work for the shore side company NCL contracts with for processing. Other than senior staff or skilled trades, look at the average age of the crew, it is far less than 60's. Not to say there are not some jobs suitable for that age group. I can't imagine sharing a cabin with three others that were in their 20-30's for 9 months!!!!

[luvtheships]

Yep, and those working at the ports are not ships employee's. They work for the shore side company NCL contracts with for processing. Other than senior staff or skilled trades, look at the average age of the crew, it is far less than 60's. Not to say there are not some jobs suitable for that age group. I can't imagine sharing a cabin with three others that were in their 20-30's for 9 months!!!!

 

 

Actually there are a number of 60 plus aged workers in the ports.

 

I've spoken with them and it's basically a per diem type job.

 

They work on embark/debark days

 

So 2 days a week. Sat/sun and then when they have 10/12/14 etc day cruises the occasional Tuesday etc

 

Not bad and very much like Disneyworld

 

Tons of retired folk who just log in and sign up for days to work as they please and as needed

 

Heck my nursing school kid does this at the university hospital as a nursing assistant...just logs in and sign up for shifts!!

 

All freakin jobs should be this way. Lol

[barnacle_boy]

Actually there are a number of 60 plus aged workers in the ports.

 

I've spoken with them and it's basically a per diem type job.

 

They work on embark/debark days

 

 

They are not NCL employees. They work for a port services company that is contracted to staff the terminal on turnaround days.

[Oceanwench]

May be better to get a job in their corporate office, then get discounts for cruising.

[HokiePoq]

NCL not so much but I have met several retired people who lecture in an area of expertise on HAL, RCCL, and Celebrity ships. There is a company that contracts these lecturers...serves as an agent. These have varied from ministers, antique authorities, bridge experts, port specialists to scientists. If one is retired the compensation may not be the key element. Spouses have been allowed to accompany them. These contractors do not work the long hours of regular crew and often are seen participating in activities in their off times when they are treated as guests. We've eaten dinner with several of them over the years.

Good luck with your plans!

[j-9]

What about the info-tainment type jobs? I often wonder about the specialty interest type roles, like naturalist on Alaska routes or digital photography, or regional cooking, or architecture, or European history, etc. I wonder if NCL has employment or contract programs for positions like that?

 

 

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[GUEST080219]

Search for "downtokokomo" that is a daily blog of a NCL casino dealer on her first contract. It is a very positive blog but you can imagine after reading it that you need to be a very special person to enjoy that kind of life.

[chengkp75]

NCL not so much but I have met several retired people who lecture in an area of expertise on HAL, RCCL, and Celebrity ships. There is a company that contracts these lecturers...serves as an agent. These have varied from ministers, antique authorities, bridge experts, port specialists to scientists. If one is retired the compensation may not be the key element. Spouses have been allowed to accompany them. These contractors do not work the long hours of regular crew and often are seen participating in activities in their off times when they are treated as guests. We've eaten dinner with several of them over the years.

Good luck with your plans!

 

What about the info-tainment type jobs? I often wonder about the specialty interest type roles, like naturalist on Alaska routes or digital photography, or regional cooking, or architecture, or European history, etc. I wonder if NCL has employment or contract programs for positions like that?

 

 

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These are known as "guest entertainers" or "guest lecturers", and are afforded passenger status, live in passenger cabins, and may use passenger facilities. Not that many around, one or two per ship, and it is seasonal. I believe most of those positions are filled through talent agencies.

[sfaaa]

What about the info-tainment type jobs? I often wonder about the specialty interest type roles, like naturalist on Alaska routes or digital photography, or regional cooking, or architecture, or European history, etc. I wonder if NCL has employment or contract programs for positions like that?

 

 

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A business degree person wouldn't know much about these specialized topics you mentioned unless NCL wants to do a lecture on how to flip NCL stocks for cruisers.

[Adele1]

I just got off NCL's Gem today and during the cruise staff Q&A the question

was asked on how old one can be to work on board....The answer I am sorry

to report was 55!