As far as restricted internet i cant say much but you have internet you can email facebook and the like, no netflix. After you work at least 4 months you can apply for relief after you get relieved you have 30 days or so off to go home or at least civilization. For the extra time you have to get creative with scheduling doctors appointments and your dispatcher will remember you(not in a good way).
Awesome, good information. I put in an application with them. Ive heard that MSC is an easy company to get on board with due to the high turnover but im not sure if this is true or not. Ive been a Chef for 15 years now lol and just applied with them. How long does there hiring process usually take and how good are the chances do you think? Also someone told me if you join MSC they require you to join SIU? is this true?
Also, do you have to apply for relief? Can you just stay on board as long as you like?
[QUOTE=quihgon;183657]Also, do you have to apply for relief? Can you just stay on board as long as you like?[/QUOTE]
WHAT IF I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE VACATION AT THE END OF MY FOUR MONTH TOUR? CAN I STAY ON THE SAME SHIP?
You are not required to request leave. You may extend your tour onboard by simply not requesting relief and thereby accrue additional paid time off usable when departing the vessel.
WHEN AM I ELIGIBLE FOR RELIEF / VACATION?
You will become eligible for relief/vacation once youāve completed a four-month (120-day) tour of duty. You will need to give MSC a 60-day notice if you want relief, therefore, you can request it two months after your tour begins. If you cannot get relieved on time, you may be eligible for additional compensation. When this compensation begins is based on ship assignment. CIVMARs are required to follow proper relief guidelines before they leave the ship. Youāll learn about this during New Employee Orientation (NEO).
Just had my medical and waiting for NEO date. Any people with MSC experience know if Iāll be able to apply seatime as an SU towards an AB upgrade?
Flaherlty, I also just finished my medical and just waiting for fit for hire status and get the NEO classā¦ Got hired as an SUā¦ I have been hearing some people who got hired in deck department OS and AB had been waiting for a year and no NEO date yetā¦ I just hope that is not case for SU who recently got hiredā¦ since many SU are moving to other department so new SU need to fill the vacancyā¦
Thanks a lot for the information, Downey, I appreciate that. Iāll post if I hear anything further. Good luck with the processj
Going on a year and 7 months waiting for NEO classes to start up for ABs. Just going to keep my fingers crossed Iāll get the call soon. Has anyone heard anything about possible NEO classes starting up?
SeaMonkey, you have been waiting a year and a halfā¦ That is way too longā¦ Have you called them lately? I wonder why they are not bringing you in yet unless they did not have any NEO for a year and a halfā¦ How long did it took you to clear Medical?.. when I called they told me about 20 daysā¦ the Doctor said my physical and lab test are all normal. I am hoping for a NEO class next month. I have friends in MSC that applied as SU they got Neo 1 or 2 months after their medicalā¦
Yes I cleared my medical, security clearance, and drug test a year and a half ago. I call once a month but they havenāt had any NEO classes for ABs since then. I also call once a month because they told me they make a note of it in the computer. About 8 months ago someone from MSC called me to make sure I was still interested and will keep me on file. I have heard of people waiting up to two years. I just keep my fingers crossed they will call soon. Luckily I have been working on the river, but I would really like to get back on the open water. Guess Iāll just keep hanging in there.
Now I am a little worried, I accepted an offer for SU position I am hoping the case is not the same for SUā¦ Since every year many SU are moving to deck or engine department, so the new hire SU needs to fill the vacancyā¦ when I accepted the offer, they told me they will try to bring me in as quickly as possibleā¦ I am not sure if they tell that to everybodyā¦ I have served in the military and have veterans preference maybe that countsā¦ you said they have not had any NEO class for ABās, but did they say if they had NEO for other ratings like the entry level?
Hello everyoneā¦ I just got selected for the OS position (I applied October 2016) and will take my medical and drug screening soon. I was wondering how long do you think it will take from now until NEO? I am praying that it will be soonā¦
Mariner218, when did you accepted the job offer? I also applied in October 2016 for the entry level and was offered the SU position, I have already done my medical and physical testā¦ I am just waiting for them to find me Fit for hire then hopefully NEO will follow soon after. I was told they will try to bring me in as quickly as possible, did they tell you the samething?
I think entry level and OSās are needed and start pretty quick. I asked if I should re apply as an OS but the lady I spoke with didnāt recommend it because I am and unlimited AB. After waiting a year and a half I sort of wish I went that route.
James Downey, I accepted the offer yesterday. The lady said they would try to bring me in as quick as possible but advised me not to quit my job yet. Unfortunately because I am a contractor working overseas I have no choice but to quit so I can return to the states to conduct my Medical/Drug screening. If there is a long wait for NEO hopefully I will find something to fill the gap rather than dig into my savings. Seamonkey, I canāt believe they would make you wait that long. Hearing your story makes me worried as well.
Seamonkey, you should just ask them to take you in as an OS if that is possible so you can start NEO right awayā¦ and just apply for AB promotion once you are in, instead of waiting too longā¦ plus if there is an available AB billet on a ship you can ask the chiefmate to temporarily sail as an ABā¦
Mariner218, my situation is almost the same as yours, I worked in a remote area where communication is very limited good thing it was a seasonal job and it just ended right before I got the job offer a month agoā¦ I already finished my medical and drug testā¦ the doctor said everything was normal and I should be good to goā¦ I am just waiting for their call to find me FIt for hireā¦ I am hoping they will have NEO next monthā¦ I am anxiously waiting for that phone callā¦
Jamesdowney, for some reason gcaptain wonāt let me make more than 3 posts because Iām a new user so Iām editing this one. My eQip cleared and I recently completed my drug test. My physical is scheduled for the end of this month. Iām still hoping to make it to the November NEO. Have you heard anything yet?
mariner218, I think If your medical exam do not get cancelled that means your eqip went throughā¦ I did my medical 2 weeks after completing eqipā¦ . so they said they have NEO class in November? What about October??, Did they say how often they have NEO class? I heard from other once a week or once every 2 weeksā¦ that is not good if they do not have class in decemberā¦ I am really hoping to get one next monthā¦
Mariner218, seamonkey6969, guys any update on your status? I called MSC a few days ago they told me I am fit for hire and should just wait for my NEO class.