Salary of a Laundry Boy in Cruise Ship| Laundry Attendant

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Salary is a really big factor for cruise ship crew members that is why they want to know what is the salary of a Laundry attendant on a cruise ship? The truth about the salary of a cruise ship crew member depends on Cruise ship company to company. The cruise companies pay good salaries but some of them pay an average salary to their crew members.

The salary of a Laundry boy on a cruise ship is between $800-$1200 USD depends upon company to company. A big company pays a good salary to their crew members like Norwegian cruise line, Carnival Cruise Line, etc. Some small companies Like TUI pay an average salary to their Crew Members.

Cruise Ship Jobs Qualification|Requirements to Work on Cruise Ship as a Laundry Boy

  • You must have a minimum of two years of relevant working experience.
  • You must be at least 21 years old. If you are 18+ then you can apply for the Child care team.
  • A valid passport is a basic document for cruise ship Jobs.
  • If you want to work on a cruise ship then you must have at least a 10th or 12th pass from a recognized board.
  • You should meet the criteria of the International language that is English. And it should be very fluent.
  • Your current profile should be working status. If your current working status will be unemployed then no one will hire you for a cruise ship job.

Documents Required for Cruise Jobs

There is a basic documents you must have for cruise ship jobs like:-

  • A valid passport.
  • The Safety certificate ( STCW).
  • CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate).
  • BSID Card( Biometric Seafarer Identity Document).
  • A valid Visa like C1D Visa, Schengen Visa, etc.
  • The Valid medical is one of the key documents for seafarers, etc.

The Upper mentioned document is very very important for all the seafarers and this document is compulsory for all crew members.

You can apply for Cruise Ship Jobs by hiring a partner website or you can go through the direct company website. Both ways of applying for cruise ship jobs are good, You can choose as you are comfortable.

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Laundry Attendant Job Description| Laundry Attendant Duties

The Laundry Attendant job role is really very important role and It is very Responsible job in the department, He/ She need to perform many task Like:-

  • Shorting is a primary job of a laundry attendant.
  • Washing is a secondary job of any laundry attendant.
  • Drying, Pressing, and folding clothes is also the key work of a laundry attendant.
  • Inventory of the linen, Issue of linen, etc. is also important work for a laundry boy.
  • The laundry boy is also responsible for tracking the items, Which items belong to whom.

Duty hours of a laundry Attendant on Cruise Ship

The duty hours of a laundry boy on a cruise ship is a minimum of 9 to 10 hours. If you exceed more than 10 hours of work onboard then you will get paid overtime money which will come with your salary.

Off/Leave on Cruise Ship for Laundry Attendant

Onboard there is not even a single day you will get, but yes If you are medically unfit then you can get off as per the doctor’s recommendation. In most of the case, you will get few hours off like 12 hours off, 24 hours off, etc.

If you have any emergency at your home then you can leave as per request but in that situation, you will have to pay for your flight tickets.

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Medical for Seaman|| Medical for Seafarers||Cruise Ship Jobs

There are two types of medical examination for Seafarer that’s called “International Labour Organization (ILO) and Pre-Employment Medical Examination(PEME)”.

ILO Medical you need to do during your safety training like STCW safety training, CDC, etc., and PEME you need to do just before joining your assignment or Before joining your Ships.

Cost of ILO Medical

The Cost of ILO(International Labour Organization) medical examination is dependent upon DGS approved medical hospital but Its approx price is between Rs.2500 to Rs. 3500.

Cost of PEME Medical

The total cost of PEME is dependent on the company to company, Some of the companies need their preference medical test from individual crew members. And they ask DGS approved hospital medical examinational as per their need.

An Approx Cost of PEME is between Rs. 6000 to Rs. 8000, But this money could be refundable. Some of the companies refund your medical amount like Norwegian Cruise Line. But not all Cruise Line like Carnival, RCCL, Disney, etc.

THE COST OF MEDICAL FOR SEAFARERS, ILO AND PEME

Guidelines for the Medical Examinations of Seafarers

The basic guidelines for medical Examinations of Seafarers is supposed to be fit and fine.

  • Go for medical without having any food because there is some medical test need to do with an empty stomach.
  • Make sure do not smoke and drink before 2-5 days of medical test.
  • If you are suffering from any kind of disease then please avoid that day to go for a medical exam.
  • If you had passed through any major illness in past then please share with doctors.
  • In case you have eyeglasses then carry them during the medical day because you need to show the eyesight glasses.

Medical Fitness Certificate for Seafarers

You will get a medical certificate from the same DGS hospital which certified that you are able to work on sea or fit for work on Sea.

In some of the cases like If you are on medical leave from your current company at that time also you need this medical fitness certificate to reschedule your joining date. All the Cruise companies will ask you for your Initial for your joining.

Initial means what was the major issue for your medical leave and what was the treatment you had done to fit. Everything will be mention on your Initial and your medical fitness certificate.

Related post can help you a lot.

How to apply for SID DG Shipping.

How to Apply for SID DG Shipping|| Seafarers Identity Document

SID means Seafarer Identity Document and BSID means Biometric Seafarer Identity Document. The seafarer Identity Document(SID) is crucial for seafarers and, now SID is compulsory for every seafarer. You can apply SID on the DG Shipping website, the details are given below.

If you are seafarers then you must apply for SID because this is also the most important documents for all seafarers, same as CDC and Passport. And now no one can fly for cruise ship or ship jobs If they do not have Seafarer Identity Document(SID).

This has also become a very important document for all seafarers. BSID is all about you which reflects the biometric data about you. Before a seafarer could not fly without CDC and now SID will be the main reason.

There are many benefits have SID, If anyone has SID then he/she will be able to have unrestricted movement in other countries during vacation. Seafarers will get recognized in the international market as a seafarer. It also helps to get more job opportunities.

DG Shipping SID Apply Procedure

To apply for DG Shipping SID is very easy for everyone, Here you can follow the step-by-step process to apply for DG Shipping BSID(Biometric Seafarer Identity Document).

Step-1. Download Mozilla Firefox 40.0.x or higher.

Step-2. Browse the DG Shipping SID login portal at www.dgshippingbsid.in.

Step-3. Login to SID portal using INDOS NO as username and password followed by you.

Step-4. Once login, Click on the link apply for SID.

Step-5. Here you need to check INDOS and CDC details and then click on ” Continue”.

Step-6. Check your personal detail in the given form and then click on ” Continue”.

Step-7. Fill the dispatch address where you want to deliver your SID and then ” Continue”.

Step-8. Here in other details they will ask you few question regarding CDC and passport Like:-

1. Have you ever applied for SID before? Yes, or No, Marked here No.

2. Are you under Debarred for applying? (A) CDC (B) SID, Yes or No. Marked here No No on each.

3. Please state whether you possess these documents? (A) Indian Passport (B) Indian CDC, Yes or No. Marked here Yes Yes on each.

Step-9. At last they will ask you disclaimer and then summit.

Step-10. You need to make a payment of Rs. 300 by online as per your choice like Debit card, Credit Card, Net banking, etc.

Step-11. Here you need to schedule an appointment as per the available date and time. They have a few centers in India Like- Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai. Noida, Goa, New Mangalore, Kochi, Vizag, Kandla(Gujarat).

Step-12. Print out of “Report and Acknowledgement” and carry at center with CDC and Passport.

If you have any queries then you can watch this video or you can contact me for any queries, the contact details given in video.

Document Required for SID or BSID

This is the whole process of applying SID or BSID, The SID is mandatory now for all seafarers. If you are applying for SID then you need India CDC only. If you have Bahama CDC or Belize CDC then you can not apply for SID. You need only Indian CDC for applying BSID online. So you need Indian CDC and Indian Passport for applying for SID. If you are from India.

Things to Remember While Applying SID

  1. Your internet browser must be support 128-bits.
  2. The minimum versions of Mozilla Firefox should be 40.0.x or higher.
  3. Your all the document should be ready and updated on DG shipping website in master checker.
  4. If anythings is mismatch in your CDC and INDOS then please do not apply for SID otherwise your appointment will get cancels.
  5. To make any change in your CDC and INDOS, you need to send a mail on “Ibsindos@vsnl.net” with a scan copy of your Passport, CDC, and INDOS certificate.

If you do not know how to do E-Learning on DG Shipping then you can visit here to know in detail.

Appointment Center in India for SID|

There are many center in India for SID or BSID where you can choose an available date and time and visit on time. These center are :-

  1. Chennai
  2. Kolkata
  3. Mumbai
  4. Noida
  5. Goa
  6. New Mangalore
  7. Kochi
  8. Vizag
  9. Kandla ( Gujarat)

So far they have a total of 9 appointment centers all over India. Here you need to choose Fresh Appointment if you are applying for the first time.

If you think you are not able to reach on center as per the appointment date and time then you can cancel the appointment and you can schedule for another.

You can change your appointment to three-time for free but If you change more than three-time then you need to pay another Rs.300 payment.

SID Collection Centre| BSID Collection Centre

NoidaMercantile Marine Department, IWAI Bhawan, 3rd Floor, A-13, Sector-01, Noida – 20130
ChennaiGovernment Shipping office/Seaman’s Employment office, Anchorgate Building 3rd Floor, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600001
KolkataGovernment Shipping Office Marine House, Hastings, Kolkata – 700022.
MumbaiGovt Shipping office, Nov Bhavan, 10, RK Marg Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400001
GoaMercantile Marine Department, Headland Sada, Goa – 403804
KochiMercantile Marine Department, Willingdon Island, North End PO, Kochi – 682009
KandlaMercantile Marine Department, Plot No. 16, Sector-8, Government Office Area, Behind KPT Admin Building, Near Maitri Bhavan, Gandhidham – 370201
New MangaloreMercantile Marine Department, Type V Qtrs., First Floor, MMD Resi Qtr. Bldg, 23rd Street, Panambur, New Mangalore – 575010
VizagMercantile Marine Department, # 7-8-26/A, Harbour Park Down, Visakhapatnam – 530003

1. Is SID mandatory for Seafarers?

Ans. Yes, SID is mandatory for all seafarers now, If you do not apply yet then apply now for SID or BSID. Anyone without SID can not fly to join the ship.

2. How do I apply for SID in DG Shipping?

And. Visit at www.dgshippingbsid.in then login with your INDOS No and password followed by you, Click apply for SID at top left side bar.

3. What are the requirements for SID?

Ans. You need only CDC and Passport to apply for SID or BSID, without these documents you can not apply for SID.

4. What does BSID and SID stand for?

Ans. SID stands for Seafarer Identity Document and BSID stands for Biometric Seafarer Identity Document.

How do I cancel SID Appointment?

It’s a very simple step to cancel SID Appointment, You just need to follow the instruction.

  • open Dgshippingbsid.in the website on FIREFOX MOZILLA, Never open google chrome because the DGS website does not support Google Chrome.
  • Here you need to log in with your INDOS NO. Password must be followed by INDOS No with 1.
  • On the SEAFARERS MENU, you will find Cancel Appointment at number five, You just need to click on that and follow the instruction.
  • You can cancel your appointment up to three-time with the same fees after that you will have to pay your appointment fees.

How to Reschedule appointment for SID || Reschedule appointment for BSID

  • Simply log in to Dgshipping.in the website with your INDOS NO and Password.
  • Click on Application Status on the Seafarers menu.
  • You will find payment status active and,
  • If you will see that your online application for a SID card has been successfully submitted. and Here they will ask you to schedule your appointment.
  • There you will find types of appointments like Fresh appointment, Lockdown appointment, and UK_ Brazil Appointment.
  • Here you can choose a fresh appointment or a Lockdown appointment and then you will find Appointment center options.
  • You can choose as per nearest appointment center.

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BSID

DG Shipping SID Contact Number

Government Shipping office, Nav Bhavan Building,
10, R.K. Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 00l ( India )
Email: dgship-dgs@nic.in