Are you fascinated by all things to do with seafaring, ships and the big wide ocean? Are you attracted by the exciting life on board, and do you enjoy travelling to foreign countries? Do you love variety rather than an office job?
Then apply for our summer seafaring programme now!
We have put all the information about the VDR summer seafaring programme into a flyer – download it here.
What you can expect …
- You will work for a German shipping company for several weeks (e.g. on a container ship, bulk carrier or tugboat)
- You will get to know the varied life and work on board and meet interesting people from many countries
- You will gain insights into the processes on the ship’s bridge and in the engine room
- You will look over the shoulder of the captain and the ship’s officers
- You will experience the quayside action up close
Apply now if you …
- are at least 16 years old
- are fit for sea service on deck and/or only in the engine room
- have completed statutory full-time minimum schooling as a pupil but still have at least one more school year ahead of you
- have completed a first aid course
- have a valid passport
- are seriously interested in a career in seafaring
- are a real team player
- … and can communicate in English
Simply send the completed form (available here) and the required documents by email to jaede@reederverband.de.
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