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CM launches aerial seeding of capital

15 metric tonnes ofseeds will be sprayedfor 2 days to developcapital as green city

Officials identified1,080 hectares in 27places for the seedingprogramme

A helicopter on an aerial

seeding sortie in

Vijayawada on Friday

Vijayawada: Chief MinisterN Chandrababu Naidulaunched aerial seedingtaken up with thea s s i s t a n c e o f

Krishnapatnam port atIndira Gandhi municipalstadium here on Friday. Hesaid 15 metric tonnes ofseeds will be sprayed from

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helicopters in capital regionfor two days to develop it

as green capital.

Speaking on the occasion,he said that a target wasset to plant 500 croresaplings in the coming fiveyears with the participationof both the government andpeople. He said over 150metric tonnes of seeds areready and if necessary seedswill be procured from otherStates.Naidu said that they areseeking assistance fromVisakhapatnam port trust totake up the aerial seedingprogramme. If necessarythey would carry out the

programme with charteredhelicopters. He also said theofficials will monitor theprotection of plants throughgeo-tagging. He appealed to people toprotect the plants in publicplaces and urged people tocome forward to plantsaplings on their birthdaysand other occasions. Ministerfor Forest BojjalaGopalakrishna Reddy saidthat the Krishnapatnam portand CVR foundation cameforward to take up theprogramme at a cost of Rs50 lakh. Chief Secretary of ForestDepartment A K Farida saidthe forest officials identified


27 places in forest region for aerial seeding including 1,080hectares in Guntur district and 347.67 hectares in Krishnadistrict. He said the aerial seeding would be conducted inforest and revenue lands in Krishna district, Kondaveedu,Pedamaddur, Korlapudi and Tadepalli and 17 other placesin Guntur district. Krishnapatnam port chairman C Visweswara Rao, MinisterDevineni Umamaheswara Rao, MLC Budda Venkanna,principal chief conservator of forests AV Joseph and otherswere present.

500 crore sapling to be planted innext 5 years: Chandrababu

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said t planting of 500

crore saplings was set as target in the next five years and

15 me tr ic ton nes of s eeds were be ing dropped f rom

helicopter in CRDA limits today and tomorrow.Flagging off

the aerial seeding programme here today by helicopter, Mr

Naidu sa id the Nizampatnam Port had taken up Ar ia l

seeding programme, in which seeds would be dropped from

helicopter in the Capital Region Development Authority

(CRDA) limits.The Chief Minister said 15 metric tonnes of

s e e d s wo u l d b e d ro p p e d f ro m h e l i c o p t e r t o d a y a n d

tomorrow. Planting of 500 crore saplings was set as target

in the next five years and 150 Metric tonners of seeds were

being kept, and, if needed, seeds would be imported from

other States, he added. Mr Naidu said the V isakhapatnam

Port had also come forward to focus on aerial seeding.

Fo re st M i n i s te r B G o pa l a kr i s h n a Red d y a n d Wate r

Resources Management Minister D Umamaheshwara Rao

we re , a m o n g o t h e rs , p re s e n t o n t h e o c c a s i o n .

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The Union Minister inaugurates Container Freight Station Union Min-

ister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman on 20-

08-2015 said that the Centres plans to develop the Visakhapatnam

Chennai Industrial Corridor and the Bengaluru Chennai Industrial Cor-

ridor would help Andhra Pradesh become a logistic hub. She was speak-

ing after inaugurating a Container Freight Station CFS built jointly by

the Vizag Profiles Group and the Integral Trading & Logistics here at

Kaniti. The CFS is operational in 11 acres out of 40 acres and the pro-

moters propose to expand it in the unused land to make it one of the

largest CFS in the country with seamless connectivity. “With

Visakhapatnam and Gangavaram ports, good highway, and flight con-

nectivity, the city is emerging as a happening city,” she said, adding that

for the first time, Visakhapatnam would become venue for International

Seafood Trade Fair.

VIZAG SET TO BECOME A LOGISTICS HUB

RINL IN MISSION MODE

RINL will invest around Rs.25,000 crore in the nextphase of expansion to become the single largest locationintegrated steel plant in the country in the next six toseven years. Speaking at a function attended by UnionMinister Nirmala Sitharaman, CMD P. Madhusudansaid on Thursday that they had already completedwork on expanding the capacity from three milliontonne to 6.3 million tonne. He said they were trying toramp up the units installed under the 6.3 million tonneexpansion and modernise the blast furnace and otherunits to raise the capacity by another one million tonne.

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Housing for all: 305 towns identified

New Delhi, August 30

Two days after announcement of 98 Smart Cities, the Centre today identified305 cities and towns for building houses for urban poor under the Housing forAll scheme. The cities and towns have been identified after 15 states signedmemorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Ministry of Housing and UrbanPoverty Alleviation committing to implement six mandatory reforms essentialfor making a success of the housing mission in urban areas, sources said.By signing the MoA, the states have taken up the responsibility of implementingthe six reforms, which include doing away with the requirement of separatenon-agricultural permission (NAP) in case land falls in the residential zoneearmarked in the master [lan of city or town; amending master plans earmarkingland for affordable housing; putting in place a single-window time-boundclearance system for layout approvals and building permissions; doing awaywith approvals below certain built-up area in respect of economically weakersections and low income groups; amending existing rent laws on the lines ofthe Model Tenancy Act circulated by the Ministry of HUPA and to provideadditional floor area ratio.States that have agreed to implement the above reforms include: AndhraPradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala,Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telanganaand Uttarakhand.

2 crore houses to be built

Houses for poor will come up in Chhattisgarh (36 cities), Gujarat (30),Jammu and Kashmir (19), Jharkhand (15), Kerala (15), MadhyaPradesh (74), Odisha (42), Rajasthan (40) and Telangana (34)

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, two crore houses are tobe built for the poor in urban areas by 2022

The Centre will provide assistance in the range of Rs 1 lakh to Rs2.30 lakh per house under different components of the scheme


Tata Trust chairman Ratan Tata will unveil a development plan for 264 villages

under Vijayawada Parliamentary constituency on Monday. Tata Trust has

decided to adopt these villages for the development following the efforts of

local Telugu Desam MP Kesineni Srinivas, a leading transporter.

The development plan will be unveiled in the presence of Andhra Pradesh

Chief Miniser N Chandrababu Naidu and MP Srinivas.

While the Centre had asked every MP to adopt at least one village,

Vijayawada MP lobbied hard with the Tata Trust to adopt 264 villages of his

constituency at one go, a record of sorts.

Ratan Tata, who is also chairman Emeritus of Tata Group of Industries, will

also meet Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday evening in Vijayawada and discuss

various other proposals and ideas for the industrial development of the region.

Ratan Tata to unveil ambitiousplan to develop Vijayawada


India, US to sign pact on exchange of

information on terrorists

India and the US are likely to sign a pact on exchange of information on terroristson a real time basis during the counter-terrorism and homeland security dialoguescheduled to be held in December. The Homeland Security Presidential Directive(HSPD-6) is a model text agreement proposed by the United States to Indiafor exchange of terrorist screening information between Terrorist ScreeningCentre (TCS) of the US and an Indian agency.The agreement is likely to be signed during the US-India Counter-terrorismand Homeland Security Cooperation dialogue to be attended by Home MinisterRajnath Singh and his American counterpart Jeh Johnson in next December.

The US has already finalised such agreements with 30 countries.TSC is a multi agency organisation administered by FBI which consolidates severalterrorist watch list maintained by different US government agencies into singleterrorist data base on terror suspects. The data base include name of the terrorsuspect, nationality, date of birth, photos, finger prints (if any), passport number.

The US-India Homeland Security Dialogue takes place between India’s HomeMinistry and the US Department of Homeland Security to enhance homelandsecurity cooperation and discuss building capacity in cyber security and criticalinfrastructure protection, countering illicit finance, global supply chain security,megacity policing, and science and technology.

These senior-level exchanges facilitate strategic homeland securitypartnership and enhanced operational cooperation in investigations, capacitybuilding, and countering threats.

Law enforcement engagement proposals include sharing lessons learned andbest practices in SWAT team training and responding to mass casualtyexercises, improving both nations’ capabilities to respond to terroristincidents and natural disasters.


AP govt floats tenders for ITSignature Tower project in

Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh government has floated tenders for the

Information Technology (IT) Signature Tower project in

Visakhapatnam. The AP government is planning to

construct the signature tower on an area of 10 lakh sft at

Rushikonda IT Hills as part of its plan to rope in major IT

players to invest in the Port City.IT advisor to the state

government, J Satyanarayana said that the IT department

is also opening IT layouts for big companies to come and

set up their campuses in Vizag as the city has a huge

talent pool available.He said Andhra Pradesh is looking

at big companies to come and build Visakhapatnam as an

ideal IT destination.

Modi reviews functioning of 4social sector Ministries

Taking stock of performances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed thefunctioning of four social sector Ministries on Friday.

The Ministers from Women and Child Development, Human ResourceDevelopment, Water Resources and Food Processing made presentations tothe Prime Minister, where they presented a progress report of their Ministries.They also discussed the problems facing their functioning. Sources said that oneof the thrust areas of discussion were budget cuts across social sector Ministriesdue to which several projects in individual Ministries had to be cut short.


“We have made a decent progress on our set goals for the year. Wecould set up our first one stop rape crises centre, get the JuvenileJustice (Care and protection) Bill passed, make the requiredchanged in adoption procedures and start the process of revampinganganwadi centres,” said an official from the Ministry of Womanand Child Development.

“We have been a little perturbed about the budget cuts which cutshort our plans. The national nutrition mission has not been able totake off; the rape crises centres which were first planned for alldistricts have been cut short from 660 to 36 among the rest. Wewill be seeking for more funds,” said the official.

The Woman and Child Development Ministry’s funds were slashedto ‘10,382.40 crore from ‘18,588.39 crore last year. WCDMinister Maneka Gandhi has taken up the issue of fund shortagewith the Ministry of Finance several times in the past few months.

On top agenda for the Ministry of Water Resources was thegrowing problem of water shortage in 91 important reservoirs ofthe country.

“As on August 27, 2015, the water storage was 91.84 BCM whichis 58 per cent of total storage capacity of these reservoirs. Thepresent storage position during current year is less than the storageposition of last year and is also less than the storage of average oflast ten years,” said an official.

“Ganga cleaning and rejuvenation is also a priority for theGovernment. Several Ministries, including that of Shipping areworking towards it,” said the official.

The allocation of Ministry of Water Resources, RiverDevelopment and Ganga Rejuvenation was also reduced from‘6,009 earmarked last year to ‘4,232 crore this year.


HOME GUARDS IN DIRE STRAITS

In April this year, Trinadh, a home guard posted at Harbour Police Station,

died in an accident near Kancharapalem while returning home from duty. It

has been four months and his family members have not received any com-

pensation from the government. And his wife, despite running from pillar to

post, has not been given any job. The only compensation the family has

received is the individual contributions made by Trinadh’s comrades-in-

arms. All the 800-odd home guards have donated a day’s salary to the

bereaved family. There is no provision of compensation for home guards,

or, for that matter, PF, ESI or any kind of insurance scheme. This is despite

the personnel being given the same duty as any other constable in the po-

lice force. “We are given duties in Law and Order enforcement, crime

investigation, traffic regulation, VVIP security, and bandobust. But we are

not treated on a par with men in the police force,” says N. Rama Krishna

Yadav, secretary, A.P. State Home Guards’ Welfare Association. In Andhra

Pradesh, there are about 15,200 home guards. In Visakhapatnam, their

strength is about 1,190 under the Commissionerate and another 690 under

the district police. Home Guards was originally raised as a voluntary and

auxiliary force to the police in 1946 under the Home Guards Act and Rules

of States and Union Territories, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, and

later reorganised in 1962 after Sino-Indian war. “It was initially a voluntary

force and men in service joined to serve the organisation. But later, it was

given a relook with proper recruitment procedure, which included a rigor-

ous physical activity on a par with police constable recruitment such as

800 m and 100 m run, high jump, long jump, and shot-put. We also have to

undergo a 45-day training regime,” says Mr. Rama Krishna Yadav. “Home

guards are not given their due. They are paid a paltry sum of Rs. 300 per

day, which amounts to Rs. 9,000 per month. They do not enjoy any leave.

A day’s absent means losing Rs. 300,” said Suryanarayana.


Quick Takes

STUDENTS STAGE PROTEST

Students of schools and colleges under the banner of SFI staged

demonstration in front of the Collectorate on Thursday demanding that the

district administration stop shifting the hostels for SC and BC students to its

outskirts. Hostels for SC boys near R&B, BC boys at Isukathota and

Rushikonda were being shifted to Madhurawada, the SFI said and wanted

that the hostels be located near colleges and schools. They are against

shifting hostels to the outskirts

TRAINING SESSION HELD

A two day technical training session on home appliances and fan products

organised by Bajaj Electricals Ltd. under its Corporate Social Responsibility

CSR initiative at the Indo German Institute of Advanced Technology IGIAT

concluded on Thursday. The training programme covered various aspects

like technical basics, product construction, working principle, product

features, usage and hands on practice, live demonstration, trouble shooting

and repairs. The companys Customer Care team Subhash, Ramakrishna D

and Adinarayana conducted the training programme In all, 28 students

benefited from the programme, according to IGIAT director M.P. Srinivas

Murthy.

AU AWARDS TO PETS

Five PETs from different districts received Best PET awards from Andhra

University on Thursday. They were selected for the award as part of the

Independence Day celebrations organised by AU and were presented with

the awards by Vice Chancellor G.S.N. Raju. Following were received the

awards M. Kamayya, PET of APR School girls, Vomaravalli,

Kalingapatnam, Srikakulam district P. Prabhakara Rao, Grade II Physical

Director of ZPP High School, Atchutapuram, Visakhapatnam district Ch.

Satyanarayana, Physical Director of ZPP High School, Garbham,


Vizianagaram district V. Simhadri Rao, PET of Govt. High School,

Jaggampeta, East Godavari, and P. Srinivasa Rao, Grade II Physical

Director of ZPP High School, Gopalapuram, West Godavari district.

ENC EXPEDITION TO MT. KUN FLAGGED OFF

A mountaineering expedition to Mt. Kun to commemorate the golden

jubilee of the first successful Indian expedition of Mt. Everest was flagged

off on Thursday. Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral

Bimal Verma, flagged off the eight member expedition team, comprising

four officers, including a woman, and four sailors, from the Command.

The team is being led by Lt Cdr S. Karthikeyan. Mt. Kun at 7,077

metres is the second highest peak of Zanskar region of Jammu and

Kashmir. The team will travel to Srinagar and Kargil by the end of the

month and proceed to the last point by road, from where they will embark

on the expedition. The climbers will undertake 12 to 15 days of arduous

trek and establish five camps in the higher altitudes of the mountain range

before the final Summit Attempt planned between September 12 and 15.

The expedition will culminate in the team’s visiting New Delhi to facilitate

accomplished Naval mountaineer Captain M.S. Kohli. Captain Kohli led

the first record-breaking Indian Everest Expedition, which thrilled the

nation. Nine climbers from the Army and the Air Force reached the

summit in September 1965, creating a world record.

MODALITIES BEING WORKED OUT TO HELP A.P.

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman

on Thursday said that the BJP led NDA Government was not shying away

from its responsibility of implementing the provisions of the Andhra

Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Without mentioning the growing demand for

fulfilling the promise on granting special category status, she told the

media, after inaugurating a Container Freight Station at the industrial hub

of Gajuwaka, that unfortunately there was an attempt not to understand

the view expressed by the Finance Commission on according the special

tag to AP. “The Prime Minister’s Office is directly monitoring an exercise


undertaken by the NDA Government on how to implement the AP

Reorganisation Act. We are aware of our responsibilities and whatever has

been promised to build Andhra Pradesh, we do stand by it. We will work

out the modalities,” she clarified. Ms. Sitharaman further said that as AP

became a revenue deficit State after bifurcation, it was the responsibility of

the Centre to fund liberally for various projects. “We are also committed to

financing the new capital being built at Amaravati in the Vijayawada-Guntur

region. Asked why nothing had been granted for building the new capital,

she said that the Centre would give funds when time was ripe.

STEPS AFOOT TO PROVIDE AMENITIES IN HIGH SCHOOLS

The Supreme Court order in May last year directing the State government to

provide adequate number of toilets separately for boys and girls and drinking

water at schools has set the government on a mission mode. It could not

achieve the target as expected since the task was huge and associated with

many practical difficulties. It, therefore, settled for providing one functional

toilet in each school initially. In Visakhapatnam district, there are 4,097

government schools that need toilets and drinking water facility and, among

them, nearly 1,200 are the Agency area, which has its own drawbacks like

lack of proper access and high cost of construction. In this backdrop, the

district administration has decided to take up the exercise in high schools first

and provide in all the 497 of them toilets with running water, drinking water,

and furniture and desks in classrooms before the 2015-16 academic year

ends, Collector N. Yuvaraj has said He was addressing a press conference

on Thursday along with District Education Officer M.V. Krishna Reddy and

Executive Engineer of AP Sarva Siksha Abhiyan K. Bhanu Prasad. All the

4,097 schools will have the facilities within two years. The Central

Government has increased the allocation under Swachh Vidyalaya scheme for

toilets under different categories and Rs. 8.8 crore is being spent on 2,055

toilets. All of them, except 92, have been completed. PSUs under their CSR

activity are constructing another 1,220 toilets in schools. Toilets with running


water, drinking water, and furniture to be provided in 497 high schools before

the end of the academic year

NSTL CELEBRATES 46TH RAISING DAY

Employees of all Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO

laboratories across the country are being asked to deliver and questions are

being asked on the return on investment on these laboratories, Distinguished

Scientist and Director General Naval Sciences and Materials, DRDO, V.

Bhujanga Rao, has said. Addressing the 46th Naval Science and

Technology Laboratory Raising Day celebrations as chief guest here on

Thursday, he said that while the zero tolerance to time and cost overruns

was welcome, it was not easy to quantify all the services these labs

provided to the Defence sector. The award of new projects to the NSTL

by the Indian Navy like the Rs. 714 crore project to create a facility to

protect strategic assets like submarines at the jetty from magnetic field

triggered mines was an endorsement of the faith the Indian Navy had in the

capabilities of the laboratory, he pointed out. The production value of the

technologies developed by the NSTL was very high compared to many of

the government laboratories. The production values of all DRDO products

stood at Rs. 1,75,000 crore, he pointed out. “The NSTL has come a long

way since its inception 46 years ago, moving from the tactical to strategic

domain and a collective effort of every employee is needed to cope with the

emerging challenges,” NSTL Director C. Durga Malleswar said. Awards

given away Later, the chief guest gave away awards to individuals and

teams for technology leadership. Mementos were presented to 22

employees who completed 25 years of service. On behalf of the NSTL and

the NSTL Seva Samiti, Kamalamalini, wife of Director C.D. Malleswar,

donated schoolbags to children of Wisemen Foundation, Kancharapalem.

Scholarships were given to 67 students. Additional Director and Chairman

of the Celebrations Committee D. Appa Rao was among a host of others

who participated. The award of new projects to NSTL by the Navy is an

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endorsement of faith it has in the capabilities of the laboratory V. Bhujanga

Rao Director-General (Naval Sciences and Materials), DRDO

LAND SOUGHT FOR SETTING UP TWO PHARMA UNITS

The Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association India has urged the State

government to allot 6,000 to 10,000 acres for establishing two industrial

estates between Visakhapatnam and Kakinada and at Naidupeta near Nellore

exclusively for pharmaceutical units. BDMA I president Jayant Tagore told

The Hindu that the two industrial estates would give a big boost to the Make

in Andhra Pradesh campaign. He wanted appointment of an international

consultant to design the industrial estates, taking into consideration the

experience from the Jawaharlal Nehru Pharma City at Parawada near here.

The JNPC is developed in 2,400 acres, but one third of it is blocked for

green belt and 15 per cent used or roads and common effluent treatment

plant. Prohibitive land cost “This has made the land cost prohibitively high,

with an acre costing over Rs.1 crore, making business unviable,” he stated.

Before bifurcation, the bulk drug industries mushroomed in and around

Hyderabad, he said. Visakhapatnam and its neighbourhood have attracted

pharma industries due to the JNPC, which was set up 15 years ago compared

to investments in bulk drug industry in Hyderabad 55 years ago. The

Visakhapatnam region has attracted investments to the tune of over Rs.20,000

crore, with direct and indirect employment to 20,000. He said that earmarking

sufficient land for the two new industrial estates and allotting it at an affordable

cost would bring an investment of Rs.50,000 crore in seven to eight years and

create five lakh jobs. It would also fetch huge revenue to the government, Mr.

Jayant Tagore said. Pharmexil Welcoming the decision to open the office of

Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexil) at Parawada on the

backyard of JNPC, he said facilities like training, testing, R&D, and

convention centre in the area would give a fillip to export of bulk drugs from

North Andhra. Allotment of land at affordable rate brings an investment of

Rs.50,000 crore in seven to eight years and creates five lakh jobs Jayant

Tagore President of BDMA(India)


JOINING THE MAINSTREAM

Three women among four Maoists surrender Four Maoists, including three

women, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Malkangiri,

Mitrabhanu Mohapatra, in Malkangiri district of Odisha on Friday.

According to police, the surrendered have been identified as Sunita

Wonchemi, Kushi Kuthami, Iti Kunjami and Ganga Karatapi and all of

them are members of the Padia Dalam armed cadre of the banned CPI

Maoist, and were involved in many incidents of violence reported from

Odisha. They decided to surrender, as they were not happy with the goals

of the Maoists and the way of functioning, such as exploitation and torture

of tribal people in Maoist camps and relentless attack by police.

RYOTS SELLING VEGETABLES TO RETAILERS FACE

ACTION

Notices should be issued to farmers selling vegetables to retailers at rytu

bazaars and their licences be cancelled within a week, Joint Collector J.

Nivas told officials at the Price Control Committee meeting here on Friday.

He also directed food inspectors to identify traders using chemicals for

ripening and take action. Mr. Nivas said more shops would be constructed

at the Sitammadhara Rytu Bazaar. DSO Santa Kumari was among others

who participated.

SRINIVASA RAO SELECTED FOR IPM

R. Srinivasa Rao, Deputy Superintendent of Police of District Training

Centre, has been selected for the Indian Police Medal 2015. The award

will be presented to him at the Republic Day celebrations in January 2016.

A Sub Inspector of the 1991 batch, he had received the Police Seva

Padhakam for 2010. He had so far received 250 rewards, nine

commendation letters from the DGP Additional DGP, and 13 merit

certificates from District Collectors. He emerged victorious at the All India

Police Shuttle Badminton tournament 2014 and bagged gold medals thrice

at the AP Police Pistol Firing events. Mr. Srinivasa Rao was felicitated by


Superintendent of Police Koya Praveen at a programme on Friday.

Additional SP administration A.J. Rajkumar, Additional SP (Crimes) A.

Babuji, ASP (Paderu) B. Satya Yesu Babu, ASP (Narsipatnam) R.

Raghavendra, and DSP (Chintapalli) A. Purushottam were present.

HARIBABU SPELLS OUT THRUST AREAS FOR LAD FUNDS

Inaugurating the DCIs portacabin toilets at Gopalapatnam ZP Schools for

Boys and Girls, MP K. Haribabu has spelt out his plans for spending his

local area development funds with thrust on health, education, drinking

water, and skill development. On Friday, two toilet blocks of 10 and 14

units were inaugurated at the two schools at a total cost of Rs.15 lakh under

the CSR initiative of the DCI. Improving amenities would benefit one lakh

students, Mr. Haribabu said, adding during the first year of his term he had

allocated Rs.33 lakh for providing toilets in schools as most of the money

came from government funds and under CSR. In the second year, he would

focus on providing furniture in government high schools. After contributions

from social service organisations and under CSR, the gap would be met

from LAD funds. The estimated cost is Rs.4 crore. The priority in the third

year would be on improving the quality of teaching by giving training to

teachers and providing mobile and computer labs. On the health front, he

would ensure that all areas would get ambulance coverage. For drinking

water in S. Kota and Bhimili constituencies not covered by the GVMC, he

had allotted 220 bore-wells, Mr. Haribabu said. DCI CMD Rajesh Tripathi

said that during the previous year 100 toilet units were provided under the

CSR and during the current year 102. They would be completed by

August. Mr. Haribabu later inaugurated an ambulance he had sanctioned

under the MPLAD at Kottapalem. Visakhapatnam West MLA P.G.V.R.

Naidu (Ganababu) He wanted the DCI to provide labour room equipment

and X-Ray plant for the hospital at Gopalapatnam. DEO M.V. Krishna

Reddy said more than 3,000 toilets in schools would be completed by the

month-end.


STONE LAID FOR RINL, POWERGRID JOINT VENTURE

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited RINL took a step towards forward

diversification with the laying of the foundation stone for its joint

venture with PowerGrid Corporation to manufacture Transmission

Line Towers. RINL CMD P. Madhusudhan, along with CMD of

Powergrid R.N. Nayak laid the stone for the Rs.330-crore TLT

Project on the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant campus here on Friday.

The project envisages production of 1.20 lakh tonnes of

Transmission Line Tower products per annum. In the highly

competitive business scenario, such synergetic initiatives would

help both the companies, Mr. Madhusudhan said, and evinced

confidence that the JV would grow to great heights and play a vital

role in TLT sector. This was the first manufacturing unit of the

Powergrid Corporation, Mr. Nayak pointed out, and hoped that

production would begin within a year to enable both the partners to

realize the benefits at the earliest. The RINL-PowerGrid TLT

Private Ltd Company is 50:50 JV by RINL and Powergrid. It has

facilities such as TLT Fabrications unit and TLT Galvanizing unit to

produce 1,20,000 tons per annum of TLTs. The inputs like angles

would be supplied by the RINL. RINL Directors P.C. Mohapatra

(Projects), G.B.S. Prasad (Personnel), D.N. Rao (Operations),

Chief Vigilance Officer B. Siddhartha Kumar, and PowerGrid

Directors I.S. Jha (Projects), R.P. Sasmal (Operations), and

Director (Marketing) of Mecon Deepak Dutta were present. Earlier,

GM (Projects & Technology) and CEO of the joint venture Wilson

David and DGM (Projects-TLT) P.K. Rath, senior officers of RINL,

Mecon, Dastur & Co, representatives of Steel Executives

Association, union leaders, SC&ST association members, and a

large number of employees attended. The Rs.330-crore project is

aimed at manufacturing Transmission Line Towers


CAPACITY BUILDING OF WORKERS ON SAFETY NEED OF

THE HOUR

All accidents at the workplace, big or small, are due to someone

not following safety guidelines. Capacity building of workers on

safety will not only reduce incidents but also improve the

performance of the organisation. Strict adherence to safety

guidelines is the cornerstone to achieving the triple bottom line of

People, Profits, and Planet, experts said at a one day seminar on

Safety for Sustainable Development organised by CII Vizag chapter

here on Friday. “However minor an incident is, it takes time for the

workers to regain confidence and bring back normalcy in

production. Workers have a right to a workplace free of potential

hazards and they have to be provided personal protective gear,”

Chairman of CII Vizag chapter Neeraj Sarda said. He urged Joint

Chief Inspector of Factories D. Chandrasekhara Varma, who

attended as chief guest, to take a proactive role in dissemination of

safety guidelines. He suggested that the Factories Department

played a major role in training of contractors and contract workers

on safety issues. Industries and establishments should focus on

safety, right from the design level. There was a need for change in

the attitude toward safety, Mr. Varma said. “The law is clear that

there can be no mishaps at the workplace. The factory inspector

only enforces the law,” he added. The community expects zero

impact on their lives from industrial units in their vicinity. The

international accreditation for safety standards is changing and ISO

45001 would come into effect from October 2016. These

standards would help improve all the existing standards, he said. A

number of other experts and practitioners of safety in workplace

participated in the workshop. Predictive maintenance With

increasing deployment of technology in operations, the trend is


towards smaller number of skilled teams managing larger factories

and establishments. “In this scenario, failure of any equipment could

result in disruption in operations,” Gopi Bulusu of Sankhya Techologies,

said speaking from the perspective of Industrial Internet.

DUPED YOUTH COMPLAINS AGAINST JOB CONSULTANCY

FIRM

It collected Rs. 4.5 lakh promising a job in VIMS Santosh from Isukathothaapproached the Fourth Town Police Station on Friday alleging that he was

duped by a local job consultancy firm after promising him the job of a clerkat Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences VIMS. As per the complaint,Raman Bhalla alias Ramana Bhalla, a resident of Muralinagar, who has hisoffice at Dwarakanagar, had promised Santosh the job in VIMS andcollected Rs. 4.5 lakh for the purpose. It is learnt that five youths hadapproached the City Task Force CTF a few days ago with a similarcomplaint. The police suspect that the accused might have duped 40 youths,including those from districts such as Srikakulam and Vizianagaram. SHO ofDwarakanagar Police Station P.V. Narasimha Rao said that Raman had beenrunning the show since 2013. Apart from VIMS, the accused had beenpromising jobs in various other companies too, including PSUs, he said.Speaking to The Hindu , Santosh said that he had paid the money to Ramanin three instalments and was even interviewed by a man claiming to beDirector of VIMS at a private hospital. “I paid the money in December2014. I was sent for training in first-aid to a private institute by Raman. Butthereafter, whenever I approached him seeking the job, he kept avoiding me.Now, he has gone missing,” he said. Another victim from Srikakulam saidthat Raman boasted of his closeness with the person claiming to be VIMSDirector. “We believed him and paid the money, hoping to get a job in

VIMS,” he said. The police booked a case and are investigating. Apart from

VIMS, the accused promised jobs in various companies, including PSUs

P.V.

Narasimha Rao SHO of Dwarakanagar Police Station


A LOT TO LEARN FROM TANGUTURI, SAYS AYYANNA There

is a lot to learn from the life of Tanguturi Prakasam, who lived a life of

values and gave up everything to uphold his values, Minister for Panchayat

Raj Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu has said. Prakasam Pantulu was not

willing to compromise on his values for the sake of holding on to a position,

it was difficult to believe that such a principled man would survive in today’s

politics, the Minister said speaking at the official celebrations of the 144th

jayanti of Andhra Kesari here on Sunday. “There are former MLAs who

still travel by RTC bus and work in the farms shoulder to shoulder with

other farm workers, but the general perception is that elected

representatives are corrupt and opportunistic. People’s representatives and

political parties have to make sincere efforts to fight the image.” Children

should take inspiration from the life of Andhra Kesari and work hard to

bring back value-based politics, he said in a candid speech that struck a

cord with the audience. ‘Prakasam Pantulu, who was born in a family with

limited means, struggled to make a name for himself and earned wealth

through his hard work. However, he spent all his earnings for welfare of

society and to fund the freedom struggle and died in penury. During his final

days he did not have enough to buy groceries for his home,’ Durgabai

Deshmukh had noted during one of her talks, according to MLC M.V.V.S.

Murti. He urged everyone to emulate the life of the great freedom fighter.

Children should take inspiration from the life of Andhra Kesari and work

hard to bring back value-based politics Ch. Ayyanna Patrudu Minister for

Panchayat Raj

MP MAKES PROPOSAL

Planetarium sought atop Kailasagiri Hill Rajya Sabha Member T.

Subbarami Reddy has sought the establishment of a planetarium atop the

picturesque Kailasagiri Hill, which is already a major tourist attraction with

parks and a museum. In a letter to the Union Minister for Science and

Technology, Mr. Reddy wanted a survey team from the Department of

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Science and Technology can visit the city and visit various locations and

prepare estimates for the planetarium project.

SCATTERED RAIN LIKELY

The trough of low pressure on surface level running from Odisha to South

Tamil Nadu, across Coastal AP persists. An upper air cyclonic circulation lies

over west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal between 5.8 and

7.6 km above the Mean Sea Level. Under its influence, a low pressure area

is likely to develop over north Bay of Bengal during the next two to three

days, according to the IMD website. Moderate to rather heavy rain or

thunder showers would occur at a few places over Coastal AP and

Rayalaseema during the next four days. Rainfall The chief amounts of rainfall

(recorded in cm) during the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday are:

Nagari (Chittoor) 6, Jammalamadugu, Proddutur (both Kadapa district) 5

each, Chapad (Kadapa) 4, Madakasira, Bathalapalle, Ramagiri and

Kambadur (Anantapur district) and Avanigada (Krishna) 3 each.

TRANSITION OF PSK JURISDICTION POLITICS PLAY

SPOILSPORT

Vested interests are said to be creating hurdles in the smooth transition of the

jurisdiction of the Tirupati PSK and the remaining districts in the State even

after the initial apprehensions that having the RPO in Visakhapatnam would

make it difficult for passport seekers from Tirupati and Nellore to travel all

the way to Visakhapatnam were allayed. It is wrong thinking on the part of

those insisting that the RPO should be in Vijayawada. They should

understand that they need not come to Vizag for their passport but apply

through the nearest PSK, Visakhapatnam MP Kambhampati Haribabu had

said in the past. He finds it amusing that they do not seem to have any

objection travelling all the way to Telangana Hyderabad but do not want to

travel to Vizag. The passport authorities had clarified in the past that less than

5 per cent of the total applicants might be required to visit the RPO in

Visakhapatnam in case of complications. They had even offered to make


alternative arrangements for those applicants. The Vijayawada PSK and the

districts of Guntur and Krishna apart from Yanam (Union Territory of

Puducherry) were brought under the purview of RPO, Visakhapatnam, from

May this year. Passport applicants from Guntur, Krishna and Yanam may

choose either the Passport Seva Kendras (PSK s) at Vijayawada or

Visakahaptnam under the Passport Office, Visakhapatnam, while registering

on the passport portal for passport services. Though the Ministry of External

Affairs had agreed to bring entire Andhra Pradesh under the Visakhapatnam

RPO, post-bifurcation of the State, it was opposed by local politicians. The

four districts of Rayalaseema as also Prakasam and Nellore districts are

continuing under the Hyderabad RPO on the plea of proximity. The people

of Prakasam district have been demanding that they be brought under the

purview of the Visakhapatnam RPO as the Vijayawada PSK is closer to

them. They are now compelled to either go to the Tirupathi PSK or to the

Hyderabad PSK, both of which are far away, for submission of their

application. “I have received mails and SMS from the people of Prakasam

saying it was unfair to ask them to go all the way to the PSKs either at

Tirupathi or Hyderabad, when the Vijayawada PSK is closer to them. I am

trying to take it to the notice of the government and get it resolved,”

Passport Officer Choudhary said.

OFFICIALS TOLD TO UTILISE MNREGS FUNDS TO

IMPROVE AMENITIES

The Centre has allowed taking up creation of community assets like

underground drainage, CC roads in villages under the Mahatma Gandhi

National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme MNREGS. With this

provision the gram panchayat need not depend exclusively on its revenues

for taking up development works. The Centre has allocated Rs. 6,000 crore

to the State under the MNREGS and is considering allocating another Rs

1,000 crore to the State. The Centre also releases up to 40 per cent of the

amount paid as wages as material component. In the last year

Visakhapatnam district has paid on an average Rs. 134 as daily wages


resulting in a loss of at least Rs. 40 towards material component. The MDOs

should group the job card holders into different categories to ensure higher

productivity and higher wages, Commissioner of Panchayat Raj and Rural

Development B. Ramanjaneyulu told officials at a review meeting here.

Grouping The job card holders up to 50 years of age could be in one group

and those between 50 and 65 in another group, similarly pregnant women,

elderly, infirm and physically challenged could be formed into separate

groups. This would also inspire others in the group to work well. He urged

the officials to ensure that all those seeking work were given wage labour

under the MNREGS. He suggested that the youth be motivated to take up

tasks that interest them and also ask those who are not willing to take up

wage employment to do shramdaan. Visakhapatnam District Collector N.

Yuvaraj asked the officials to work out a plan in consultation with the

villagers for more works to be taken up under the MNREGS. The officials

should ensure that the wages were paid within three days, he added.

DWMA Project Director Sriramulu Naidu, Additional Commissioner PR &

RD M Sudhakar Rao, Joint Collector-2 D.V. Reddy, DRDA PD Satyasai

Srinivas, DPI Venkateswara Rao and others were present. Panchayat Raj

and Rural Development Commissioner B. Ramanjaneyulu holds review

meeting with officials

CELEBRATIONS BEGIN EARLY FOR MALAYALIS

Usher in Onam a week in advance with Thiruvathirakali and Pulikali An

elaborate pookkalam , floral rangoli with a combination of thumbapoo and

petals of fresh flowers, was designed intricately on the floor. While men

dressed in their best formed a beeline, some carrying an umbrella, women in

settu mundu (traditional attire) showered flower petals all along the path as

the legendary king ‘Mahabali’ walked on to the stage amidst the rhythmic

beats of Chenda Melam . It was a visual treat for those who assembled at

CSR Function Hall to witness the impressive mythological scenes unique to

Onam, celebrated on Thiruvonam . What followed for the next couple of

hours was a host of cultural performances, bringing the essence of God’s


Own Country to the fore in classical and folk art forms. Presented by

Kairali Arts Club, hundreds of Malayalis came together to usher in Onam

much ahead. “This year, Onam is observed on August 28. Since most of us

will be busy with the celebrations at home, as an association, we wanted to

celebrate the festival a week in advance. It is an honour for me to be part of

the entertaining scene as this is the sixth consecutive year that I am donning

the role of ‘Mahabali’,” explains C. Karthikeyan, who has been living in the

port city for the last six years. Those who performed Thiruvathirakali

(traditional dance form performed by women) and Pulikali (tiger dance

presented by men) say that it is something that binds them together every

year. “ Thiruvathirakali and Pulikali play an important role to welcome the

king who descends on earth from patala . While women and children form

teams to practice the traditional dance and folk art, men get busy with their

favourite art form Pulikali ,” says Shajitha. For Keralites, Onam

celebrations continue for 10 days from Atham to Thiruvonam stars. Men

and women join hands to help the cooks dish out traditional delicacies

served in Onam Sadhya . “A lot of coconuts get into the preparations. We

do help in cutting coconuts into pieces and extracting milk as it is a time

consuming process,” says K. Smitha. Members of the community usher in

Onam a week in advance with Thiruvathirakali and Pulikali

TWO FROM CITY SELECTED FOR MESA AWARDS

Two of the four Mineral Engineering Science Association awards for 2015

have been bagged by persons from the city. The MESA has announced the

awards with one from academics and three from industry, according to

MESA secretary K. Kanna Babu. Interestingly, all the four award-winners

are Telugus. Srikanth Reddi, presently working for Rampura Agucha Mine

of Hindustan Zinc Limited, has been selected for the AC Datta Mineral

Engineering Science Award. Venugopal Tammishetti, presently working for

Tata Research Development and Design Centre of Tata Consultancy

Services in Pune, has been selected for the BN Chatterjee Mineral


Engineering Science Award. Senior assistant professor in the Chemical

Engineering Department of Andhra University College of Engineering Ch.

A.I. Raju has been selected for the Prof. C. Mahadevan Mineral

Engineering Science Award. Satya Prasad K. Srinivasa, presently working

for ESSAR Steel in Visakhapatnam, has been chosen for the Prof.

Chelikaani Chiranjeevi Mineral Engineering Science Award. While the first

two awards will be presented during the Engineers Day on September 15 at

the Institution of Engineers (I) in Udaipur, the other two awards will be

presented during the Prof. C. Chiranjeevi Endowment Lecture at Andhra

University on September 10. Principal of Andhra University College of

Engineering (Autonomous) Ch.V. Ramachandra Murthy, along with other

faculty members of Chemical Engineering Department and members of

MESA DMR — Sekhar and A.J. Rao, and Mr. Kanna Babu congratulated

Dr. Raju on his being selected for the award. Dr. Raju did research in the

field of Mineral Engineering on the topics ‘Grinding in Ball mill’, ‘Grinding

circuits’, ‘Manufacture of Fuel Briquettes’ using household, agricultural, and

municipal solid waste.

CIVILS PRELIMS ASPIRANTS FIND PAPER II TOUGH

Coming out of the preliminary examination for Civil Services on Sunday,

the aspirants exhibited a mixed mood. In general, the feeling was that

PaperI, comprising questions from a myriad subjects such as history, polity,

economics, science and technology, international relations, geography,

ecology and environment, biology, arts, and culture, was not that hard, but

the question setters had made the Paper II, comprising English and

arithmetic, a tough proposition. Time was a problem while writing Paper –I.

In general, we have 185 questions for 200 marks, but this time we had 200

questions and the focus was on economics, environment, and politics, said

an aspirant. In Andhra Pradesh, three cities, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada,

and Tirupati, were selected for hosting the examination. Visakhapatnam,

which caters to students mainly from the three coastal districts of


Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam, and parts of Odisha, had 18

centres. It is learnt that the attendance was between 60 and 70 per cent.

According to Mr. N. Sreenivasa Rao of Vinex Academy, though Paper-I

was within the grasp of a well-prepared student, the UPSC had balanced

the equation by making Paper-II tough. “The focus was on English

comprehension. Normally, we get about six to eight comprehension

passages, but this time there were 11. Due to this, many of the students were

not able to complete the paper on time,” he said. A student has to get at

least 33.33 per cent in Paper II, which is the qualifying paper. Subject to

getting 33.33 per cent, Paper –I will be evaluated. The result is expected to

be out in the second week of October and the Main examination is

scheduled for December. In the city centres, out of 12,133 candidates who

registered for the examination, 4,950 candidates appeared and 7,183 were

absent. District Collector N. Yuvaraj and Special Observer and

Commissioner of Fisheries Ramsankar Naik visited the exam centre at Dr.

Lankapalli Bullayya College. Another observer, Srinivas Srinaresh, also

visited some centres in the city.

NOW, TRIBAL CHILDREN CAN LEARN IN THEIR OWN

DIALECT

Tribal Welfare and Social Welfare Minister Ravela Kishore Babu on Sunday

released multilingual tribal dialect primary education material as part of the

drive to facilitate easy learning among tribal children. The education material

has been prepared in Adivasi Odiya, Kui, and Konda Bharathi. In his

address, Mr. Kishore Babu said the educational material in local dialect

would help more children in the Agency areas continue their education. He

said the government was extending several benefits to the tribal children to

pursue higher education. The material was released at a function organised

at Araku Valley by Nature, a local NGO, in association with the supporting

agency, New Education Group Foundation for Innovations and Research in

Education (NEG-FIRE), which developed the material. The Minister lauded

Nature and NEG-FIRE and their partners for their role in promoting


innovations in tribal education. Telugu Desam Party women’s wing State

president Sobha Hymavathi, former MLA of Araku Silveri Soma, Nature’s

secretary Ganta Hymavathi, project coordinators — Gouri Shankar Naik,

Killo Ramachandoor, and Madala Ramarao, local community leaders,

representatives of panchayat raj institutions participated Sarva Sikha

Abhiyan, DIET, women and child resource persons were involved in the

exercise. The material was compiled under the guidance of founder-director

of Nature and Member of State Commission for Protection of Child Rights

S. Balaraju. Nature is implementing the multilingual education programme in

50 schools in the areas bordering Odisha in Dumbriguda mandal, in 10

model primary schools, and 10 anganwadi centres for replication in other

tribal areas for the benefit of Adivasi Odiya, Kui, Konda Dora-speaking

children. Multilingual primary education material prepared in Adivasi Odiya,

Kui, and Konda Bharathi released

GADKARI RULES OUT RELOCATION OF FISHING HARBOUR

Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari

has ruled out the relocation of existing fishing harbour in the city.

Visakhapatnam Port, which is on an expansion mode, has been

contemplating shifting the fishing harbour to Mulakedu near Bhimili so as to

utilise the space to be available in lieu of relocation for stacking and other

purposes. The Navy has also been raising objections over continuation of

the fishing harbour near the port particularly after Mumbai terror attacks. In

response to a representation by AP Deep Sea Fishing Technocrats

Association president Capt. N. Venkateswarulu, Mr. Gadkari said he had

the matter examined. “Visakhapatnam Port Trust has no proposal at present

to shift the existing fishing harbour,” he stated in reply to a letter sent by local

MP and State BJP president K. Haribabu. Capt. Venkateswarulu in his

representation sought a clarification on the plan of the port to shift the

fishermen and expressed fears over encroachment of the fishing harbour

area – now under the custody of the port. The proposal to shift is being


opposed by the Association of Indian Fishing Industry, AP Mechanised

Boat Operators’ Welfare Association and Dolphin Boat Operators’ Welfare

Association. Mr. Gadkari, however, pointed out that whenever such a

proposal (shifting) was considered all the facilities would be created as per

the requirement of fishermen and norms for fishing harbours, including

facilities for drying of fish. The port would not allow anybody to encroach

part of the fishing harbour area and the fears expressed in the petition were

unfounded, the Minister said.

HAWKERS SEEK PLACE IN SMART CITY

Hawkers on Monday made a plea to VUDA to safeguard their interests in

making plans for the development of the city as a smart city by the Central

and State governments. In a representation to VUDA Vice Chairman T.

Baburao Naidu, they said over 500 hawkers were selling eatables to

tourists and making a living all along the beach from Coastal Battery to

Rushikonda for nearly three decades. They have been issued identity cards

by Zone I, II, and III of the GVMC.

IICT READY TO HELP PHARMA INDUSTRY

Institutions like universities are engaged in fundamental research but are not

into manufacturing products and the CSIRs Indian Institute of Chemical

Technology, based at Hyderabad, would fill this gap to help the small and

medium industries and the young entrepreneurs by providing them the R and

D which they cannot have on a large scale. As far as Andhra Pradesh is

concerned, this is the right time to extend help to the State. Pharma industry

has over expanded in Hyderabad and they want to come to Visakhapatnam

which already has some industries. The Government is also proactive and

start up companies are coming up, IICT Director S. Chandrasekhar said

while talking to The Hindu after addressing a business summit organised at

Andhra University on Monday. “By using Andhra University as a base we

can help the industry in making a product. This is in tune with Prime


Minister’s slogan of make in India,” Dr. Chandrasekhar said. He is confident

that in health care products the industry could come out with a competitive

price and more than that self-sufficiency could be achieved, since the

products are now being imported from China. “We want to provide

affordable health care to the Indian population,” he said. Big success The

IICS Director termed the business summit here as a big success.

Representatives from some of the biggest companies to small units have

attended and the discussions were fruitful, he said. The participants wanted

finished school graduates made ready since it was taking two years for them

to train a fresh graduate and also felt the need to have an institute of organic

chemistry here. The IICT would be very much willing to help them on these

aspects, Dr. Chandrasekhar said. If a building was provided, funds could be

sought from the DST or DBT for instruments which are costly and may not

be affordable for a university or a small or medium industry. Regarding

controlling pollution, Dr. Chandrasekhar said the IICT was following the 12

green chemistry principles and causing minimal impact on environment in its

research activity.

AT 81, HE GETS DOCTORATE IN PHILOSOPHY

Exhibiting an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, an 81 year old Nookala

Suryanarayana Dhanam qualified for his doctorate in Philosophy from

Andhra University. Andhra University Vice Chancellor G.S.N. Raju handed

over the degree certificate to Mr. Suryanarayana in his chambers here on

Monday. Mr. Suryanarayana, after graduating from AU in 1954, took up a

job as a lower division clerk in the State Government to meet family financial

commitments. Through grit and determination he utilised all opportunities

that came his way to become an executive director and joint managing

director in a petroleum refining, petrochemical and chemical industry. He

worked in India and overseas in Philippines, South Korea, Kuwait, Bahrain

and Oman. After retirement he returned to the university to do his MA in


Philosophy in 2009 at the age of 77 and he joined the Philosophy

Department as a research scholar in 2012 and completed his PhD in

Philosophy in 2015. He was awarded PhD for his thesis

‘Hermeneutics of Human Values’ under the guidance of professor K

R Rajani.

LEARN FROM MARKET CRASH, DROP RINL

DISINVESTMENT PLAN UNIONS

With the worst ever share market crash since 2008 sending

shockwaves among investors on Monday, the union leaders of

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited RINL appealed to the BJP led NDA

Government to drop for good the plan to disinvest 10 per cent of

the city headquartered public sector company. RINL union leaders,

reacting to 1,624 point fall in Sensex, the fourth largest in history,

and Nifty by 900 points, termed share trading as nothing but

gambling. “Learning lessons from the highly volatile share market,

the decision for raising funds for RINL, the corporate entity of

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, should be dropped,” Steel Plant

Employees’ Union (CITU) deputy general secretary J. Simhachalam

told The Hindu on Monday. He said investments worth Rs.4 lakh

crore by small and middle class investors was lost in Monday’s

share market meltdown linked to withdrawal of investments by

foreign investors, falling price of yen, and slump in manufacturing

in China. The Centre had already taken a decision to offload 10 per

cent of its equity, amounting to Rs.489 crore. The RINL

management had appointed merchant bankers to manage the IPO.

The date had to be finalised by the Centre. Market regulator SEBI

approval for red herring prospectus has already been obtained.

Visakha Steel Employees’ Congress general secretary Mantri

Rajasekhar said since majority of the employees were against

disinvestment, the government should not go ahead with it. All the


unions of the VSP had observed two-day shutdown a couple of

years ago against the proposed disinvestment.

TRADE UNIONS DECRY DILUTION OF LABOUR LAWS

Ahead of the general strike called by Central trade unions on September

2, a bus jatha, drumming up support for the all India stir, from Hindupur

arrived here on Monday. At an all trade union public meeting organised at

the Gandhi statue at GVMC, leaders assailed the governments for diluting

labour laws. CITU State general secretary M.A. Gafoor hit out at the

governments, accusing them of pursuing anti labour and anti people

policies. During elections, many promises were made to the working

class, but now unions were under attack and labour laws being diluted, he

said. The red carpet welcome to investors was at the cost of the public

sector, Mr. Gafoor said. AITUC honorary president and MLC

Chandrasekhar said the attempt to reduce 44 labour laws to five codes,

restrictions against unions and the right to strike work would be stiffly

resisted. CITU State vice-president Ch. Narsinga Rao said the

government was gifting away precious land and changing labour laws to

favour industry. It failed to control rising prices. CITU city general

secretary Jaggu Naidu and AITUC district general secretary Masen,

leaders of various trade unions, including HMS and IFTU, participated.

ONLINE NOD SOON FOR BUILDING PLAN Among the

municipal corporations selected for implementation of a pilot project for

online building plan approvals, GVMC will soon have the system in place.

Being the biggest municipal corporation in the State after bifurcation, its

choice for the pilot project is quite obvious. By virtue of its existing

position and infrastructure, it is better equipped for the project, it is said.

The State government has been working on introducing online building

plan approvals in all municipalities in six months and, as a forerunner,

taken up the pilot project. A total of 16 corporations and municipalities


have been selected for the pilot. “In the pilot project, the agency selected for

the work will study the zone system, officials in the hierarchy that will move

the files, and finally approve it before they come out with the software

required,” say sources. The software will also incorporate provisions of G.O.

625, based on which approvals are given. Once the pilot project gets ready

with the software, it will be implemented in the GVMC. The work orders

relating to the preparation of the software have already been given, paving

the way to take up the process, it is learnt. It is expected to be completed in

the next few months and implemented in the GVMC, apparently ahead of

the other municipalities. There has been a demand for a long time from

builders, bodies like the CREDAI, and individuals as well for introducing

online plan approvals to cut down delay. On an average, the GVMC

approves 5,000 plans every year, netting a revenue of Rs.100 core. The

GVMC may also provide a facility to scan and upload plan approval

documents for the benefit of those not well-versed with the online process,

sources say. GVMC among 16 corporations and municipalities selected for

pilot project

STRIKES GOLD AT 92

Sriramulu of city makes a mark at World Masters Athletic Championships

Winning medals in international sports events at 92 is no mean feat. The

challenge is to be able to complete the event without disqualification.

Commander Retd Vallabhajosyula Sriramulu returned home in the city from

France after winning gold in the 10km speed walk for 90 to 94 year

category at the World Masters Athletic Championships 2015 held in Lyon

from August 4 to 16. “I participated in 5-km, 10-km and 20-km speed walk

and could complete the 10-km walk and get the gold. While 20-km walk is

my favourite I could not complete since I was disqualified from both 5-km

and 20-km events,” Commander Sriramulu told The Hindu on Monday.

While walking in the athletic events, the contestant has to stick to some

guidelines like both the feet should not be in the air together at any point of


time, the walker has to ground the heel and every time the knee should lock,

otherwise it is considered a run. Owing to this technicality, Cdr Sriramulu

was disqualified in two events and his competitor from Germany was

disqualified in the 10-km event. “My chest swelled with pride to see the

National Tricolour being hoisted at the medal award ceremony after the

event, but it was disappointing to see a nondescript volunteer presenting the

medal,” he recalled. There is no sponsorship for the senior events and the

participant has to pay for everything. The event had 8,059 representatives

from 98 countries, including 2,505 women. Interestingly there were three

men competing in pole vault event in 95-99 year category. Very conscious of

his fitness, the 92-year-old does weight training at home and is a regular

walker. Cdr Sriramulu, who retired from Indian Navy in 1975, worked from

some time in Dredging Corporation of India. Noting his approach to walking,

the then district veteran sports association secretary, Tripura Sundara Rao,

encouraged him to participate in the senior sports events, he recalled. He has

been participating in veteran and now masters level athletic meets and

winning awards. Sriramulu of city makes a mark at World Masters Athletic

Championships

LOW PRESSURE AREA TO BRING MORE RAIN

Heavy rain lashed various parts of the city on Monday evening. Traffic was

disrupted for a short while on the roads and motorists had a tough time. The

Roof Top Solar Solutions exhibition, being organised jointly by the Eastern

Power Distribution Company Limited EPDCL and NREDCAP, at

Viswapriya Function Hall had to be shifted into the main hall as the stalls

were flooded with rain. Meanwhile, the trough of low on surface level running

from Odisha to South Tamil Nadu, across Coastal AP, persists. An upper air

cyclonic circulation over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal

now extends between 4.5 and 7.6 km above the sea level. Under its

influence, a low pressure area would form over north Bay of Bengal during

the next 48 hours, according to the IMD website. Moderate to rather heavy


rain would occur at a few places over coastal AP and Rayalaseema during

the next four days.

SIGNATURE TOWER TO BE BUILT IN TWO PHASES

The Signature Tower proposed on the sea facing Rushikonda hills in the

Madhurawada IT Special Economic Zone in Visakhapatnam will be

developed in two phases to make it a Global IT Hub if the efforts being

made by the government fructify. For construction of the tower as part of

the first phase, an investment of Rs.290 crore is envisaged in the Public

Private Partnership mode. Private investor or consortium will take up the

project under Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer basis. American

property firm Jones Long LaSalle LSS has already made several visits to

Visakhapatnam after its appointment as a project consultant. It will help the

APIIC in selecting the development partner. “The pre-bid conference on the

project, which is aimed at enhancing the brand image of Andhra Pradesh,

will be held on September 9 at Hyderabad,” APIIC Chief General Manager

(Projects) Ch.S.S. Prasad told The Hindu . Of the 17.98 acres earmarked

for the project, eight acres will be allotted for the first phase. The developer

will develop 9,05,292 sq. ft. of the built-up area with a provision for parking

of 1,350 cars. The super-structure will also have support facilities for IT and

ITES units such as hospitality, retail, and recreation. APIIC officials said that

they were expecting a good response to the Request for Proposal (RFP)

notification, which was issued on August 17. Chief Minister N.

Chandrababu Naidu, during an investors’ meet here last year, had declared

that the Signature Tower would have better architectural design than the

Cyber Towers of Hyderabad to make Visakhapatnam the IT Capital of A.P.

by attracting national and international investors.

ROOFTOP SOLAR SOLUTION IS THE FUTURE

A space measuring about 25 sft on the rooftop is sufficient to install two 125

watts solar panels, which can light up at least two lights and run two fans for

a minimum of four hours. Installation would cost about Rs. 38,000, but it


can reduce the electricity bill by about Rs. 200 on a monthly basis. And,

more importantly, solar is green energy and it reduces the carbon dioxide

emission into the atmosphere. These apart, the life of each solar solution, be

it domestic or agriculture, is about 20 to 25 years. Rooftop solar solution is

the future. It will not only reduce the load on the central grid but also lessen

the financial burden on domestic consumers. This was the theme at the

three-day solar expo organised here by the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power

distribution Corporation Limited in association with NREDCAP. Both the

Central and State governments have laid huge emphasis on rooftop solar

solution, and the country’s target is to generate 40,000 MW by 2022. “For

Andhra Pradesh, the target is 2,000 MW, of which the share of the

APEPDCL is 750 MW and that of APSPDCL 1,300 MW,” CMD of

APEPDCL R. Mutyala Raju told The Hindu . The exhibition was organised

to create awareness among people and the response appeared to be

rewarding. In the last few years, the APEPDCL had given 28 connections,

resulting in the generation of 413 KW across the five coastal districts.

Whereas, in the last three days, the discom has received about 120

applications, with the generation capacity being about 574 KW. “Our target

for this year is 3.5 MW for the five districts, for Visakhapatnam alone it is 1

MW. In the exhibition, we have already achieved 0.5 MW,” said Chief

General Manager (Commercial) of APEDPCL B. Ramesh Prasad. To keep

the campaign going, the Discom plans to hold the exhibition in all the five

districts and approach government hospitals and offices for rooftop solar

solutions. Agri solution The APEPDCL has installed solar solution to 600

farmers across the five coastal districts. Of them, 500 are 5 hp motors and

100 are 3 hp motors. It has set a target of 2,000 agri pumps this year. For 3

hp pumps, a 3 KW solar plant has to be installed and the space required for

setting it up is about 300 sft. The total consumption for 3 hp pump, if it runs

for seven hours per day, is about 460 units a month. By installing a solar-run

pump-set, a farmer can save about Rs. 4,000 per month. The total cost of

installation will be about Rs. 3 lakh, which can be recovered in about five

years, says the APEPDCL CMD.


MEET HELD ON FILING OF IT RETURNS

An awareness meet on how to file income tax returns online and through

mobile app evoked good response from the employees of Visakhapatnam

Steel Plant on Tuesday. The programme was organised under the guidance

of Income Tax Joint Commissioner B. Babu Rao and Assistant

Commissioner Sowmya Pandey Jain. While addressing the employees at

ED works building, Mr. Babu Rao explained the need for compliance of

filing of returns on or before the due date and its benefits. Ms. Jain

explained in detail applicability of different forms of income returns to

various classes of assessees and modes of filing of returns such as manual

returns, e-filing through Income-Tax Department website and using mobile

app ‘My IT Return.’ She also made a PowerPoint presentation on e-filing of

income-tax returns. Similar programmes were also conducted by supporting

staff of the department at SMS-1, WRM, Blast Furnace and Coke Ovens.

They also clarified the doubts/queries of employees on filing of returns,

refund claims and Aadhar linking.

STEPS SUGGESTED TO FURTHER BOOST ROOF TOP SOLAR

ENERGY

House owners will adopt roof top solar power generation in a big way when

they are extended depreciation benefits, director general of the Institute of

Solid Waste Research and Ecological Balance INSWAREB N.

Bhanumatidas and its director N. Kalidas have suggested. While

appreciating the initiatives being taken by the government and

Visakhapatnam MP Kambhampati Haribabu to promote solar energy, they

sent a technical note to Piyush Goyal, Minister of State independent charge

for New and Renewable Energy, and Upendra Tripathi, Secretary in the

Ministry, to further boost roof top solar energy. The INSWAREB has

installed a 4.8-kw solar system recently (due for synchronisation with grid).

“We have identified certain loopholes in the system, if plugged, would trigger

immense enthusiasm for participation among the public,” Mr. Kalidas has


said. The first and foremost is depreciation, which is limited to tax-payers

with business and professional income. Depreciation is a tool as per Income

Tax Act to encourage investment and industrial activity. “By investing on

solar roof-top panels, individual house owners are becoming deemed

‘manufacturers’ and thus deserve depreciation benefits. So, the government

should extend the benefit of accelerated depreciation to all consumers

including individual house owners, when they have taxable income to

absorb/serve depreciation,” he says. The second aspect is removing the

procedural wrangles in the extension of subsidy to those going for roof-top

solar installation. The subsidy should be credited to the consumer’s account

directly on the lines of gas subsidy. NREDCAP should be directed to

release the subsidy on receipt of installation report/synchronisation report

from the department. Interest rate The third is slashing the interest rate and

granting loan up to 80 per cent of the investment cost. . INSWAREB has

sent a note to the Minister making several suggestions for promotion of roof-

top solar energy

SIMHACHALAM RS TO GET A FACELIFT Simhachalam Railway

Station will be developed into an Adarsh Station model station, according to

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. In a letter to former Union Minister D.

Purandeswari earlier this month, the Railway Minister noted that on her Ms.

Purandeswaris recommendation, Simhachalam was included in the list of

200 Adarsh Stations which he had announced in his budget speech 2015

2016.

STATE LIKELY TO GO AHEAD WITH BAUXITE MINING MoEF

clears Jerrela block in 1,1652 acres In spite of the protests by Girijans living

in the Visakha Agency the government looks determined to go ahead with

exploiting the rich quality bauxite having alumina content of 42 per cent to 56

per cent spread over a vast area of Agency in Visakhapatnam and East

Godavari districts. The latest development is the Union Ministry of

Environment and Forests clearing the Jerrela block, which is estimated to


have 224.60 million tons of ore in an area spread over 1,162 hectares. AP

Mineral Development Corporation, which is made the nodal agency by the

State government to take up bauxite mining received a letter from MoEF

recently. Though a lot of procedure is required to be completed before

APMDC takes up mining on its own or cooperatives of Girijans, this

development indicates there is every possibility of mining taking place

soon. Girijans and environmentalists are seriously opposing the bauxite

mining since more than a decade. The then Congress government led by

late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy went to the extent of entering into MoUs

with Anrak and Jindal SW for supply of bauxite for the major plants

proposed at Makavaripalem and in S. Kota mandal of Vizianagaram

districts. But it later cancelled the MoUs. However, the Telugu Desam,

which strongly opposed the bauxite mining then, is keen to take it up after

it came back to power. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared

during the World Tribals Day here last year that bauxite would be

exploited and during July end. Chief Secretary I.V.R. Krishna Rao after a

meeting with Union Secretary (Mines) Balvinder Kumar asked the

APMDC to take up mining on is own or to for a transparent method of

allotment of mines to private parties. Now came the news of MEoF

clearing Jerrela block.

A DAY AFTER CRASH, INVESTORS CONTINUE TO BE

PANICKY

With the share market crash sending shock waves, panic among the

middle class investors, who constitute almost 60 per cent, continues even

as entrepreneurs and stock brokers exude confidence on firming up of

economy in a week or so. Visakhapatnam, the largest city in Andhra

Pradesh, has about 50,000 investors who put their money in the equity

market. The fallout of global market meltdown as a result of glut situation

in China, subsequent two time devaluation of yen and withdrawal by

foreign institutional investors has hit the investors sentiments. The city has


four NSE members and 70 to 80 sub-brokers. Steel City Securities

Limited (SCSL), which is a member of NSE, BSE, MCX-SX with a pan

India trading turnover of Rs.65,182 crore during 2014-15, terms

Monday’s crash as a temporary setback. SCSL Director (operations)

Satish Kumar Arya told The Hindu that the market would make a smart

recovery as it had already shown signs of recovery. “After one week or so,

we expect the market to stabilise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also

declared that GDP will continue to grow at 7 per cent despite turmoil,” he

stated. Dr. Arya said in the long term, the development would provide best

opportunity to enter lower levels. “Now one could invest in phases,” he

said. The dollar gain would benefit software and pharma units as falling

prices of oil and gold were nothing new for Indian market for the past few

months. “The fundamentals of Indian economy are intact and the meltdown

is not a result of internal developments. Our economy is growing and our

investors’ sentiment is very optimistic,” said Sarda Metals and Alloys

Limited Director Neeraj Sarda. “India is not dependent on exports like

China as we have huge market for domestic consumption. We see an

opportunity for manufacturing sector as current crisis may lead to more

focus on our economy to bounce back,” Steel Exchange India Ltd

Executive Director K.V. Bhaskar said. Wealth management consultants say

there is a need to create awareness on when to buy and sell.

MORE RAIN PREDICTED The trough of low on surface level now

runs from Odisha to South Tamil Nadu along and off Coastal AP. Theupper air cyclonic circulation over west central Bay and adjoiningnorthwest Bay of Bengal now lies over West Central Bay of Bengal andadjoining north coastal AP and South Odisha. It extends between 4.5 and7.6 km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low pressure area islikely to develop during the next one or two days, according to the IMDwebsite. Light to moderate rain or thunder shower is likely at a few placesover coastal AP and Rayalaseema on Wednesday and moderate to ratherheavy rain or thunder shower is likely at a few places over coastal AP and


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Accountant - Salary $3400-3600/

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Prepares balance sheets,

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Responsibilities also include

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organization’s finances to

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Activity Coordinator -Salary $2000-

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Organizes and provides

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Administrative Assistant - Salary

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Performs a variety of

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Schedules appointments,

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and takes dictation.

Composes memos,

transcribes notes, and

researches and creates

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reports, handles multiple

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monitors invoices and

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Aerobic/Fitness Instructor -Salary

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Responsibilities include providing

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Assistant Bar Manager - Salary

$2600- 3000/month.

You will be responsible for

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Assistant Cabin Steward

Stewardess - Salary $1800-2000/

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Cleaning of assigned public

areas and passenger cabins,

passenger laundry requests

as directed by cabin

stewards. No experience

required.

Assistant Casino Manager -


Responsible for daily

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Performs accounting

functions and manages staff.

Reports to Casino Manager.

Assistant Chief Housekeeper -


Responsible for managing

staff and overseeing

operations. Reports to Chief

Housekeeper.

Assistant Cruise Director - Salary

$2600-2800/month.

Oversees and schedules

Cruise Staff and activities

programs for passengers.

Assistant Food and Beverage

Assistant - Salary $2300-2600/

month.

Generally oversees the entire operation

of the food and beverage department.

Responsibilities include, but are not

limited to restaurants, lounges, and

banquet facilities.

Assistant Head Chef - Salary

$4200-4600/month.

Responsible for all of theoperations of the kitchens.Creates and updates menusto maximize profits andminimize loss. Tests anddevelops recipes. Monitorscustomer satisfaction.Maintains inventory ofkitchen supplies and food.Ensures that food andfacilities meet all

governmental regulations.

Assistant Hotel Manager - Salary

$4200-4500/month.

Ensure that the day-to-dayoperations of their variousdepartments meet thestandards set by the Hotelmanager. Responsible forpersonnel, accounting andoffice administration,marketing and sales,purchasing, security,maintenance, and

recreational facilities.

Assistant Laundry Supervisor -



Manages the daily

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department. Assigns and

reviews the work of a

laundry employees engaged

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delivering laundry to various

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Assistant Pastry Chef- Salary

$1400-1600/month.

Reporting directly to the

Head Pastry Chef. The

Pastry Chefs must have a

minimum of three years

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secondary culinary arts

program is preferred.

Assistant Production Manager -


Responsible for ensuring the

production quality of all

shows and public events.

Assistant Salon Manager - Salary

$1600-2400/month.

Oversees staff and

operations of the salon.

Reports to Salon Manager.

Assistant Shop Manager - Salary

$1800-2400/month.

Oversees staff and

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Assistant Shore Excursion

Manager - Salary $2400/3400/

month.

Responsible for organizing

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excursions at various ports.

Bar Manager - Salary $3000-3800/

month.

Responsible for all bar

department activities

including accounting

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Bar Supervisor - Salary $2400-

2800/month.

Assists Bar manager with

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Bar Waiter Waitress - Salary

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Serves beverages to

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Bar Supervisor.

Bartender - Salary $1800-2800/

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Serves beverages in lounges

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Bell Boy - Salary $1400-1800/

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Responsible for room service

requests. No experience

required.

Bell Captain - Salary $1600-2200/

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Schedules and oversees staff

functions. Entry level training

provided.

Busboy - Salary $1200-1400/month.

Responsible for busing tables.

No experience required.

Butcher - Salary $1500-2000/month.

Cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinds

meats, using butcher’s cutlery and

powered equipment, such as electric

grinder and band saw, to portion and

prepare meat in cooking form: Cuts,

trims, and bones carcass sections or

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cleaver, and band saw, to reduce to

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Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for

individual servings. Tends electric

grinder to grind meat. Shapes and ties

roasts. May estimate requirements and

requisition or order meat supply. May

receive, inspect, and store meat upon

delivery. May record quantity of meat

received and issued to cooks.

Cabin Steward Stewardess -


Cleaning of assigned public

areas and passenger cabins,

passenger laundry requests.


Casino Cashier - Salary $1600-

2600/month.

This job consists of receiving and

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shipboard casino. Persons in this

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cage security as well as accuracy of

various reports regarding authorization

forms, reconciliation of transactions

and exchange summary reports.

Cashiers must also provide excellent

customer service by assisting and

providing helpful information.

Casino Dealer - Salary $1600-2800/

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Running casino games such

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baccarat.


Casino Manager - Salary $3200-

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Responsible for all

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department including

management and

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Chief Housekeeper - Salary

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Responsible for all

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housekeeping department.

Cleaner - Salary $900-1600/

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Responsible for cleaning

assigned passenger areas.


Comedians - Salary $1600-2800/

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Performing live shows,

extensive experience

required.

Computer Systems Hardware

Technician - Salary $3200-4800/

month.

Qualified candidate will have

a high school diploma or

equivalent, relevant work

experience in a computer

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must possess a basic

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configurations, operating

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Computer Technician - Salary

$3200-4800/month.

The job responsibilities can range from

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Cosmetologist - Salary $2200-3200/

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Provide quality facial & body

treatments, waxing, and

Manicures & Pedicures.

Crew Purser - Salary $1400-2200/

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Provide administrative

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crew-related matters.

Cruise Director - Salary $4500-

7000/month.

Responsible for all onboard

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master of ceremonies.

Cruise Staff - Salary $1900-2600/

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Running passenger activities,

assisting passengers with

luggage and providing

customer service. No

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Dining Room Manager - Salary

$3200- 4000/month.

Oversees food and beverage

department including

assigning work tasks and

implementing procedures and

training.

Disc Jockey - Salary $1800-2200/

month.

Extensive music background

ranging from various

decades.

Dishwasher- Salary $900-1400/

month.

Washes and stacks dishes.


Doctor - Salary $4600-6200/month.

Provide treatment to

passengers and crew

members. Must have current

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various types of medicine

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and primary care.

Electrician - Salary $2000-2600/

month.

An Electrician Technician will

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maintenance with little

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480v and low voltage down to

12vdc. The position would also

require the ability to install and

maintain various components

of electrical controls and

automation.

First Cook - Salary $1800-2600/

month.

Ideal background

includes cooking in a hotel/

resort or country club with a

strong focus on guest service.

Responsible for supervising

second and third cooks;

performs culinary duties as set

by chief chef.

Floor Supervisor - Salary $2200-

2600/month.

Responsible for supervising

cabin stewards and ensuring

cleanliness of cabins. Entry

level training provided.

Florist - Salary $1600-2000/month.


Responsible for performing hand and

foot treatments, evaluating clients

needs and recommending appropriate

treatments.

Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/

month.

Compare and review multiple reports to

ensure completeness and accuracy of

the daily transactions processed in the

different outlets

Ensure that manual charges and

adjustments are approved by managers

or supervisors

Ensure that manual transactions have

proper documentation

Run credit card transactions interface

for the multiple properties

Handle guest’s requests as needed

Compare deposit logs to the daily

cashier’s shift reports for accuracy and

completeness

Identify, correct and/or address any

variances found in the process

Maintain management informed of

situations encountered and any

decisions made

Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.

Graduate of an accredited

School of Registered Nursing,

with current licensure;

Ambulatory or Specialty area

experience preferred; CPR

Healthcare Provider

certification mandatory.

Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.

Culinary degree in preferred.

At least five years

experience as a Pastry chef

in a high volume multi outlet

full service operation.

Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.

Strong dimensional design and

technical ability. Responsible for

taking portraits and processing.

Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.

Pool Attendant/Lifeguards -


supervise swimmers

and bathers to prevent

accidents and make

sure they follow safety

regulations

rescue swimmers in

difficulty and provide

first-aid treatment if

required


educate the community

in water safety

place signs or barriers

to warn of dangerous

conditions or areas, and

make sure users are

aware of potential

dangers

caution people

behaving in an unsafe

manner and expel

those who refuse to

cooperate

report incidents to

management or other

authorities

design and implement

emergency procedures

undertake basic water

quality control and

testing procedures

maintain rescue

equipment

care for lost children

perform basic

administrative duties

such as writing reports.

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.

Prepares various food

products for restaurant and

banquet operations, guest

consumption and enjoyment.

Entry level training provided.

Production Manager - Salary

$2400-3200/month.

Oversees production shows

and supervising staff.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.

Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/

month.

Primary Skills: Word; Excel;

Power Point; Multi-line. Entry


Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.

The position reports to the

General Manager and is

accountable for the

operational results for the

shift.

Retail Sales Person - Salary

$1400-2200/month.

Proven sales ability,

computer experience, and

friendly phone personality,

integrity, and enthusiasm

complement your desire for


Responsible for performing hand and

foot treatments, evaluating clients

needs and recommending appropriate

treatments.

Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/

month.

Compare and review multiple reports to

ensure completeness and accuracy of

the daily transactions processed in the

different outlets

Ensure that manual charges and

adjustments are approved by managers

or supervisors

Ensure that manual transactions have

proper documentation

Run credit card transactions interface

for the multiple properties

Handle guest’s requests as needed

Compare deposit logs to the daily

cashier’s shift reports for accuracy and

completeness

Identify, correct and/or address any

variances found in the process

Maintain management informed of

situations encountered and any

decisions made

Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.

Graduate of an accredited

School of Registered Nursing,

with current licensure;

Ambulatory or Specialty area

experience preferred; CPR

Healthcare Provider

certification mandatory.

Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.

Culinary degree in preferred.

At least five years

experience as a Pastry chef

in a high volume multi outlet

full service operation.

Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.

Strong dimensional design and

technical ability. Responsible for

taking portraits and processing.

Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.

Pool Attendant/Lifeguards -


supervise swimmers

and bathers to prevent

accidents and make

sure they follow safety

regulations

rescue swimmers in

difficulty and provide

first-aid treatment if

required


educate the community

in water safety

place signs or barriers

to warn of dangerous

conditions or areas, and

make sure users are

aware of potential

dangers

caution people

behaving in an unsafe

manner and expel

those who refuse to

cooperate

report incidents to

management or other

authorities

design and implement

emergency procedures

undertake basic water

quality control and

testing procedures

maintain rescue

equipment

care for lost children

perform basic

administrative duties

such as writing reports.

Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.

Prepares various food

products for restaurant and

banquet operations, guest

consumption and enjoyment.

Entry level training provided.

Production Manager - Salary

$2400-3200/month.

Oversees production shows

and supervising staff.

Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.

Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/

month.

Primary Skills: Word; Excel;

Power Point; Multi-line. Entry


Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.

The position reports to the

General Manager and is

accountable for the

operational results for the

shift.

Retail Sales Person - Salary

$1400-2200/month.

Proven sales ability,

computer experience, and

friendly phone personality,

integrity, and enthusiasm

complement your desire for


success. Entry level training

provided.

Safety Officer - Salary $2600-3000/

month.

Specialized knowledge of

regulatory and voluntary

standards related

to hospitality safety. Entry


Salon Manager - Salary $2800-

3400/month.

Oversees salon operations

and accounting duties.

Scuba Diving Instructor - Salary

$1800-2400/month.

CPR/First Aid certificate

required.

Second Cook - Salary $1600-2000/

month.

Performs various duties as

set by first cook. Entry level

training provided.

Shore Excursion Manager - Salary

$3000-3600/month.

Oversees shore excursions at

various ports.

Show Dancer - Salary $3000-3600/

month.

Singers/Band - Salary $3200-7000/

month.

Slot Technician - Salary $ 2600-

3400/month.

Responsible for maintenance

and repair of machines.

Sound Light Technician - Salary

$1800-2200/month.

Operates and repairs sound

amplifying systems and

lighting systems used. Entry


Sous Chef - Salary $2200-2500/

month.

Culinary degree and

extensive experience

required. High organization

skills overseeing multiple

banquet event production

and execution.


Salon Manager (oversees entire operations of the beauty salon,accounting and management of the salon staff) - extensive beautysalon and managerial experience required. Salary range: $2400-3800U.S. per month, depending on cruise lines.

Assistant Salon Manager (manages the day to day operations of thebeauty salon as directed by the salon manager) - beauty salon andmanagerial experience required. Salary range: $2000-2900 U.S. permonth, depending on cruise lines. Possibilities for promotion toSalon Manager.

Beautician - must have one of the following qualifications:CIDESCO, CIBTAC, IHBC, BTEC, CITY AND GUILDS, NVQ’S, ITEC or IA.For applicants applying outside Europe, an International equivalentwill be accepted. Note that a qualification in FACIAL and BODYELECTRICS is essential.

Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - extensive beauty salon experiencerequired. Must have completed a three year hairdressingapprenticeship or full time training course at a certified college. Inaddition, applicants must be fully qualified in both ladies and men’shairdressing. It is also important that hairdressers can cope withboth a busy column and a demanding clientele. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $2200-2900 U.S. per month,depending on gratuities and cruise line. Possibilities for promotionto Assistant Salon Manager.

Massage Therapist - extensive experience required. Must bequalified in Swedish Massage. Any additional qualifications likeAromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki Healing or Sports Therapyis a definite plus. Good English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2600-3600 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities andcruise line.

Cosmetologist - extensive beauty salon experience required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2100-2900 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities and cruise line.

Nail Technician - required to have completed a Nail Techniciantraining course and have at least one year’s full time salonexperience. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:$2200-2800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities and cruise line.

Aerobic & Fitness Instructor - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise toMusic, or an aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, ResistanceWeights, e.g.. BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At

least three months experience in teaching is required. Instructors

are required to take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the


gymnasium and also offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month,depending the cruise line.

Alternative Instructor - a limited number of positions are availablefor Yoga and Tai Chi instructors.

Casino Manager (oversees entire operations of the casino,accounting,. manages casino staff) - casino and managerialexperience required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2900-3800 U.S. per month, depending on commission.

Assistant Casino Manager (oversees operations of thecasino asdirected by the Casino Manager, accounting procedures) - casinoexperience required, usually begin on board as a croupier. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2400-3100 U.S. permonth, depending on commission. Possibilities for promotion toCasino Manager.

Casino Dealers/Croupiers (roulette, black jack, baccarat) -Experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $1900-2600 U.S. per month, depending on commission andgratuities. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Casino Manager.

Slot Technician, males and females (responsible for themaintenance and repairs of all casino devices and machines) -extensive mechanical and electrical background and/or educationrequired. Salary range: $2500-2800 U.S. per month plus tips,depending on the cruise line or concession

Cashier (responsible for the accounting of revenue as directed bythe Casino Manager - entry-level position. Accounting experiencepreferable. Salary range: $1700-1900 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line or concession and tips from casino dealers.

Cruise Director (the cruise director is in charge of all on-boardentertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all thedaily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities andevening shows). Professional entertainment background preferredor 2-5 years on board working your way up from an entry-levelcruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and

strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Languageskills required. Salary range: $3800-7500 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Cruise Director (coordinates the cruise staff personnelactivity schedules, supervise and act as master of ceremonies atspecific passenger activities as directed by the cruise director, andassists in creating the daily programs). Entertainment, recreation,hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2 years on boardworking your way up from an entry-level cruise staffposition. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strongorganizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2100-2700 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cruise Director.


Social Hostess (introduces the captain to passengers at theCaptains Cocktail Party. Conducts social activities. Acts as a masterof ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by thecruise director). Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resortexperience preferred or 1-2 years on board working your way upfrom an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegateresponsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1900-2400 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toCruise Director.

Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingoetc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant CruiseDirector.

Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span thegenerations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night clubexperience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline.

Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,sports) - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to Music, or anaerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance Weights, e.g..BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At least threemonths experience in teaching is required. Instructors are requiredto take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the gymnasium andalso offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing children’s activities) - someexperience with children preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1700-2100 U.S. per month depending onthe cruise line.

Diving Instructor (conducts daily diving and snorkeling programs,maintains equipment ) Diving instructor’s certificate and CPR/FirstAid certificate required. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending on the cruiseline.

Golf Instructor (Operating golf simulator, playing golf withpassengers, other cruise staff duties). Fluent English Language

skills required. These positions call for very independent

individuals who have the capacity and patience to teach

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at ALL levels and the ability to interact in social situations with theCruise Line guests, staff and port personnel. They must alsopossess the motivation and business acumen to operate our on-board operation in its entirety, from self-promotion, instruction andconducting shore excursions.

Salary range: $1600-3800 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line.

Guest Entertainer (a complete and strong 40-50 minutes self-contained showcatering to a wide diversity of ages required). Salaryrange: $4000-18000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise lineand negotiation..

Lounge Performer (entertain in certain locations on board - pianobar, night club etc. providing their own music and materials) - solidexperience and ability to play a wide diversity of musical stylesrequired. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:$2500-4800 U.S. per month.

Dancer, Singer (main production shows, cabarets) - extensiveexperience in production shows required. Salary range: $1600-2900U.S. per month (cast members to lead performers),depending onthe cruise line.

Musician:

o Show band - extensive professional experience required,excellent sight reading. Salary range: $1700-2700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line.

Please send an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.

o Lounge groups (2 to 6 piece bands) - experience required.Fair English Language skills required. Salary range: $1700-2400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Pleasesend an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.

Production Manager (responsible for running the production showsand managing the technical staff) - extensive technical andpractical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salaryrange: $2200-3100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Production Manager (assisting in running the productionshows and any activities that require technical assistance) -

extensive technical and practical education and /or hands-onexperience required. Salary range: $1700-2600 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toProduction Manager.

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Sound & Light Technician (assisting in running the production showsand any activities that require technical assistance) - technical andpractical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salaryrange: $1600-1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Production Manager.

Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingoetc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant CruiseDirector.

Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span thegenerations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night clubexperience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline.

Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,sports) - experience required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing children’s activities) -some experience with children preferred. Fluent English Languageskills required. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month dependingon the cruise line.

Buffet Steward / Stewardess (serving meals, drinks, cleaningtables) - No experience required, some experience preferred. BasicEnglish Language knowledge required. Salary range: $900-1300 U.S.per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Strongpossibilities for promotion to Bar Steward, Junior Waiter, AssistantWaiter and Waiter.

Bar Accountant (responsible for accounting procedures of the bardepartment) - accounting background and / or education required.Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. per month.

Bartender (responsible for serving alcoholic beverages topassengers inlounges and on decks) - Some experience required.Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1700- 2400U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers.

Bar Stewards/ Stewardess (responsible for serving alcoholicbeverages to passengers in lounges and on decks) - Someexperience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary

range: $1400- 2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from

passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Bartender.



Bar Boy / Bar Utility (responsible for cleanliness of lounges and re-stocking bar supplies) - no experience required, entry level position.Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-900U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities).Possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward.

Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining roomassistant waiters, serving meals and drinks) - Some experiencerequired. Fare English Language skills required. Salary range:$1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) frompassengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room AssistantWaiter.

Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining roomwaiters in thefood and beverage service, serve passengers asdirected by the waiter) - Experience required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2100 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities forpromotion to Dining Room Waiter.

Dining Room Waiter (serving passengers, explain the dishes, makerecommendations, supervise assistant waiters assigned to theirtables) - lots of experience and fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2200-3800 U.S. per month, depending ongratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to DiningRoom Head Waiter.

Dining Room Head Waiter (responsible for a certain serving stationin the dining room, supervises all waiters) - lots of restaurant andprior cruise ship experience in related position required. FluentEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $2600-4800 U.S. permonth, depending on gratuities from passengers.

Maitre D’/Restaurant Manager - takes care of seatingarrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the diningroom. Under the maitre d’ are the head waiters, and each of themis responsible for several waiters and busboys. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $3400-5200 U.S. per month,

depending on the cruise line and gratuities from passengers.

Executive Chef (responsible for the entire galley staff, foodplanning, quality control) - eight to ten years in subordinateposition on board

and / or hotel and restaurant experience required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Culinary school education required. Salaryrange: $4300-5200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Executive Chef / Sous Chef (responsible for the day today operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with


the food planning, preparation and quality control) - four to five yearsin subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience required. Good English Language skills required.Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotionto Executive Chef.

Chef De Partie (prepares and produced gourmet cuisine and sauces.manages food displays on buffets and in restaurants) - four to fiveyears in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience required. Good English Language skills required.Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotionto Executive Chef.

First Cook (supervises second and third cooks, bakers, pastry cooksand provisions. Food preparation and cooking responsibilities asdirected by the Executive Chef) - two to three years in subordinateposition on board and / or hotel and restaurant experiencerequired. Good English Language skills required. Culinary schooleducation required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to AssistantExecutive Chef.

Second Cook / Third Cook (food preparation and cookingresponsibilities as directed by the First Cook, supervises bakers,pastry cooks, cleaners and provisions) - one or two years insubordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurantexperience required. Fare English Language skills required. Culinaryschool education required. Salary range: $1300-1700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toFirst Cook.

Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities asdirected by the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experiencerequired. Culinary school education required. Basic EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion toThird Cook.

Crew Cook /Crew Cook Assistant /Crew Cook Trainee (foodpreparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed bythe First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience required.Culinary school education required. Basic English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on thecruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to Third Cook.

Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman (cleaning, general maintenance

as directed by the First Cook) - entry level position, no


experience required. Very basic English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $500-700 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.Possibilities for promotion to Buffet Steward.

Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the entire storage,ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by theExecutive Chef) - food and beverage background essential,knowledge of accounting required. Good English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $1300-1800 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for thestorage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed bythe Provision Master / Storekeeper ) - food and beveragebackground essential, knowledge of accounting required. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1600 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line.

Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastrystaff, oversees the developing and preparation of all pastries) -culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on boardrequired. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:$1900-2400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision ofthe pastry staff as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor, overseesthe developing and preparation of all pastries) - culinary backgroundof no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or priorexperience in subordinate position on board required. Good EnglishLanguage skills required. Salary range: $1600-2100 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to PastryChef Supervisor.

Pastry Man (pastry staff responsible for creating and preparing of allpastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor) - culinarybackground of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. FareEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1100-1500 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Pastry Chef Supervisor.

Pastry Trainee (pastry support staff responsible for assisting in thepreparation and cooking of all pastries as directed by the PastryChef Supervisor. Cleaning and maintenance of pastry stations) -culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on board

required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:$800-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.Possibilities for promotion to Pastry Man.

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Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the baker staff.Controls the preparation and cooking of all bakery products) -culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotelexperience or prior experience in subordinate position on boardrequired. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:$1800-2300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Assistant Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of thebaker staff as directed by the Baker Supervisor. Assists in thepreparation and cooking of all bakery products) - culinarybackground of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. GoodEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toBaker Supervisor.

Baker (bakery staff responsible for preparation and cooking of allbakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor) - culinarybackground of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experienceor prior experience in subordinate position on board required. FareEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Baker Supervisor.

Baker Trainee (bakery support staff responsible for assisting in thepreparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by theBaker Supervisor) - culinary background of no less than one yearrestaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinateposition on board required. Basic English Language skills required.Salary range: $900-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Baker.

Galley Cleaner (cleaning and maintenance of assigned galleystations) - entry level position, no experience required. MinimumEnglish Language skills required. Salary range: $500-700 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).

Dishwasher / Pot washer (cleaning and stacking of all galley andpassengers dishes, pots, pans etc.) - entry level position, noexperience required. Minimum English Language skills required.Salary range: $500-600 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (seeHousekeeping Department).

Chief Purser (supervises all other departments on board with theexception of deck and engine) - extensive hotel experience of no lessthan five years as a hotel manager, a degree in hotel managementand /or prior cruise ship experience required. Fluent English


Language skills required. Salary range: $4300-5800 U.S. per month,depending on the cruise line.

Deputy Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursersoffice / front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotelexperience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or priorcruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $3800-4700 U.S. per month, depending on

the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Purser.

Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursers office /front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotelexperience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or priorcruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skillsrequired. Salary range: $2300-3200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Deputy Purser.

Assistant Purser (reception desk-general information,accommodation problems, complaints, money transactions,shipboard announcements etc.) - previous hotel experience and /oruniversity degree preferable. Fluent English Language skills requiredand speaking other languages (German, French or Spanish) is a plus.Salary range: $1900 -1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruiseline. Possibilities for promotion to Purser.

Junior Assistant Purser (hotel receptionist) - previous hotelexperience and /or university degree preferable. Fluent EnglishLanguage skills required and speaking other languages (German,French or Spanish) is a plus. Salary range: $1600 -1800 U.S. permonth, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion toAssistant Purser.

Crew Purser (handles the administration of the crew: sign-on andsign-off, cabin assignments, crew identification cards etc.) -

previous hotel experience and /or university degree preferable.Accounting background helpful. Fluent English Language skills

required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month, depending onthe cruise line.

Shore Excursion Manager (responsible for the presentation,promotion, supervision and arrangement of the shore excursions

offered in the various ports of call). Experience in tourism, previoustravel-related experience and/or minimum 1 year on board starting

from an entry-level Cruise Staff or Assistant Shore Excursion Managerposition required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salaryrange: $2300-3200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

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