AwayWithYourFairies

I agree, we all have our own expertise and we all need each other.

One Team, One Dream 😉

Hello!

Thanks for your honest feedback. I think I understand your point of view.

Deck and Engineering definitely are Merchant Navy Officers as they are defined positions by the industry itself. Without them, the ships won't be able to sail and their positions are controlled by many regulations, including SOLAS and MARPOL.

For the rest, it really depends on the cruise lines. Entertainment uses officers' uniforms for the show, obviously. For Hotel, it's more about consistency on the ship and being easily identified by the guests.

For HR, it really depends on the company. When I see HR Manager reporting to Staff Captains or Hotel Directors, no, they are not officers. Just employees. Reporting to a specific head of department brings an obvious conflict of interest.

However, when the company gives full responsibility to HR and when they can be neutral, then, yes, they are officers. Responsible for hundreds or thousands of souls on board.

Based on my experience, I know better how to bring a safe environment to the crew and have better knowledge of MLC than many Deck officers. However, Deck officers are supposed to take care of these missions and this is part of their education.

Thanks to HR positions, the ship's environment is now safer, with muuuuuch less harassment and a safer workplace.

But, again, I think it really depends on the organization.. :) 

Good Day Everyone,

I've started my career at sea 2 years ago and I wanted to share my experiences as an Officer onboard different cruise ships: what's our life onboard? What are our challenges? What are the benefits of this kind of life? etc.

With my posts I aim to answer all questions I have been asked about my life and my job on board.

https://awaywithyourfairies.com/

I like criticism and I'll be very happy to hear from you! Don't hesitate to send me your feedback, and to share it if you liked it 🙂

Thanks!

Happy Reading!