Shipyard

The Deck Lead is part of the coordination team and is responsible for the construction sites and safety on deck. They oversee the work and are the first point of contact for the deckhands. They work closely with the rest of the coordination team.

Requirements:

• experience on ships with deck work (painting and derusting)
• strong team leadership skills
• ability to find quick solutions to upcoming problems
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• craftsman training relevant for the tasks of the deck lead position
• be available for online meetings in advance to prepare the shipyard

Tasks:

• close collaboration with and guidance of the deckhands
• clear, open, and honest communication as a link between deckhands and coordination team
• interface between the deck and the coordinating team
• point of contact for deckhands in technical terms
• responsibility for the execution of deck work
• responsibility for safety on deck
• keeping the deck and all related tools in a good shape

Interest?

The Oboco is part of the coordination team on board and is responsible for introducing volunteers to life on board. Additionally, the role includes communication between the different departments on board and shares responsibility with the logistics person for all kinds of logistics on board.

Requirements:

• strong communication skills; enthusiasm for close, open communication with volunteers and all departments on board
• ability to work independently and take initiative
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• experienced in working on ships, preferably in connection with SAR
• basic technical understanding
• enjoy multitasking 🙂

Tasks:

• point of contact for volunteers on board
• overview of storage spaces on board
• coordination of on-site logistics
• close collaboration with the coordination team on board
• link between departments on site regarding logistics tasks
• domestic management; assistance with accounting
• support in updating procedures

Interest?

The logistician works very closely with the coordination team. Together with the Oboco, they share responsibility for all logistics on the ship. The logistician communicates with local suppliers and drives around to procure everything needed on board.

Requirements:

• fluent Italian language skills
• fluent in English
• valid driver’s license
• responsible and reliable

Desirable:

• basic technical understanding
• present throughout the entire shipyard period
• experience in logistics
• experienced in working on ships
• experience in NGO environment, even better in SAR

Tasks:

• independent planning of shopping in consultation with the coordination team
• Internet research for (local) suppliers
• conducting market research and price comparisons
• transport of materials, people, tools, etc.
• ongoing communication with local suppliers and departments on board Sea Punk I

Interest?

Deckhands form a team of many individuals with varying skill levels. They carry out all kinds of deck-related tasks—mostly derusting and painting, but other construction work may also occur. They are guided and briefed on tasks by the Deck Lead.

Requirements:

• basic manual skills; ability to handle basic tools
• motivation to invest at least 8 hours daily in sometimes physically demanding work
• enthusiasm for working on deck in a large team of diverse individuals
• willingness to receive tasks and learn from qualified experts
• willingness to follow work safety and domestic procedures on board
• willingness to perform clean, precise work
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• experienced in using tools like angle grinders and drills
• experienced in painting and performing clean, precise work
• Vocational training in a manual trade

Tasks:

• derusting and painting
• general repairs and maintenance
• Support for all tasks that may arise depending on skill level

Interest?

Requirements:

• technical training as an electrician, boat technician, or similar
• ability to independently analyze and solve electrical problems
• familiar with safety standards for electrical work
• familiarize yourself with old or no circuit diagrams
• ability to document and communicate technical issues clearly
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• knowledge of electrical and technical systems on ships
• experienced in working in marine environments or shipyards

Tasks:

• maintenance and repair of electrical systems on board
• troubleshooting and resolving electrical faults
• supporting installation of new equipment and systems
• ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• collaborating with other departments for technical support

Interest?

Requirements:

• experienced in metalworking (e.g. welding, grinding, cutting)
• ability to work independently and safely with metal tools
• understanding of safety procedures related to metalwork
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• education as a metalworker, welder, or similar
• experienced in working on ships or in shipyards
• familiar with marine-grade materials and corrosion protection

Tasks:

• welding and repairing metal structures on deck and below
• cutting and shaping metal parts as needed
• supporting deck and engine teams with metal-related tasks
• ensuring safety and cleanliness in metalworking areas

Interest?

Requirements:

• basic mechanical understanding
• willingness to learn and follow instructions from qualified technicians
• ability to perform small technical tasks assigned by the chief engineer
• fluent in English

Desirable:

• training in mechanics, marine engineering, or similar
• experienced in working with engines or technical systems (on ships)

Tasks:

• assisting with maintenance and repairs of the ship’s engine and technical systems
• working in the engine team as part of it
• monitoring systems and reporting irregularities

Interest?

The responsibilities include documenting what is happening around and on the ship during layover periods. The material provided is used by the Sea Punks for public relations and published in our social media channels and press releases. You will film and photograph and document life on board, among other possible requests from the land media team. 

Depending on the workload on board you might as well be asked to be a helping hand in other works to do at the ship, such as logistics, painting, help out in the kitchen e.g.

Requirements:

• Own equipment available
• Very good technical skills in the use of digital photo and film cameras
• Experience with editing and in the use of common software e.g. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro 
• Experience using social media channels and other formats
• Creativity, a good eye for the situation; able to read the room and approach people respectfully and considerately
• Ability to work in a team and take responsibility for your own work
• reliable in cooperation and responsive
• fluent in English
• Journalistic and/or other reporting experience desirable

Interest?

We receive a lot of applications from people with various backgrounds. Unfortunately, we don’t have the capacity to get in touch with each person signing up in our crewing form. Therefore, we will most likely only hear back from us when there is a specific need for the profile you signed up for.

Yes for sure! For many positions we have much more applicants than space on the ship. Maybe the data you filled in the form is not up to date any more. In both cases, we would like to hear back from you, so we can consider you for a deployment in the future.

The rescue operations of the Sea Punk 1 are planned for a duration of 5 weeks each. A deployment to support us in the shipyard lasts in the best case between 2 and 4 weeks.