Wayne Romero

Describe your work onboard the ship. What are your responsibilities? 

I serve onboard the Nautilus as an able bodied seaman, from the deck department. I assist with vessel's general hygiene at inner accommodation and maintenance of steel and paint work as directed. When the vessel is in port the role includes all the work to help prepare the ship to sail like handling stores, provisions, fresh water bunkering, handling and disposal of garbage, plus maintaining gangway, security, fire patrol watches. Currently, I maintain watches as a lookout from 0400 to 0800, and 1600 to 2000hr with the officer of the watch. 

What part of your work do you like the most?

Meeting and working with people from different cultures is the best. I appreciate all our teammates from different nationalities.

What other jobs led you to your current career? 

I've worked across the marine industry in general.

What are your hobbies?

When back ashore I spend time playing sports, hiking, and doing lots of other outdoor activities.

What advice would you give someone who wants to have a career like yours?

Learn to be patient. Always be willing to learn a new ability, learn to be team working oriented person. Don't be afraid of making that first step to go sea. Always treat your peers with respect!

What sparked your initial interest in a career working at-sea?

It was a good opportunity to work abroad meet new people, to have the experience to travel all over the world, and be able to every day learn about other cultures.