Also called: Safety Officer (Cruise), Ship Safety Manager
Licensed officer responsible for fire teams, lifeboat drills and safety rules for thousands of passengers and crew.
The safety officer runs weekly fire and abandon-ship drills, inspects lifeboats and fire doors, and trains crew who have never fought a fire. They investigate every slip, injury and near miss. If an emergency happens, they help lead the response from the bridge.
Contracts of several months at sea with time off.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Maritime academy degree and deck officer license, plus safety training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Marine Transportation, Nautical Science.
Growing about average. Every large cruise ship needs one.
Low risk for 10 years. Digital checklists help track inspections, but leading drills and emergencies stays human.
Classes: Physics, Health, Public speaking.
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