Ted Blenkers - 10 steps to be a cruise ship captain (hard but not impossible)

Ted Blenker Ship Captain - I seek employment on a ship or a vessel where I can prove myself as one of the
best ship captains and utilize my great experience and skills in the maritime
industry.

We all get our attention when we see the captain on our cruise trip, in his white uniform and gold gals. We feel a sense of admiration and many of us have asked ourselves, How do you become a Cruise Captain? We can already anticipate that it is not easy, and it requires great dedication and patience since it requires several degrees and many hours of navigation and experience on board different boats. The process may vary depending on the country where you begin studies or practices, but we can say that the steps are quite defined

MARINA MERCANTE ACADEMY
Attend and start a course in a School or Academy of the Merchant Marine.To obtain the official degree in Nautical and Maritime Transport and the corresponding degree and Master's degrees in that field.

PRACTICES BEFORE GRADUATION
Do an internship on a ship while studying at the School or Academy. Maritime students are usually required some practical experience before graduation.

SERVICE AS A BRIDGE OFFICER
Work as a third officer or bridge officer on a ship. Most maritime academies offer placement services to help you find your first job and develop qualifications throughout your career.

FIRST PILOT DEGREE
Obtain the professional title of first or second pilot of the Merchant Marine.

EXCEED EXAMS AS A BOAT OFFICER
Pass qualification exams. As one advances in the hierarchy of officers of a ship, it is required to pass qualification and qualification exams to ascend to a higher position.

GET A MASTER SPECIALIZED WITH MAXIMUM SCORE
Obtain a Master of Science in Maritime Engineering or a related field. The master's school must offer courses specifically on the captain of a cruise ship. Achieve better grades during their studies, because many cruise ships only hire captains who are in the top 5 or 10 percent of their class that graduated.

GET THE TWIC AND MMC
Get the certifications to work aboard ships. The credential of a worker in transport companies (TWIC) and the credentials of Marino Mercante (MMC); according to acronym in English.

 

OVERCOMING MEDICAL TEST
Pass the medical test. I have included physical exams, vision tests, drug tests and psychological tests. Made by the Social Institute of the Navy or similar body in other countries.

GET THE CAPTAIN MARINE LICENSE
Take the exams and obtain a sea captain's license with the Coast Guard, or similar agency that processes licenses from another country. Only after 10 or more years of proven experience, can you be qualified to take this exam.

WORK FOR A CRUISE SHIP
Apply for a ship captain position on cruise ships. It is better to start with shipping companies of the same nationality. Most cruise ships hire people from their home country. For example, most Norwegian Cruise Lines officer positions are given to Norwegian citizens.