Staff Captain for Ultra Luxury Cruise Ship - polish speaking

Joining date: spring 2027

Experience
• Minimum of 5–7 years experience serving as a Staff Captain on luxury cruise vessels.
• Demonstrated progression through the deck officer ranks, reflecting strong seamanship, leadership development, and a deep understanding of vessel operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing deck teams and collaborating effectively with cross-functional shipboard departments.
• Impeccable safety record with a strong commitment to maritime safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Experience aboard smaller luxury vessels or expedition-style ships is highly desirable, a genuine understanding of what ultra-luxury hospitality feels like as a guest, not just an operator is a meaningful advantage.
• Experience participating in shipyard newbuild, commissioning, or dry dock projects is considered a strong advantage.
• Strong operational experience with tender and helicopter operations, including planning, coordination, and safety oversight.
• Strong knowledge of international maritime regulations, including SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS, and other applicable standards.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a brand representative in an ultra-luxury environment, balancing operational excellence with the refined guest expectations ; comfortable as a public face of the vessel, hosting and engaging guests alongside the Captain and other senior officers.
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop officers and crew while maintaining a culture of professionalism and accountability.
• Exemplary discretion, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence when interacting with guests, senior leadership, and external stakeholders an intuitive understanding of the codes of ultra-luxury hospitality.