agibbs98
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Joined: 10th July 2011
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It is VERY different across certain ships, but many ships are similar. I’d probably place cargo ships in one class and passenger ships in the other,... -
For deck: the frequent port arrivals and departures interest you as you understand it’s the most intense part of the voyage
Engine: you...Leave a comment:
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Ignore the confusing technicalities, as unless you’re experienced with your marine tax affairs they aren’t really clear.
If you work...Leave a comment:
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Offshore vessels can claim tax back, but it’s hard if it’s an Aberdeen based vessel and your crew change happens in Aberdeen....Leave a comment:
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We’re more in the business of “sailing” 200,000 tonne ships here :-)...Leave a comment:
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Viking are known to be a borderline predatory employment agency as well as trainers of cadets, wouldn't surprise me if you're being auto-phished into...Leave a comment:
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Are you 100% that the HND is required? For engineers with an HNC the requirement to make 2nd engineer was just to study the additional SQA units (3 or...Leave a comment:
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The MLC doesn't really apply to smaller craft, it's quite common to "hotbunk" or cabin share. That is pretty bad though!...Leave a comment:
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This is the stuff you need to know for the chiefs oral, if you did the FD course then you don't need to worry about your academic exams. Page 12 is the...Leave a comment:
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It sounds like you're not ready to do the chief mates, so don't bother thinking about it until you're confident! I know a few guys who paid/were paid...Leave a comment:
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It’s totally normal when studying tickets for you to have a return of service. I assume they’re paying your whole course and salary, so it’s a big...Leave a comment:
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Loads of people do this before they start their cadetship, it’s wise to accept your first offer then wait to see if any better ones come. Try not to...Leave a comment:
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No, unless it’s changed?! I know things have changed recently so I could be wrong but whatever you didn’t study in the HNC you could do as a distance...Leave a comment:
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I can’t help too much with the course specifics as I’m an engineer but why exactly are you pushing for the HND, is it just a personal goal or company...Leave a comment:
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Finding someone to fund your studies is unlikely unless you’re a resident in the country they prefer to train their cadets in.
To have...Leave a comment:
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Term times can be found on the college websites somewhere. One of the colleges used to have a Feb intake and Clyde say they’re currently hiring for...Leave a comment:
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