Electrician
Maintaining and fault-finding on the ship's electrical systems: generators, distribution boards, lighting and automation. On cruise ships, guest-area systems as well.
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Life on board in this role
A mix of planned maintenance and fault calls. Electrical faults rarely wait; night calls are part of the job.
Required documents and conditions
Document requirements vary by flag, owner and position. Once we have seen what you hold, we tell you in writing what is missing — we do not proceed on guesswork.
- 01Vocational training or experience in electrics
- 02STCW basic safety training
- 03Additional competency depending on rank — clarified in the consultation
- 04Seaman's book and a valid passport
Questions specific to this position
I'm a shore-side electrician — can I work at sea?
Yes, it is one of the most common transitions. Marine electrics require their own standards and certificates; we identify what is missing during the document check.
Do I need automation knowledge?
Increasingly asked for on modern vessels. Its absence is not a barrier, but its presence strengthens your application noticeably.