Staff Captain - German speaking

For our growing fleet, we are currently searching for a Staff Captain.

The responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Captain’s deputy and 2nd in command of the ship.
• Senior Management Team member and Head of the Deck Department.
• Bridge Resource Team member arrival, departures, critical conditions, etc
• Ensure safe operation of the vessel at all times
• Crew compliance with safe working practices
• Safe navigation during watchkeeping
• Safe and efficient cargo operations and documentation
• Head of the Deck Department.
• Member of the Ship Safety Committee
• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Medical Department.
• Designated Ship’s Security Officer
• Public Health Monitoring
• Deck maintenance planning, supervision and execution
• Ship Handling (Manoeuvring, drifting, conning, docking)
• In charge of all mooring operations
• Safe and effective conduct of Tender Operations
• Issue and enforcement of appropriate permits to work
• Ship’s stress and stability, damage control calculations
• Ballast management maintenance, notifications, exchange, operations supported by Environmental Officer
• Tank maintenance supported by Compliance Officer
• Efficient operation of the Key System supported by Chief Security
• Deck Department Inventory Control supported by responsible Officers
• Crew training and development
• Crew appraisal process
• Designated as the Company’s representative for Crew welfare
• Discipline on board
• Water Treatment Monitoring, Fresh water supply, quality, consumption, storage and facilities.
• Onboard Emergency Coordination & Response (Central Command)
• Safe launching of lifeboats and rescue boats
• Speaking up if/when unsafe practices or conditions are identified
• Garbage Management supported by Environmental Officer
• Attend and contribute to Passenger Activities including dinner, gala, crew introduction, farewell, etc.
• Report any Unsafe Conditions, Unsafe Acts, Accidents and/or Dangerous Occurrences to the Master with recommended corrective actions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Certificate of Competency (Master Licence)
• Strong leadership skills and previous cruise ship experience
• Good command of German language