What is the lowest position on a ship?

Ordinary seaman The lowest ranking personnel in the deck department. An ordinary seaman (OS) generally helps out with work that able seamen do.



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Here is a brief explanation of both permanent and volunteer roles.
  • Captain (or Master) The Captain is in command of the ship and is responsible for the safety of all crew and the vessel.
  • Mate (or 1st Mate, 1st Officer) ...
  • 2nd Mate (or 2nd Officer) ...
  • 3rd Mate (or 3rd Officer) ...
  • Bosun. ...
  • Chief Engineer. ...
  • 2nd Engineer. ...
  • Medical Purser.


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2-Mid-ships (middle of the ship) Common wisdom has always stated that if you can get a mid-ship cabin then this will be the 'best' position on the ship. Going back to the see-saw metaphor, imagine the middle of the it. Whilst the seats go up and down, the middle never actually moves. It's the same on a cruise ship.

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We have prepared a list of part of the cruise that is the safest:
  1. Mid-ship staterooms. Choosing a room in the ship's centre is the greatest method to prevent seasickness if it is something you are concerned about. ...
  2. Lower decks. ...
  3. Ocean-view balconies. ...
  4. Aft cabins.


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