RIVER - Captain

CAPTAIN

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Safe navigation of the ship in compliance with all statutory regulations
• To make sure that the guests feel comfortable
• To be a role model for the entire crew

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall

• In case of high or low water, damage and technical problems the Captain and the Program Director must take ownership and inform the guests accordingly
• Train and motivate employees. Ensure Viking’s grooming standards are followed at all times
• Train new 1st Officers and 2nd Officers with patent
• Conduct frequently scheduled ship inspections
• Organization of dumpsters and drinking water
• Regular checks of mooring lines’ and wires’ condition on a monthly basis
• Participation in meetings and company relevant trainings
• Good contact with the authorities, WSP, port authorities, etc.
• Act as a brand ambassador on behalf of Viking: social obligations towards our guests (presence in public areas, welcome cocktail, Captain's dinner)
• Attend Cruise Start Meeting with Hotel Manager and Program Director before every cruise, communicate expected changes accordingly and immediately

Steering

• Ensure safe ship operation even in difficult weather / water level conditions
• Cost-conscious use of all energy resources (fuel, lubricants, etc.)
• Compliance with timetables and lock times to avoid incidents

Administration, Communication

• Check whether the necessary patents for the driven route are present on board
• Check if the nautical crew’s service books contain the necessary qualifications for the operating form A1, A2, or B
• Daily update of the crew scheduling
• Check and update certificates, credentials, and approvals
• Responsible for the administrative process and timely submission of all reports
• Exchange information with the involved departments (Management, Operations, technical department)
• Attend nautical meetings (also remotely and during the season on a higher frequency)

Security

• Overall responsibility for safety on board the ship
• Compliance with the compulsory guidelines, instructions (nautical manual, safety manual) and laws
• Co-responsible for the impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and order on board
• In an emergency, the Captain takes over the command of the entire crew

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 1 year of work experience as a Captain/several years as a 1st Officer
• Interested in further education (eg. 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 in which geographical area you are eligible to sail you need to fulfill the following obligatory requirements:

Rhine
- Rhine license km 1’000 – 167 (Amsterdam – Basel)
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
- Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French are an asset

Danube
- Complete Danube license
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
- Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian is an asset

France
- Longeur illimitée
- Radar
- VHF
- Safety Expert (expert)
- Languages: French and English (mandatory), German is an asset

GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

Job description – Contract – Company Rules and Regulations –
Onboard ABC Nautical – Uniform Regulation – Manual

Supervisors: Director Nautical / Corporate Captain

Captain gives instructions to: Crew

Co-operation with: Hotel Manager, Program Director, Engineer, Administration in Head Office Basel