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Able Seaman Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Able Seaman interview, here are 17 interview questions and answer examples.

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If hired, what steps would you take to understand the operations of our ship, prior to your start date?

If you are the successful candidate, how will you immerse yourself into the role? Tell the hiring manager what you will do to prepare for success.



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17 Able Seaman Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. If hired, what steps would you take to understand the operations of our ship, prior to your start date?

  • 2. How strong is your sense of direction?

  • 3. Are you trained in First Aid and CPR?

  • 4. Are you fully trained in the use of lifeboats and life rafts?

  • 5. How well to you respond to authority even when you may not agree with their decision?

  • 6. Have you ever had to keep watch for long periods of time? How do you keep yourself wide awake and keen?

  • 7. How do you handle working with a fellow seaman?

  • 8. What do you enjoy most about being a seaman?

  • 9. What type of routine maintenance did you perform on your last ship?

  • 10. When did you first want to become a sailor?

  • 11. What is the worst weather condition you had to operate under?

  • 12. If you saw a fellow seaman doing something unsafe what would you do?

  • 13. How many years of service do you have on deck?

  • 14. Do you have a history of being late or calling in sick?

  • 15. Tell me about your previous employment. How have these previous experiences helped you prepare for a career at sea?

  • 16. What experience do you have being an Able Seaman?

  • 17. How do you foresee yourself handling long periods of time at sea?