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

Serves as a role model for the entire crewNavigates the vessel in compliance with regulations, timetables and lock times, to avoid delays and incidents In case of high or low water, damage, and technical problems the Captain and the Program Director take ownership and inform the guests accordinglyMotivates crew and provides training for candidates of internal training programs and other crew members, including regular safety drills Conducts frequently scheduled ship inspections, including monthly inspections of mooring lines Organizes dumpsters and drinking waterParticipates in meetings and company-relevant trainingsActs 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: 

Regular training and simulator assessments within working timeUnlimited contracts with a 4/4, 4/2 or 2/2 system

 

On board our ship 

Uniform are provided by VikingLodging and meals are providedSingle cabin guaranteedTravel to/from the ship reimbursement paymentDedicated crew areaSundeck area for crew use  

Employee benefits 

Paid vacation Referral program Loyalty bonuses Salary payments and social security benefits in accordance with Swiss conditions

 

 

ABOUT YOU

At least 1 year of work experience as a Captain/several years as a First OfficerInterested in further education (certificate extension, language skills…)Independent and flexibleDecisive and assertiveStrong team worker and able to train/ lead the crewShows ambition and initiative; perseverantGenuine 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

 

Boatmaster License Rhine patent until Iffezheim (km 1000 – 333)VHFRadarSafety Expert (Sachkunde)Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French as an asset

 

Danube

 

Boatmaster LicenseDanube patent from Sulina to Regensburg (km 0 – 2370)VHFRadar Safety Expert (Sachkunde)Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian as an asset

 

Rhine – Main – Danube

 

Boatmaster LicenseRhine patent until Mainz (km 1000 – 493) Danube patentRadar VHFSafety Expert (Sachkunde)Languages: German and English (mandatory), French and Russian as an asset

 

France

 

Longueur illimitéeRadarVHFSafety Expert (expert)Languages: French and English (mandatory), German as an asset

 

DISCLAIMER
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