RIVER - Sailor

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The sailor is subordinate to the captain or his representative and assumes a special role during emergencies; Respiratory protection - Operation of the lifeboat - Leak sealing

Your Responsibilities

Security

• Responsible for safety on board of the ship as assigned by the Captain
• Compliance with the guidelines, instructions (nautical manual) and regulations
• Co-responsible for the impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and order on board
• Report damage, issues and concern immediately to the Captain
• Be familiar with the security role and understand your duties
• Responsible for the operational readiness of the rescue boat

Travel Operation

• Responsible for the external appearance of the ship

Communication

• Exchange information with the parties involved (Captain, 1st Officer, Engineer)

Special Tasks

• Appropriate and professional securing of the ship
• Safe deployment of the gangway (only at the direction of the Captain / 1st Officer)
• While navigating narrow waters, a Sailor must be present as instructed
• During the night a sailor must be present wearing clean work clothes
• For securing the ship in a lock, sailors must be present on deck
• When passing low bridges on the sundeck pay attention to the guests and close off stairway access
• Make sure the sundeck meets the expectations of our guests at all times
• Execution of all deck and outboard work
• Luggage service according to assignment by the Captain / 1st Officer
• Participation in meetings and company relevant training

Your Profile

• Education:
  • Sailor training in inland waterway transport
  • Schifferdienstbuch with relevant stamps
• At least 3 years’ experience inland waterway transport
• Language: German and English
• Interested in further education (e.g. certificate extension, language skills)
• Independent and flexible
• Decisive and assertive
• Strong team worker and able to motivate the crew
• Shows ambition and initiative; perseverant

GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS

Job description – Contract – Company Rules and Regulations

Onboard ABC Nautical – Uniform Regulation – Manual

Superiors: Captain / 1st Officer in the absence of the Captain

Co-operation with:

• Captain
• 1st Officer
• 2nd Officer
• Engineer
• Technician

Sailor gives instructions to: Trainee