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Effy at Sea is excited to have you on board a ship! Below are the needed steps for the onboarding
process.
This is not an offer letter or a binding agreement for employment. We encourage you to continue with
your current job until you have been officially awarded a position on the Effy team and issued a ship
contract.
Actions Required:
Complete the following sections within this document:
Section # Section Name Actions Required
Section 1 I Wish to Proceed Sign, print your name and date
Section 2 Onboarding Process Send scanned copies of the below listed items
Section 3 Information Sheet Complete the information sheet
Section 5 Compensation Designate option A, B or C and attach the corresponding
payment forms
1. Introduction packet (please find attached, read, fill out, sign and upload)
2. Application for Employment
3. Passport (must be valid for at least one year from the start date of contract or at least 6
months after end of contract date)
4. Visas (C1/D, B1/B2, Seaman’s Book, etc. – must be valid for at least 6 months from the start
date of contract)
5. Confirmation of Medical Examination
6. Proof of vaccinations: 2 doses of MMR
7. CV/Resume
8. Covid Vaccine proof (upload a scan of the Vaccination card)
9. “STCW Certificates required : please be sure to upload your Basic Training, Security
Awareness and Crowd & Crisis Management Certificates into your portal even if you receive
training and certification onboard after you have embarked.” Basic Training + Crowd & Crisis
Management
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE BELOW WHEN UPLOADING DOCUMENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE PORTAL:
By returning the information request in this packet, you are certifying that you are 21
years of age or over.
SECTION 5: COMPENSATION
What To Expect:
Compensation details will be provided in your Ship Contract
A Ship Contract will be sent to you for your review and approval once Effy At Sea assigns an
official ship assignment
Commissions are always paid the following month after verification by our Accounting
Department
You will be required to submit an invoice (with an invoice number and date) to our company on
a monthly basis. You will receive an email with the figure to be invoiced
Actions Required:
Select one option from the below to designate your form of receiving compensation
Option A. - I am a U.S. Citizen/legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
If you select this option…
Required Action:
Please complete the enclosed form W-4 and I-9
Please complete the below table
Your Name:
U.S. Bank Name:
U.S. Bank Routing Number:
U.S. Bank Account Number:
Option C. - I have a C1D Visa and do not have a U.S. Bank Account
If you select this option…
An Ocean Pay Card will be processed for you to receive your compensations
Required Action:
Please complete the enclosed “Ocean Pay” (in Excel file) form and W-8BEN form
SECTION 6: EXPENSES
POLICY:
The company will arrange and confirm your travel arrangements (on your behalf) by pre-
paying for your flights and hotels
The company is responsible for the costs associated with your repatriation following the
standards listed in the Ship Contract
Please make sure you have access to a minimum of USD $500 and a worldwide
recognized Credit Card for incidentals when checking in to your hotel.
Suggested as an emergency fund; this should cover you for your first thirty (30) days
while on a ship for personal purchases or any unexpected incidentals that may arise
from the time you leave home until you receive your first compensation deposit
The Company does NOT reimburse for the cost of your medical examination, passport
and/or certification fees, as these are prerequisites for all crewmembers in the Effy at Sea
program
Be sure to keep your original receipts for expenses pertaining to joining the ship and
returning home; this includes costs for food, taxis and other land-based travel such as
trains, shuttles, etc.
The Company will cover transportation of 30 kg of the seafarers’ personal luggage to the
ship/repatriation destination. Anything beyond that is not considered reimbursable
Follow the Company’s reimbursement policy for submitting an expense report
Submit expense report along with corresponding receipts for reimbursement (if
applicable)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
PLEASE ENSURE YOU CARRY YOUR ORIGINAL MEDICAL DOCUMENTS FOR
BOARDING/WORK PURPOSES
A lack of the required medical documents may result in the DENIAL to board/work
Should the CM be denied boarding, due to the CM’s failure to comply with the Company’s
requirements and policies to obtain a medical, the Contract will automatically terminate, in
both cases you will be held financially responsible for all repatriation costs
Immunizations:
Actions Required:
Please upload a copy of your immunization record confirming you have two (2) doses of the
MMR vaccine
Carnival requires -
1. HbA1C blood test
2. Proof of MMR; two (2) doses of the MMR vaccine is required
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you are doing your first (1st) dose of MMR…
You will need to wait for twenty-eight (28) days to do the second (2nd) dose
Policy:
The Company DOES NOT reimburse for the cost of your medical examination
The medical examination shall indicate the CM is “Fit for Shipboard Duty”
If the CM is found to be “Unfit for Shipboard Duty” pursuant to the standards set forth by Effy At
Sea, US Maritime and/or the Vessel’s operator, the prospective CM shall be denied engagement
without liability to the Company
If the CM does not deliver a complete original of their medical (including medical forms, vaccine
certifications, lab results, etc.) upon embarkation, the Vessel can deny boarding of the CM which
will prevent CM’s commencement of duty
Should the CM be denied boarding, due to the CM’s failure to comply with the Company’s
requirements and policies to obtain a medical, the Contract will automatically terminate
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All applicants with a BMI of 40 or over WILL NOT be allowed to work onboard and their
medical will be denied
Applicants with a BMI between 35 and 40 will need to complete a functional test to ensure
that they are able to walk climb up and down stairs unaided in case of an emergency onboard
SID (Seafarers Identity document) – it is mandatory to apply for one. If you already have SID,
please upload a copy. If you are unable to obtain it prior to your first contract, please upload a
copy of your application, and then the actual SID once issued.
Please carry the original documents with you when traveling
Immigration officials will ask for proof of this in order to travel
The cost(s) associated with obtaining this documentation is the CM’s responsibility
As a representative of EFFY, please present yourself in a professional manner - in or outside of the store.
If you are on the ship on a port day, please wear dress pants and a polo shirt. No jeans, shorts, t-shirts,
or flip flops.
Upon receipt of the RDTB email, we encourage you to communicate directly with your fleet
management team to determine your placement onboard. Please see the MSC Fleet
management group email address below: