Regardless of the position for which you are applying, to qualify for shipboard employment you must have a valid passport, and the ability to: 

• Obtain a C1-D visa (unless you are Canadian or a US citizen or resident). 

• Pass RCG’s pre-employment medical examination, which includes information on MLC and ILO guidelines. 

• Obtain relevant itinerary-driven visas (i.e. Schengen). 

• Present the proper qualifications/certifications required, based on your role. 

• Pass a criminal background check. 

• Obtain flu vaccines and negative COVID-19 tests. 

• Seaman’s book