The Mate assists the Captain with docking and other navigational duties, maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for passengers and crew, and ensures all areas onboard are organized and operational at one or more Carnival Corporation owned and operated global destination. The Mate supports daily vessel operations, helps enforce safety procedures and emergency protocols, and monitors equipment and deck maintenance. The Mate also projects a professional and friendly image, providing courteous service to guests and crew to ensure a positive and high-quality onboard experience.
Ship Operations & Passenger Safety:
- Report to work on ship days by 05:30 A.M. and non-ship days at 08:00 A.M., or as instructed by the Captain
- Always man gangways during boarding and disembarking
- Monitor passengers on deck and in cabins during transit
- Assist with crowd control and order of passengers
- Assist handicapped/wheelchair users and secure mobility devices during transit
- Participate in crew training and drills as required
- Ensure safety gear is always worn (hard hat, steel-toe boots, life/work vest)
Vessel Maintenance – General Areas:
- Clean and maintain main cabin, heads, glass, floors, walls, seats, mirrors, under cabinets, life jackets, fire stations, and first aid stations
- Sweep, mop, and organize lower compartments and storage areas
- Scrub outsides of Humphrey tanks and check access hatches for water and dirt
- Maintain deck storage boxes, rubber mats, rafts, and fenders
- Clean sides of hull, waterline, stern flair, and canvas weekly
Vessel Maintenance – Specialized Equipment:
- Assist with crane operation: upkeep, rust removal, chipping, sanding, painting, greasing cables, and daily inspection
- Follow safety procedures during crane operation and when offloading/onboarding pallets (use tagline at all times)
- Maintain bow equipment: anchor, winch, life rings; grease cable; chip, prime, paint anchor chain; test anchor monthly
- Maintain top deck: scrub pilot house, treat rust, paint, grease davits, check life rafts, clean rescue boats, wash canvas, polish horn
Wheelhouse & Operational Equipment Maintenance:
- Dust and wipe instruments, clean windows, ceiling, light fixtures, walls, and stairways in wheelhouse
- Sweep and clean stairways ensuring non-skid tape is intact
- Assist engineer with machinery maintenance and greasing
- Ensure all operational equipment is in proper working order
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School or GED is required, or equivalent experience is required; additional education in Hospitality or a related field is a plus
- Must have STCW 95 Certification/Certificate
SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Follows maritime laws and standards
- Strong problem-solving skills, conflict resolution and communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to make quick decisions in an emergency
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient in English
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be physically fit.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment as needed.
- May need to stand for long periods of time.
- May be requested to work a shift schedule while at any of the destinations.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data entry and reporting tools.
- Detail orientated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to multi-task and think critically
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong planning and coordination skills, especially in handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
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About UsAbout Us
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies in the world. Our eight leading cruise brands are Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; and Costa Cruises in Southern Europe.
Our portfolio of exclusive Caribbean destinations includes:
• Celebration Key – The Bahamas
• RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay – The Bahamas
• Princess Cays – The Bahamas
• Isla Tropical – Honduras
• Amber Cove – Dominican Republic
• Grand Turk – Turks & Caicos
• Puerta Maya - Mexico
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- STCW 95 Certification/Certificate
- Proficient in English with excellent written and verbal communication
- Physically fit and able to stand long periods, work outdoors, and perform manual tasks
- Knowledge of maritime laws, safety regulations and emergency procedures
- Ability to make quick decisions in emergencies and strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with deck equipment maintenance (crane, anchor, winch, davits) and basic machinery greasing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data entry and reporting tools
- Additional education in Hospitality or a related field
What We Do
CCL Industries Inc. employs approximately 26,000 people operating 213 production facilities in 43 countries with corporate offices in Toronto, Canada, and Framingham, Massachusetts. CCL is the world’s largest converter of pressure sensitive and specialty extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, functional and security applications for government institutions and large global customers in the consumer packaging, healthcare & chemicals, consumer electronic device and automotive markets. Extruded & laminated plastic tubes, aluminum aerosols & specialty bottles, folded instructional leaflets, precision decorated & die cut components, electronic displays, polymer bank note substrate and other complementary products and services are sold in parallel to specific end-use markets. Avery is the world’s largest supplier of labels, specialty converted media and software solutions for short-run digital printing applications for businesses and consumers available alongside complementary products sold through distributors, mass market stores and e-commerce retailers. Checkpoint is a leading developer of RF and RFID based technology systems for loss prevention and inventory management applications, including labeling and tagging solutions, for the retail and apparel industries worldwide. Innovia is a leading global producer of specialty, high-performance, multi-layer, surface-engineered films for label, packaging and security applications. The Company is partly backward integrated into materials science with capabilities in polymer extrusion, adhesive development, coating & lamination, surface engineering and metallurgy, deployed as needed across the four business segments.
