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
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