Careers · Shipboard role
Massage Therapist
The Massage Therapist gives guests massage treatments that help them relax and feel their best during the voyage.
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.
Education (diploma / degree)
e.g. High school · degree · High School · diploma
English / Marlins / CES test
e.g. Fluent English
Experience / sea time / time in rank
e.g. 3 years as · 2 years’ experience
Seaman's book / CDC / passport
e.g. Seamans Book · Passport
Therapy / cosmetology qualification
e.g. ITEC · CIDESCO · 150 hours
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