Dream of Working on a Cruise Ship? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide! 🚢
Timestamps -
00:00 Introduction
02:09 Podcast Introduction
04:07 Guest Introduction - Vishwas Sethiya
04:47 Guest Introduction - Ashish Thakur
05:14 Greatest Myths About Transitioning from Cargo to Cruise Ships
09:28 Contract Duration: Cargo Ships vs. Cruise Ships
10:27 The Dark Realities of Working on a Cruise Ship
12:29 Learning Environment on Cruise Ships
14:46 Does Racism Still Exist in the Cruise Industry?
16:25 Introduction to Marine Your Career (MYC)
16:33 Current Opportunities for Joining a Cruise Ship
17:45 Opportunities for Indian Nationals in the Cruise Industry
19:21 How Marine Engineers Can Join Cruise Ships
21:12 How Navigation Officers Can Join Cruise Ships
24:46 Success Story: How MYC Helped a Deck Cadet Join a Cruise Liner
26:23 What Does Marine Your Career Do?
29:03 How MYC Guides You to Join the Cruise Industry
30:04 MYC is NOT a Job Agency – It Provides Mentorship & Guidance
31:32 The Process of Joining a Cruise Ship
39:25 MYC's Vision for 2025
40:30 Sponsorships & Financial Support for Cruise Industry Aspirants
44:21 Steps to Join the Cruise Industry
48:00 Contact details of MYC
51:20 Life of Crew on Cargo Ships vs Cruise Ships
55:08 Grooming Standards & Personality Growth for Cruise Careers
58:15 Different Departments on a Cruise Ship Explained
1:07:12 Shore leaves on Cruise Ships
01:10:35 Are Cruise Ship Crew Allowed to Interact with Guests?
01:13:40 How to Prepare Yourself for a Cruise Ship Job
01:15:36 Understanding the Engineer’s Department on a Cruise Ship
01:18:43 Resume Preparation for Cruise Line Applications
01:20:38 Beware: Frauds & Scams in Cruise Ship Recruitment
01:25:41 Career Growth & Opportunities for GP ratings
01:28:14 Extra Certifications Needed for Cargo to Cruise Transition
01:29:55 Essential Information for Joining Cruise
In this episode of the KSN Podcast, we sit down with Vishwas Setiya (Electro-Technical Officer, Carnival Cruise Line) and Ashish Thakur (2nd Assistant Engineer, Cruise Vessels) to uncover the exact steps to join a cruise ship and how Marine Your Career (MYC) is helping aspiring seafarers make the transition.
🚢 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to Apply for Cruise Ship Jobs – The complete process explained.
✅ Biggest Myths About Cruise Careers – Do Indians struggle to transition? Are promotions slow? Do cruise ship jobs pay less? Find out the truth!
✅ Career Opportunities for Indian Nationals – Openings for engineers, deck officers, and crew members.
✅ How Marine Your Career (MYC) Can Help You – Personalized mentorship, resume building, and interview support.
✅ Red Flags in Cruise Recruitment – Avoiding fraud and scams in job applications.
🚀 Whether you're a marine engineer, navigation officer, deck cadet, or someone looking to enter the cruise industry, this podcast is packed with valuable insights. Don’t miss out!
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
How to transition from a cargo ship to a cruise ship
How much do cruise ship jobs pay?
Is working on a cruise ship better than a cargo ship?
Do cruise ships offer faster promotions?
The dark realities of working on cruise ships
The learning environment & career growth opportunities on cruise ships
The role of MYC in guiding aspiring seafarers
Certifications required for cargo-to-cruise transitions
About Marine Your Career (MYC):
Marine Your Career is not an agency but a mentorship and guidance platform helping people join cruise ships. They provide:
✔ Career counseling to choose the right path
✔ Resume & application support to make you stand out
✔ Mentorship & interview training for a successful selection
✔ Ongoing guidance for career growth in the cruise industry
📞 Contact MYC: +91 9359888231
🌎 Website: Marine Your Career
📸 Instagram: @marineyourcareer
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