United States
Sector
Keyword
Lascar
Khalasi
Seaman
Deck-hand
Minimum 10th Pass
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The tasks of a Lascar is expected to perform include:
Cleaning decks and deck equipment by washing decks, chipping points, painting wood, etc.
Breaking out rigs, overhauls lifeboats, cargo-handling and life-saving gears lowers and raises lifeboat
Taking depth sounding in unfamiliar or shallow waters and shouting information to bridge
Making ready derricks and winches for operation
Ability to load ships, store cargo, handle gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
Knowledge of ship stability, ship manoeuvring and ship management
Knowledge of maintaining tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship
Ability to maintain line and ship equipment
Knowledge of maintaining navigational and maintaining duties
Knowledge of using satellite and other electronic devices
Familiar with safety devices like life boats and other life-saving gears
Knowledge of stowing and removing cargo from hold
Ability to focus for long hours
Diligent and hardworking
Ability to follow instructions
Good communication skills
Physically fit
Mechanical ability
It is a not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work is not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Ship usually sails for 5/6 days a week and works for 14/15 hours every day. This may vary from ship to ship
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards may include exhaustion, fatigue, stress, sea sickness, etc.
Health hazards include exposure to extreme weather, rising temperatures, fire, collision & hull damage, ambient air quality, etc.
For Freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month
For Candidates with 2 -3 years of experience - INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Shipping Industry in India
Indian shipping industry plays a crucial role in Indian economy. As 90% of the nation?s trade by volume is done via sea. India has been the largest merchant shipping fleet among the developing nations. Indian shipping industry supports transportation of national and international cargos and also provides various other facilities such as ship building, ship repairing, lighthouse facilities, freight forwarding, etc. Indian shipping industry with emergence of globalisation and liberalisation is firmly ready to acquire new dimensions in terms of demand and infrastructural development. While in knowledge based economy, soft intangible parameters like human capital, information technology and expertise are becoming increasingly important for increasing innumerable opportunities. Today India has become the source of quality seafarers to global ship owners. Indian shipping firms normally rely on the inherent IT skills of Indians to play a pivotal role in IT activity involved in international shipping and the country can come up with a business centre for information processing requirements of the international ship owners.
Job Opportunities in Shipping Industry
Shipping industry offers job opportunities for thousands of people in India. Shipping job is one of the oldest careers offered with charm, income and a unique lifestyle. Usually shipping jobs in India are found in major cities with various ports and even non-port cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru. The jobs include merchant navy, cruise ship, freight, bulk carrier companies and oil tanker jobs. And even in many international cruise ship companies which are connected to India there are other jobs like nursing, cruise ship nurse, cargo ship, marine medical jobs and cruise ship summer jobs in India.
Indian Navy
Shipping companies across India
Cruise Liners
Cities across India
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Siroi Maritime Academy
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