BoatSpotting im Mittelmeer

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BoatSpotting-Crewing

Dear activist,

we are delighted that you are interested in supporting us in our observation deployments in the central Mediterranean on board the Trotamar III. In order to plan and put together the crew in the best possible way, we need some information about you. You can fill out the crew form directly here. Simply use the boxes and text fields provided. If you would like to leave a text field blank, please simply enter "-". Don't forget to send the form at the end.

You will definitely need a passport if we end up in a non-European country. Please apply for it now if you want to go on assignment with us in 2024.

Personal data

(*: as in the passport)

First name*

name*

I would like to be addressed by this name

I would like to be addressed with this pronoun

Gender*
email

phone

Date of birth*

adress

Nationality*

Passport number* (If I still have to apply for a passport, I will submit the number later).

Your skills

(Please select either yes or no and comment on any information about yourself that you think is important at that point).

Sea experience

Competence

Have you already been to sea?

Do you have several days of offshore sailing experience?

Have you been seaworthy so far?

Have you ever been involved in a rescue mission at sea?

Languages

German: nonelittlewellNative language
English: nonelittlewellNative language
Italian: nonelittlewellNative language
French: nonelittlewellNative language
Arabic: nonelittlewellNative language
Greek: nonelittlewellNative language
other: nonelittlewellNative language

life on board

Can you imagine cooking on board our ship?

Do you know your way around cameras?

Do you have other skills that you could bring to our assignments?

Can you imagine sharing your bunk on board with someone of the opposite sex?

Do you have experience with awareness work in groups?

Do you have medical skills and if so, which ones?

Dealing with extreme situations

Our sailing boat offers little room to get out of each other's way during the deployment. Added to this is the tension of searching for people in distress at sea. It is therefore important that the respective team works well, resolves conflicts with each other without violence and also enjoys the deployment. In critical situations, we act according to standards that will be communicated to you during the preparation phase. As is usual at sea, the following also applies to us: in case of doubt, the skipper has the final say in the decision. The following questions invite you to assess your own personal experience in dealing with exceptional situations. These assessments will help us to put together a well-balanced crew.

How would you rate your physical resilience?

How would you describe how you deal with tense and stressful situations?

Can you think of a borderline experience that you would never want to have as part of our mission?

What is particularly important to you personally for a good crew?

What tasks can you imagine for yourself on board?

(Multiple answers are possible. Please note the requirements. If you are in possession of certain required licenses/certificates, please send us a copy).

Skipper:in: You must be in possession of a recreational sailing license (SSS, alternatively SKS) or an equivalent license and have experience at sea. You will operate the boat in consultation with the Head of Deployment. Together with the HoD, you will be responsible for communication with other (NGO) vessels and authorities. Knowledge of Compass Collective procedures, English/German language skills and good teamwork skills are required. Please send us a scan of your license.

Co-Skipper:in: You must be in possession of a recreational sailing license (SSS, alternatively SKS) or an equivalent license or have a lot of experience at sea. Your tasks include independently steering the boat in consultation with the skipper. You will keep track of the weather and be able to navigate, and you will be responsible in particular for observing the safety precautions on board. Please send us a scan of your license.

Techniker*in: You have experience with the maintenance and repair of electrical and/or mechanical systems.

Medienmensch: You are responsible for the media communication of our deployment in close coordination with the back office. We want to observe and document, we want to help make even more visible what is happening in the Mediterranean every day. And ultimately, we want to build up pressure through immediate media activity to ensure that action is taken even faster and that people at sea are helped. We need you for this. You have an eye for good pictures, are familiar with the world of social media, can create small motivational videos even under time and emotional pressure, are familiar with the necessary technology and have knowledge of the processes at Compass Collective.

Koch/Köchin: You are responsible for the supplies and accompany the other crew members in their cooking skills. You should have experience in cooking for small groups, ideally also on a boat.

Dingi-Fahrer*in: You will steer the dinghy in an emergency operation in close coordination with the crew on board the Trotamar III. Quick decisions and self-protection, even in rough seas, are essential skills. You need experience in operating a rescue boat (RIB) or similar boat types. You will be responsible for communicating with the Trotamar III and should be able to work well under pressure.

2. Person Dingi: You are responsible for communicating with the people on the boat you are supporting. You are also the only "deckhand" on the dinghy. You should be able to work well under pressure and have very good language skills in English and/or French.

Awareness: You have experience with awareness work in political groups and can bring this ability to bear without diminishing the personal responsibility of each crew member for a mindful approach to strengths and weaknesses.

medizinische Kraft: You need medical training and may already have experience of working in adverse conditions. Please send us a scan of a corresponding certificate.

For which deployment are you applying?

From February 2024, we will again be setting off on observation missions in the central Mediterranean every 4 weeks. We are planning the missions for 3 weeks. We would like to be at sea for 14 days and use the other days for preparation and follow-up. Please indicate in which periods you are available for our missions. You are also welcome to apply for several assignments or indicate that you are flexible in terms of time. 3. deployment: 04/27-05/214. deployment: 06/05-06/255. deployment: 07/10-07/306. deployment: 08/14-09/037. deployment: 09/18-10/088. deployment: 10/23-11/129. deployment: 11/27-12/17I am flexible.

I need ... days to be spontaneously ready for action:

Is there anything we should definitely know about you?

Uploads:

Certificates of competence (sailing/navigation/medical/technical) (pdf, jpg; max. 5 MB)

Disclaimer 1: I have taken note that the actual assignment periods are not yet binding at the moment, may deviate from the above information by a few days and that these deviations may still occur during the assignment.
Disclaimer 2: Optional: I agree to the storage of my personal data for 24 months in the applicant pool for possible subsequent contact. Renewed applications for the next application period are nevertheless requested. Deletion of the data can be requested informally at any time by e-mail to datenschutz@compass-collective.org.
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You did it!

Thank you for your patience in filling out the crewing form! We are delighted that you are interested in joining us in strengthening rescue efforts in the Mediterranean. We will get back to you as soon as possible! If you have any urgent questions, you can contact crewing@compass-collective.org at any time.

Kind regards, the Crewing team