RIVER - Corporate Captain

vor 2 Wochen

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Schweiz e53867de-b9bf-4cb7-9c8a-8afc4286b855 Vollzeit CHF 90'000 - CHF 120'000 pro Jahr

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Corporate Captain (CCT) delivers safe, compliant, and cost-efficient navigation in the assigned fleet area.

The CCT coordinates itinerary deviations -end-to-end, bridges ship and shore office through clear, timely

communication, upholds Viking standards for people, vessel presentation, and safety, and steps in as Captain

when required. The CCT owns the nautical crew planning, leading the Nautical Planner and the Nautical

Instructor,- so training and multi-year scheduling align with the required licenses and certificates.

Role Description
Reporting to the Senior Corporate Captain, the CCT is a member of the Core Team led by the Corporate

Operational Manager (COM); for Core Team matters, the CCT works under the COM's supervision. The CCT

travels about 80% of the time, regularly visiting ships in the assigned area. Together with the Core Team, the

CCT organizes deviations from start to end—working with locks & docks team to align sailing schedules and

coordinate alternative port bookings, so guest impact is minimized. The CCT also conducts internal SMS audits

per assigned ship each year. Leading position in the WH, the CCT contributes also to winter Harbor Academy

training to keep crews informed and connected.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that voyages are executed safely, in compliance with regulations and company standards, and

with appropriate manning across assigned vessels; resolve operational obstacles promptly to protect

the guest experience.

  • Own the nautical crew planning: lead the Nautical Planner and the Nautical Instructor; maintain

multiyear crewing plans and development; align training and scheduling with required licenses and

certificates; serve as liaison between HR and shipboard leadership on well-being- and staffing matters.

  • Organize deviations end-to-end- with the Core Team, coordinating sailing schedules and alternative

port bookings with locks & docks, document actions in the Teams Deviation and Incident channels

when required.

  • Ensure effective communication between ship and head office; maintain vessel condition to Viking

brand standards.

  • Coach Captains and the nautical team on board; direct task support from the Masters group; uphold

performance and discipline in line with company policy.

  • Conduct internal SMS and Green Award audits per assigned ship each year; ensure timely closure of

findings and complete documentation; maintain compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Key Qualifications

  • Licensed inland Captain for relevant waterways (e.g., Rhine, Danube) with required operational

certificates.

  • Minimum four years' experience as Captain or in fleet‑level operations; multi‑vessel exposure

preferred.

  • Proven record in deviations, internal audits, and team development/nautical crew planning.

Clear communicator; effective coach and stakeholder manager in multicultural settings.

  • Proficient in Microsoft 365; precise written reporting.
  • Fluent English; German or French at business level.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Inland Shipping, Nautical Science, Maritime Operations) or

equivalent professional formation.

  • Up to date licenses and certificates for assigned regions.

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

  • Fast-growing and dynamic environment, a modern workspace, flexible working hours, annual free cruise

for you and a +1; friends & family discounts.

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