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SINGAPORE: Genting Cruise Lines said on Thursday (Oct 15) that it is recruiting Singaporeans to work on its World Dream ship, just weeks before the start of a pilot plan that allows two cruise lines to resume services with improved security protocols. COVID-19.
There will be more than 100 jobs available, covering all aspects of cruise operations, including marine officers, kitchen cooks, media technicians, as well as hospitality staff such as “cruise ambassadors” who will be in charge of the guest relations.
“The talent search will span a broad local footprint ranging from former naval or maritime officers and crews to the food and beverage industry and the hotel and hospitality industry,” Genting Cruise Lines said in a press release.
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A series of joint activities, learning projects and internship programs will also be available to students and graduates interested in exploring a career in the cruise and tourism-related sector, as part of the company’s memorandum of understanding with Nanyang Polytechnic. , Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore. Polytechnic, Polytechnic of Temasek, Polytechnic of the Republic and Institute of Technical Education.
Earlier this month, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that two cruise lines, Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International, will be able to offer “cruises to nowhere” starting November 6.
Genting Cruise Lines will be able to operate its World Dream ship, while Royal Caribbean will operate Quantum of the Seas. The ports of origin for both ships are in Singapore.
These cruises will be roundtrip without ports of call. They are allowed a 50 percent maximum capacity comprised only of Singapore residents, STB said.
“To provide our guests with the highest level of service and hospitality, we are looking within the Singapore talent pool to fill the many different positions available aboard World Dream,” said Michael Goh, president of Dream Cruises, one of the brands. of Genting. Cruise Lines, which is a division of Genting Hong Kong.
Goh said that while cruise lines have generally relied on international crews, Genting Cruise Lines is now reaching out to Singaporeans to provide a boost to the local economy.
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“To help alleviate the severe job losses in the national economy due to COVID-19, Genting Cruise Lines is committed to hiring as many Singaporeans as possible,” he said.
Traditionally, the cruise industry may require crews to spend up to 11 months at sea before taking a month’s vacation, but the structure of World Dream’s short cruises, called “Super Seacation” experiences, means that the arrangements working are more flexible.
“As World Dream operates short two- and three-night cruises, Singaporeans joining as crew members can work on the ship with shorter work arrangements that could allow them to see their families frequently,” Goh said.
“This will make it very attractive to Singaporeans who have lost their jobs in the travel industry during this pandemic.”
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