River Navigation Director

Vor 6 Tagen

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz Viking Vollzeit

As a highly skilled River Navigation Director with Viking, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of our vessels on the world's most beautiful waterways.

About Viking

Viking is a leading small ship travel company founded in 1997. Our destination-focused river, ocean, and expedition voyages take us to all seven continents, offering guests an unparalleled level of service and expertise.

Job Summary

The River Navigation Director serves as a key member of our nautical team, responsible for navigating our Viking Longships in compliance with statutory regulations and ensuring that guests feel comfortable onboard.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a role model for the entire crew and provide training and leadership to junior officers.
  • Navigate the vessel in accordance with regulations, timetables, and lock times to avoid delays and incidents.
  • In case of high or low water, damage, or technical problems, the Captain and the Program Director take ownership and inform guests accordingly.
  • Motivate crew members and provide regular safety drills and training programs.
  • Conduct frequent ship inspections, including monthly inspections of mooring lines.
  • Organize dumpsters and drinking water facilities.
  • Participate in meetings and company-relevant trainings.
  • Act as a brand ambassador on behalf of Viking, including social obligations towards guests (presence in public areas, welcome cocktail, Captain's dinner).
Requirements
  • At least 1 year of work experience as a Captain or several years as a First Officer.
  • Interest in further education (certificate extension, language skills).
  • Independent and flexible.
  • Decisive and assertive.
  • Strong team worker and able to train/lead the crew.
  • Show ambition and initiative; perseverant.
  • Genuine interest in guest communication.
Geographical Requirements

Please note that specific requirements may vary depending on the geographical area you are eligible to sail in:

  • Rhine – Elbe – Mosel: Boatmaster License, Rhine patent until Iffezheim (km 1000 – 333), VHF, Radar, Safety Expert (Sachkunde), Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French as an asset.
  • Danube: Boatmaster License, Danube patent from Sulina to Regensburg (km 0 – 2370), VHF, Radar, Safety Expert (Sachkunde), Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian as an asset.
  • Rhine – Main – Danube: Boatmaster License, Rhine patent until Mainz (km 1000 – 493), Danube patent, Radar, VHF, Safety Expert (Sachkunde), Languages: German and English (mandatory), French and Russian as an asset.
  • France: Longueur illimitée, Radar, VHF, Safety Expert (expert), Languages: French and English (mandatory), German as an asset.
Estimated Salary

$80,000 - $120,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

About You

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced River Navigation Director who shares our passion for delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. If you have a strong background in navigation, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in providing outstanding service, we encourage you to apply.

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