3rd Officer Senior

Welcome to The Olsen Way.

In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.

There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.

But this is not for us.

We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.

Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.

Where the journey is as important as the destination.

In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.

It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds. But we never will.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests.

The 3rd Officer is responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel, under instruction from the Master, and takes charge of all safety and security aspects of the ship’s operation as part of watchkeeping duties.

Candidates must hold:

• STCW A-II/1 Officer of the Watch license;
• GMDSS GoC;
• STCW Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting, Medical First Aid, and PSCRB.

In addition, we would expect the candidate to:

• Have experience in rank, preferably on cruise vessels;
• Have the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a small team;
• Be able to read, write and speak English clearly and fluently.

In return, we can offer you a competitive salary with a 4:2 work rotation of four months on board with two month’s leave, a single cabin with private facilities and flights to/from the vessel arranged and paid for by the company. This is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations.

 We will shortlist candidates that are either fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against COVID19.

**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**

**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**