by Michelle
Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:33 pm
From: Capt. Mccloy <[email protected]>
> Subject: Please find below informatio???????n pertaining your employment
> To: Michelle Banks
> Date: Wednesday, 23 February, 2011, 12:00
>
>
>
> Dear Michelle,
> Please find below the following information pertaining your employment
>
> Ship Details
>
> ESMERALDA YACHT SERVICE is a great yacht crew job on privately owned
> sailboat/ luxury yacht. Fully crewed yacht charters on both sailing and
> motor yacht with range of 145ft. The Luxury Yacht sails through the
> Mediterranean to a mega yacht, owned by one of the world's richest
> individuals, which is sailing all over the globe. This type of job is a
> great and offers a truly unique experience. We are presently in the United
> Kingdom. That where the Yacht is located
>
> Job Title
> Chef Position.
>
> Remuneration
>
> Earnings and benefits vary according to your position, the, the ship's size
> range is is 145 -ft with lots of clients and Customers collectively. Many
> staffs who work on our cruise ships save most of the money they earn because
> they have so few expenses. Your room and boards provided for free. Our
> company also offers a generous benefits package that often includes: medical
> and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K plan,
> profit sharing plans, travel benefits for you and your family and vacation
> time, etc.
> Monthly wages is 5,000 Pounds and 500 pounds weekly as allowance or more.
> (Tax Free)
> Again it is important to remember that you have the opportunity to save most
> of the money you earn, unless you spend too much time in the bars, the
> casinos or spend too much when you are in port. Another perk is that our
> Yacht/ luxury ship even have bar allowances for staffs, so this will limit
> your bar expense.
>
> Length of Employment/ Vacation
>
> we require eight month to one year commitment for new employees. This is
> renewable if you wish so. Staffs can also decide to make it a long term
> employment if so desired. More so, you are allowed to take a limited amount
> of vacation time during your employment. If this is important to you, it
> should be discussed on board.
>
> Benefits
>
> You shall be entitled to this excellent perks and benefits. These benefits
> includes:
> 1. free room on the cruise ship. Usually either a single stateroom or a
> shared stateroom with another employee.
> 2. Free meals
> 3. Air travel en-route and homeward bound
> 4. Free laundry
> 5. Free medical insurance (which is required by maritime law)
> 6. Discounts at ship board and often land based stores, bars and
> restaurants
> 7. Reduced cruise rates for family and friends
> 8. Pension fees
> Time you spend off the ship
>
> The amount of time you spend off the ship depends on two main factors
> (1.) The amount of time the ship allows passengers to visit ports with is at
> about 1-2 hours or more.
> (2.) Your position on the cruise ship. Crew members working in departments
> and positions that are slow or closed when a ship is in port, generally have
> more free time in each port.
> When the ship stops at ports most crew members are allowed (and in most
> cases encouraged) to get off the ship and explore. Generally, crew members
> are allowed to be out in port until one hour prior to departure (of course,
> unless you are on duty).
>
> Usage of Guest Amenities
>
> All the crew members are allowed to use guest amenities on their time off.
> However, passengers will take priority when using the pool, gym etc. Also,
> all the crew members are offered a mess or recreation area/ dining hall and
> in some case a crew bar where drinks are sold considerable less than in
> passenger's bars.
> What happens if somehow you miss the ship when you are at port
>
> This is never a good idea and could result in a demotion or loss of job All
> the crew members are required to be on-board an hour prior to departure.
> Pay close attention to the sailing schedule and keep an eye on time. If you
> do however, for some good reason miss the ship the cruise line's agents will
> help you find the ship and board again. However, there may be some expense
> to you.
> Places you get to see as an employee aboard
>
> The ports of call and sheer number of destinations reached by the Yacht
> offer all crew members/ employees an unparalleled opportunity for travel.
> For instance, last year our cruise ship traveled from Acapulco, through the
> Panama Canal, around the Caribbean, across the Atlantic to the
> Mediterranean. Then headed down to North Africa, around the British Isles,
> through the Baltic Sea, and back across the Atlantic. Today, we are sailing
> all over the world, so you have the opportunity to visit a number of
> exciting destinations.
> Uniforms
> We are shall be fully responsible for our crew member's uniforms. All crew
> employees are required purchase their own shoes.
>
> Sickness or Injures on Board?
>
> While you are working for our cruise line whether it be on board or off you
> are covered by us medically. If you are at sea and become ill, you may see
> the nurse and/or doctor for free in the ship's medical facilities. If you
> become so ill or injured that you are no longer able to finish your
> employment, you will disembark and we shall absorb the costs of ongoing
> treatment (covered by our health insurance). This insurance policy covers
> all indemnity whatsoever,We offer free Comprehensive Health Insurance Policy
> for all our Employees, you may want to keep (or get) your own health
> insurance policy or take out a traveler's insurance policy through a private
> company.
>
> Training regarding Safety and Emergency protocol
>
> Crew members will be required to attend a safety training following embark
> on ship. Instruction on lifeboat/raft safety, fire drills and understanding
> of fire safe and watertight doors will be taught. You will encounter routine
> emergency drills throughout your employment on the ship.
>
> Working on the same cruise ship as my spouse or friend
>
> Yes, this is being possible. However, you don't want to make a whole bunch
> of requests before you are employed. We recommend that you and your
> spouse/friend each apply to our Luxury yacht. But you should each apply
> separately and then during to the mid to later stages please let us know
> that your spouse/friend is also interested in working on the same ship. If a
> position is available that he/she is qualified for, then we will try to make
> things work out.
> Please note that we are more likely to accommodate married couples, but we
> can help arrange it so you can work with a friend as well.
>
> Contact with world at home?
>
> Internet connections for laptop computers and also available is a computer
> lounge for those without computers (however there is no fee for both of
> these options).
> You may keep in touch with people from back home through e-mail, cellular
> phones, phone cards and mail. Mail goes to the agents in various ports and
> is delivered to ships when they dock there and distributed on board. The
> internet offers many ways to stay connected with the world when you are
> away. Online banking, shopping and correspondence can keep your life up and
> running
>
>
> Visas and work permits:
>
> I hope you have a valid Passport for your Visa and Work Permit. You shall be
> responsible for your visa and Working Permit. I shall recommend you to a
> secure and reliable travel Agency. This is their information, please contact
> them via email ASAP so that they can help you process you travel document so
> that you can join us immediately on board. For your Visa and Work Permit the
> UK
>
> COMPANY NAME: UNITED KINGDOM VISA CONSULTANT
> E-mail :([email protected])
> Contact Person: Mr. George Klein
> Best Regards
> Capt.McCloy
> Tel: +44-07024036004
> Head Administration- Recruiting Dept
> ESMERALDA YACHT SERVICE
> London, United Kingdom
>