What you'll do
- Support the First Officer in ensuring the safety of the ship, crew, guests and environment
- Train to develop sailing skills, extend qualifications and attend required exams
- Participate in meetings and company training
- Lead sailors and trainees according to company guidelines and regulations
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and order onboard
- Lead safe mooring and gangway installation when securing the ship
- Keep the sundeck aligned with guest expectations
- Check mooring lines and wires daily
- Ensure crew members wear required personal protective equipment
- Report damage, issues and concerns immediately to the Captain
- Understand and perform your security duties
- Maintain rescue boat operational readiness
- Maintain the ship’s external appearance
- Exchange information with the Captain, First Officer and Engineer
- Secure the ship appropriately and professionally
- Protect guests and close stairway access when passing under low bridges
- Carry out deck and outboard work
- Provide luggage service as assigned by the Captain or First Officer
Key requirements
- Ocean vessel sailing experience and vessel maneuvering
- Ship safety management and ship securing
- Safe mooring and gangway installation
- Rescue boat operational readiness
- Deck and outboard work and luggage service
- Personal protective equipment compliance; VHF; English, German and/or French
Benefits
- All training and examination costs are covered by Viking.
- The program lasts 12–18 months and successful completion leads to an offered Second Officer contract at Viking.
About the job
THE RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM: OCEAN TO RIVER - In the program you will develop all skills, knowledge and experience needed to become a Second Officer at Viking on the Rhine, Danube or in France. The training will focus on: - Getting all theoretical knowledge to obtain a Captain license (incl. VHF)…
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.
About the company
The world's leading exploration company
Our history
"We had a vision that travel could be more destination-focused and culturally enriching. We wanted to offer experiences designed for the thinking person."
Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking
Viking was founded in 1997 with the vision that travel could be more destination focused and culturally immersive.
The company expanded into the American market in 2000, establishing a sales and marketing office in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Viking has grown to a fleet of more than 90 vessels, offering river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents. Viking provides destination-focused itineraries for curious travelers, with each journey including a shore excursion in every port and an onboard and onshore enrichment program that provides deep immersion in the destination through performances of music and art, cooking demonstrations, informative port talks and carefully selected guest lecturers.
With more than 450 awards to its name, Viking is a leader in the industry and was rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans (for ships sized 500 to 2,500 berths) and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time a travel company has been voted #1 in all three categories simultaneously.