River Captain
vor 1 Monat
As a Captain on our River vessels, you will be responsible for safely navigating our Viking Longships in compliance with all statutory regulations, ensuring a comfortable experience for our guests. You will report to the Corporate Captains and the Nautical Director.
Key Responsibilities:- Serve as a role model for the entire crew
- Navigate the vessel in compliance with regulations, timetables, and lock times to avoid delays and incidents
- In case of high or low water, damage, or technical problems, you will take ownership and inform the guests accordingly
- Motivate crew and provide training for candidates of internal training programs and other crew members, including regular safety drills
- Conduct frequently scheduled ship inspections, including monthly inspections of mooring lines
- Organize dumpsters and drinking water
- Participate in meetings and company-relevant trainings
- Act as a brand ambassador on behalf of Viking, including social obligations towards our guests (presence in public areas, welcome cocktail, Captain's dinner)
At Viking, we offer a unique opportunity to elevate your career, regardless of where you are on your journey. We provide:
- Regular training and simulator assessments within working time
- Unlimited contracts with a 4/4, 4/2, or 2/2 system
We also offer a range of benefits, including:
- Uniforms, laundry, and unlimited Wi-Fi are free of charge for all crew members
- Lodging and meals are provided to you by Viking onboard
- Single cabin guaranteed
- Travel to/from the ship reimbursement payment
- Dedicated crew area
- Sundeck area for crew use
We are looking for candidates with:
- 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
- Shows ambition and initiative; perseverant
- Genuine interest in guest communication
Depending on the geographical area you are eligible to sail, you will need to fulfill the following obligatory requirements:
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
Please note that our roles will be subject to our appearance standards, and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and is not encouraged.
For further information, please contact our recruiting team.
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