Personal Qualities & Attributes
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Personal Qualities & Attributes
Working as a professional seafarer on deep sea vessels brings a number of personal challenges, not least working away from home, family and friends for months at a time, working and living in close proximity to fellow crew members, and coping with the stresses of a working environment that operates on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week.
To succeed in a career at sea requires a number of personal qualities & attributes, some of which will inevitably be developed further during the course of your cadetship and onward service aboard vessels.
Also, Officer Cadets and junior officers have to accept higher-level responsibilities at a young age, such as leading and directing other crew members, than their contemporaries in other professions ashore may be required to do.
These personal qualities and attributes include but are not limited to the following:
- an interest and ability in appropriate STEM subjects
- excellent timekeeping
- ability to interact with others (different cultures)
- tolerance for others, especially in such a close environment
- effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- self-discipline and self-reliance
- integrity and initiative
- versatility and decisiveness
- attention to detail and ability to handle complex information
- creative approach to problem-solving
- ability to work to deadlines, either on your own and as part of a team
- willingness to obey orders when given
- remaining calm under pressure, especially in emergency situations
- good leadership and management skills
- inspiring confidence in other
What career are you interested in?
No matter what career path you choose, we will find the right place for you!
A six-part television programme produced by Scottish Television in conjunction with CareersatSea.org provides some very useful insights in to working at sea in the Merchant Navy:
Further information for you to consider
Additional information about maritime careers is available from the following industry sources:
Ready for the next step?
For further information about maritime careers, please contact us at: [email protected]
Once you are ready to apply for a cadetship, please email your application letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to us at: [email protected], and confirm your preferred training discipline (i.e. Deck Cadetship, Engineer Cadetship, METO Cadetship or Hotel Trainee).
