CAPTAIN
River - Nautic
Viking (NYSE: VIK) was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™.
Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 and 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Part of our nautical team on our River vessels, the Captain safely navigates our Viking Longships in compliance with all statutory regulations and ensures that guests feel comfortable. The Captain reports to the Corporate Captains and the Nautical Director.
WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD
1. Serves as a role model for the entire crew
2. Navigates the vessel in compliance with regulations, timetables and lock times, to avoid delays and incidents
3. In case of high or low water, damage, and technical problems the Captain and the Program Director take ownership and inform the guests accordingly
4. Motivates crew and provides training for candidates of internal training programs and other crew members, including regular safety drills
5. Conducts frequently scheduled ship inspections, including monthly inspections of mooring lines
6. Organizes dumpsters and drinking water
7. Participates in meetings and company-relevant trainings
8. Acts as a brand ambassador on behalf of Viking including social obligations towards our guests (presence in public areas, welcome cocktail, Captain's dinner)
WHY JOIN VIKING?
Elevate Your Career
Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with:
9. Regular training and simulator assessments within working timeUnlimited contracts with a 4/4, 4/2 or 2/2 system
On board our ship
10. Uniform are provided by Viking
11. Lodging and meals are provided
12. Single cabin guaranteed
13. Travel to/from the ship reimbursement payment
14. Dedicated crew area
15. Sundeck area for crew use
Employee benefits
16. Paid vacation
17. Referral program
18. Loyalty bonuses
19. Salary payments and social security benefits in accordance with Swiss conditions
ABOUT YOU
20. At least 1 year of work experience as a Captain/several years as a First Officer
21. Interested in further education (certificate extension, language skills…)
22. Independent and flexible
23. Decisive and assertive
24. Strong team worker and able to train/ lead the crew
25. Shows ambition and initiative; perseverant
26. Genuine interest in guest communication
Depending in which geographical area you are eligible to sail you need to fulfill the following obligatory requirements:
Rhine – Elbe – Mosel
27. Boatmaster License
28. Rhine patent until Iffezheim (km 1000 – 333)
29. VHF
30. Radar
31. Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
32. Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French as an asset
Danube
33. Boatmaster License
34. Danube patent from Sulina to Regensburg (km 0 – 2370)
35. VHF
36. Radar
37. Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
38. Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian as an asset
Rhine – Main – Danube
39. Boatmaster License
40. Rhine patent until Mainz (km 1000 – 493)
41. Danube patent
42. Radar
43. VHF
44. Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
45. Languages: German and English (mandatory), French and Russian as an asset
France
46. Longueur illimitée
47. Radar
48. VHF
49. Safety Expert (expert)
50. Languages: French and English (mandatory), German as an asset
DISCLAIMER
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