09/12/2019
1. UNIFORM - Your uniform helps to create a good impression.
A. Uniform, together with the appropriate shoes, are to be worn at all times when on duty. Uniform is to be spotlessly clean and neatly fitting. It must also be properly pressed at all times and maintained in good condition. No objects are to be carried in pockets where they are visible.
B. Pins: The only pins, buttons and decorations that can be worn on a uniform are those approved by the company. Name badges are to be worn by all members of the ship’s company. Only a Company issued name badge is to be worn. Only a Company issued foreign flag (if applicable) may be worn. Name badge and the company’s designated customer service pin are to be worn at all times when on duty. These are to be in good condition, worn in the grommets provided for the name badge on the uniform. If no grommets are provided the name tag is to be on the left chest over the heart, horizontal. Name badges are
not to be worn on a jacket lapel. The company’s designated customer service pin is to be approximately half an inch above the name badge. Decorations on your name badge are not permitted. Name badges are not to be worn on Galley uniforms.
C. Shoes: must always be clean, polished, in good repair and should be practical and safe for the workplace. Conservative styles only are to be worn.
Women’s Shoes And Hosiery: Female members of the ship’s company are required to provide their own leather, pump or flat shoes with a plain toe and a defined or sculpted heel. Maximum heel height cannot exceed 3 inches. Shoes are to be polished and in good repair. Platform shoes and sandals or open toe/heel shoes are unacceptable. It is recommended that rubber soled shoes are worn in food and beverage preparation areas as well as housekeeping and behind the scenes areas, as a safety precaution.
Hosiery: It is required that all female members of the ship’s company wear hosiery whenever a dress or skirt is worn. There are some exceptions to this rule for work during hot weather, and these will be communicated to you if applicable. Hosiery is not required when slacks or shorts are worn. The hosiery is to be of a natural skin/nude color, which is as close, as possible, to the members of the ship’s company’s own skin color. If a navy or black skirt or dress is part of the uniform, navy or black hosiery corresponding in color to the uniform item is
acceptable.
Men’s Shoes And Socks: Male members of the ship’s company are required to provide their own leather flat shoes with a plain toe. Platform shoes, sandals or high tops are not acceptable. It is recommended that rubber soled shoes are worn in food and beverage preparation areas as well as housekeeping any safety sensitive area, where shoes can be used as a safety precaution. Socks are to be provided by the members of the ship’s company.
The color of the socks worn should correspond with the color of the company issued trousers with no logos or designs allowed.
D. Although dirty jobs are performed, every effort is to be made to remain clean and smart at all times.
E. Where required, safety shoes and clothing must be worn at all times and appropriate safety equipment used.
F. Skirt Lengths: When a formal uniform with a full-length skirt is worn, it should be no longer than ankle- length. Other skirt lengths are to be worn in-between two inches below or at knee length.
G. Sunglasses: Sunglasses are not to be worn by any members of the ship’s company. The exception to this rule is if the member of the ship’s company is prevented from doing his/her job safely, due to sun glare from water, countertops etc. The sunglasses worn cannot have silver coated or dark opaque lenses that do not allow for the eyes to be seen. Mirrored sunglasses are unacceptable.
H. Uniforms off The Ship: Members of the ship’s company are not allowed to wear their uniform while off duty and off the ship. Members of the ship’s company on duty and working off the ship are required to wear their uniform.
