The Purser is a senior crew member that you would normally find on a larger vessel. On smaller vessels the Chief Stewardess is the one that will assume the duty of purser.

Tasks:

– General administration

– Managing all financial matters onboard the vessel: bookkeeping, accounting, payrolls

– Keeping all crew certificates up to date

– Interior management and provisioning

– HR – Coordinating any deliveries and contractors

– Works together with all the department heads in order to make sure that all financial matters and purchases are made efficiently

– Organising transportation, flights, bookings etc for the guests.