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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about seeking employment through Clyde Marine Recruitment
What are the minimum requirements to apply for a job?
How can I obtain these basic certificates & medical?
I used to work in the Royal Navy, are my certificates valid for the Merchant Navy?
My medical certificate is out of date, where can I renew it?
That type of vessels do you supply crew to?
What are the length of contracts available to me?
How do I go about applying for jobs?
Once registered, what is required from me?
What happens when I get offered a job and I accept?
How will I get paid?
What are the minimum requirements to apply for a job? [ Top]
The basic entry level is to sail as Steward. For this, you require the following certificates:
1. STCW95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
2. STCW95 Personal Survival Techniques
3. STCW95 Elementary First Aid
4. STCW95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
5. ENG1 Seafarer Medical
For information about Merchant Navy Officer Training please contact Clyde Marine Training.
How can I obtain these basic certificates & medical? [ Top]
You can book STCW98 short courses through Clyde Marine Training – click here to view course dates.
You can book an ENG1 medical with one of our MCA approved Doctors in Glasgow or Southampton.
Alternative entry route:
Become a Merchant Navy Officer through Clyde Marine Training. Read more.
I used to work in the Royal Navy, are my certificates valid for the Merchant Navy? [ Top]
No, you need to contact the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) for information about getting them converted to Merchant Navy standards – www.mcga.gov.uk
My medical certificate is out of date, where can I renew it? [ Top]
Book a medical with our MCA approved Doctors in Glasgow or Southampton.
Otherwise visit the MCA website to find a list of approved doctors in your local area.
That type of vessels do you supply crew to? [ Top]
Ferries: Including Freight RoRo, Passenger RoRo
Offshore Vessels: Including Anchor Handling, Platform Supply
Tankers: Including VLCC, Chemical, LPG, LNG, Product, Standby, DSV, Coastal, Oil
Research Vessels
Buoy Tender
Dredgers
What are the length of contracts available to me? [ Top]
Ongoing temporary work is available, often at short notice. The length of trip varies with vessel type and company. We recommend that you telephone us with your availability to be considered for these positions. Click here to contact us.
We also have permanent job vacancies if you are looking for a new job with a different company.
How do I go about applying for jobs? [ Top]
View our latest vacancies and apply online. If there are no jobs available to suit your skills, then you can register to receive jobs by email.
Or phone our offices to discuss latest vacancies for temporary and permanent jobs.
Once registered, what is required from me? [ Top]
You will need to phone our office regularly to keep us up-to-date with your availability, otherwise we presume you are no longer looking and will archive your file.
What happens when I get offered a job and I accept? [ Top]
We make sure we have all your correct personal details, including bank details for payroll, and next of kin etc.
We will tell you exactly where and when you are joining the ship and give you travel details to get there.
How will I get paid? [ Top]
Most seafarers are paid through our offshore payroll department – Clyde Marine (Guernsey).
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