| They're sharp-looking and social-minded, energetic and easygoing.
They're everywhere at once and always with a welcoming attitude
and friendly smile. Who are these experienced professionals
whose responsibilities range from navigating the ship to creating
the day's activity plan? They're the onboard staff, and their
primary concerns are ensuring your safety and providing you
with the best vacation you've ever had. To help you get acquainted,
the following is an introduction to who's who on board:
Officers
The Captain is in command of your ship and is your official
host for the cruise. He is assisted by the ship's officers
and staff, who are organized into departments. You can recognize
an officer's department by the color of epaulet worn on his
or her shoulders.
Deck Department
The Deck Department, headed by the Staff Captain, is responsible
for all the duties performed by the officers manning the bridge.
These seasoned professionals are distinguished by their black
and gold epaulets. Safety and security fall under the jurisdiction
of the Deck Department as does the maintenance of the ship's
appearance. Members of the Deck Department paint the ship
and keep the decks and swimming pools clean. In short, the
Staff Captain and his crew are the people in charge of keeping
your vessel shipshape throughout your cruise.
Engine Department
The Chief Technical Officer heads the Engine Department and
is assisted by the Staff Engineer Officer and Staff Electro-Technical
Officer. Departmental responsibilities include the ship's
propulsion system, climate control and power generation. The
Staff Electro-Technical Officer deals with electrical distribution
and the ship's satellite and radio communications. Engineering
Officers and Electro-Technical Officers wear burgundy and
gold epaulets.
Hotel Department
You'll recognize members of the Hotel Department by the white
and gold epaulets on their uniforms. The Passenger Services
Director is in charge, along with his Staff Purser and First
Purser. The Purser's staff handles all of the hotel responsibilities
for the entire ship -from stateroom, public room and dining
room services to providing all food and supplies for both
passengers and crew. Also in this department are a number
of officers who don't wear epaulets, such as the Maitre d'Hotel
who maintains the excellent standards of service in all dining
areas, and the Executive Chef who supervises all food production
on board.
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