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Galley Steward (Galley Utility)
The Galley Steward keeps the galleys and adjacent areas clean and keeps the cleaning and washing equipment working, following USPH rules and helping the dishwashing utilities during service periods.
A watch or a day
Day work
The certificate that gates the job
STCW V/2 (serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel))
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
STCW V/2
serving on passenger ships (applies to all personnel)
MSN 1866 Amd 2
UK implementation of STCW V/2
MS (STCW) Rules 2014 r.55
India implementation of STCW V/2
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
Food hygiene / HACCP / ship's cook certificate
e.g. Culinary Arts · food safety · Food Safety · HACCP
USPH / VSP knowledge
e.g. USPH
Seafarer medical (ENG1 / ML5 / PEME / flag medical)
e.g. Seafarers Medical · ENG1
STCW basic safety training
e.g. STCW Basic
Seaman's book / CDC / passport
e.g. Passport
Also known as
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