Job Category: Nautic
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Europe
Job Department: Management
Job Function: Management

First Captain

As First Captain you are responsible for the entire ship: navigating and manoeuvring, managing and supervising all nautical-technical matters. In addition, you are responsible for the safety of the ship according to current legal regulations, passengers and crew. The captain works closely with the hotel manager on board.

As a First Captain, you are entrusted with the complete operation of the vessel. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient passage from point A to point B. You are a skilled navigator, commanding the ship’s voyage with precision.

Captains must be well-versed in the ship’s various components and proficient in its operation. This includes maintaining equipment on board and resolving any issues that arise. You will lead your crew, overseeing their performance and ensuring smooth operations throughout the journey.

Effective communication, quick decision-making, and seamless navigation are essential skills for a First Captain, ensuring that every voyage is executed flawlessly.

Captain

Are you the one we are looking for?

Always High quality is nr 1 for you

You believe in Integrity, Self-awareness, Courage, Respect, Compassion, and Resilience for Yourself and the Team

You:

You have affinity with the tourism sector

You are service-oriented and have an enthusiastic appearance and you get along well with different types of people

A good command of the Dutch, English and German language (more languages ​​is an advantage)

Experience in the river cruise industry

Well-groomed and representative appearance

You take responsibility for the effective and safe operation of the vessel and its equipment, ensuring adherence to regulations

Accurate and stress-resistant

you oversee all vessel operations, including navigation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance

Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, especially Excel

Sijfa Travel:

A Swiss contract with excellent primary and secondary employment conditions such as, pension fund, health insurance, sickness salary benefits, accident insurance, income tax at source.

Attractive salary based on experience

Paid holiday, rotaton schedule by mutual agreement

Travel expenses are being paid

Child support program insurance by Swiss law

Are one company (nautical, technical, hotel) with short communication lines

Provide uniform, laundry, free wifi, lodging, meals, crew sundeck area

Are a company with strong values; We are committed to our social, economic, and environmental responsibilities

The opportunity to travel Europe and make friends for life

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