Masersk Shipping Company

Lavindathar · 01-16-2003, 02:05 PM

Just applying to them to become an engineer, was wondering if anyone works for them or knows anything about engineering at sea.

They're Britains biggest shippiing company.

Ar-Cunin · 01-16-2003, 02:34 PM

First things first - Get the name right

It is Maersk (Mærsk) - a Danish company [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img]

It is the world's largest container shipping company and also has (super)-tankers, supply-ships etc.

By enginner I assume you will be working in the engine-room?

I worked for them for a short time as an officer-in-training (but stopped after I found out how incredibly boring sailing is)

Lavindathar · 01-16-2003, 03:05 PM

Yeah, the spelling thing was my fault! Hate Scandinavian spellings, they are all SO awkward!

I dunno what I'll be doing yet, jsut an engineer it said. Hmmmmm.

Gregster · 01-17-2003, 05:32 PM

I am familiar with Maersk as I used to test software for a government ocean-going booking system, and Maersk was one of the carriers that contracts with the US military.

I had thought they merged/were bought by a larger carrier, Sealand and is now "Maersk/Sealand."

Beyond that-- don't know much other than they're supposed to be a decent outfit.

Cloudbringer · 01-18-2003, 05:03 PM

Don't know about it, but GOOD LUCK with job hunting, Lav!

Mouse · 01-18-2003, 05:28 PM

I presume you have already found the corporate website, so I won't insult your intelligence by telling you to look there

My own experience is limited to one of the group companies called Salamis. IMHO, they are good, but not cutting edge.

All the best [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

johnny · 01-18-2003, 06:21 PM

I loaded a lot of seacontainers from Maersk, but i suppose that has nothing to do with this.

Cloudbringer · 01-19-2003, 03:31 PM

So, Lav, any luck?!

Ar-Cunin · 01-19-2003, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gregster:

I had thought they merged/were bought by a larger carrier, Sealand and is now "Maersk/Sealand."

Officially the were merged - but in reality Maersk bought Sealand (the larger bought the smaller)

[ 01-19-2003, 03:36 PM: Message edited by: Ar-Cunin ]

Lavindathar · 01-19-2003, 05:59 PM

Well, I sent them a letter and a C.V, and got an application form back. I've now just got to write a 200word essay, and send it back into my old school to confirm results.

It will be posted by 5pm tomorrow. Then who knows how long it will take for me to hear from them.

01-16-2003, 02:05 PM	#1
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Just applying to them to become an engineer, was wondering if anyone works for them or knows anything about engineering at sea. They're Britains biggest shippiing company. __________________ =@

01-16-2003, 02:34 PM	#2
Ar-Cunin Ra Join Date: August 14, 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 52 Posts: 2,326	First things first - Get the name right It is Maersk (Mærsk) - a Danish company [img]graemlins/thewave.gif[/img] It is the world's largest container shipping company and also has (super)-tankers, supply-ships etc. By enginner I assume you will be working in the engine-room? I worked for them for a short time as an officer-in-training (but stopped after I found out how incredibly boring sailing is) __________________ Life is a laugh <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[biglaugh]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/biglaugh.gif\" /> - and DEATH is the final joke <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[hehe]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/hehe.gif\" />

01-16-2003, 03:05 PM	#3
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Yeah, the spelling thing was my fault! Hate Scandinavian spellings, they are all SO awkward! I dunno what I'll be doing yet, jsut an engineer it said. Hmmmmm. __________________ =@

01-17-2003, 05:32 PM	#4
Gregster Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN-- US of A Age: 54 Posts: 42	I am familiar with Maersk as I used to test software for a government ocean-going booking system, and Maersk was one of the carriers that contracts with the US military. I had thought they merged/were bought by a larger carrier, Sealand and is now "Maersk/Sealand." Beyond that-- don't know much other than they're supposed to be a decent outfit. __________________ <i>In order to find his equal an Irishman is <b>forced</b> to talk to God!!</i> -- Mad Stephen

01-18-2003, 05:03 PM	#5
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	Don't know about it, but GOOD LUCK with job hunting, Lav! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

01-18-2003, 05:28 PM	#6
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	I presume you have already found the corporate website, so I won't insult your intelligence by telling you to look there My own experience is limited to one of the group companies called Salamis. IMHO, they are good, but not cutting edge. All the best [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

01-18-2003, 06:21 PM	#7
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	I loaded a lot of seacontainers from Maersk, but i suppose that has nothing to do with this. __________________

01-19-2003, 03:31 PM	#8
Cloudbringer Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Upstate NY USA Posts: 19,737	So, Lav, any luck?! __________________ "Don't take life for granted." Animal (may he rest in peace)

01-19-2003, 05:59 PM	#10
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	Well, I sent them a letter and a C.V, and got an application form back. I've now just got to write a 200word essay, and send it back into my old school to confirm results. It will be posted by 5pm tomorrow. Then who knows how long it will take for me to hear from them. __________________ =@

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