river - nautic - 1st officer

Part of our nautical team on our River vessels, the First Officer ensures safe navigation in compliance with all the statutory regulations and makes sure that the guests feel comfortable. The First Officer reports to the Captain.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Overall responsible for safety on board the ship including performing of safety drills and familiarization with safety procedures for the whole crew.
• Captain’s representative onboard.
• Navigating without supervision on assigned stretches in compliance with regulations, timetables and lock times to avoid incidents and delays.
• Cost-conscious use of all energy resources (gas oil, lubricants, etc.)
• Responsible for the administrative process and timely submission of all mandatory reports.
• Provide training for candidates of internal training programs and other crew.
• Check whether the necessary patents for the route are present onboard and if the nautical crew’s service book contains the necessary qualifications for the operating system according to regulations.
• Participates in regular meetings and company-relevant trainings.

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 time
• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly
• Unlimited contracts with a 4/4 or 4/2 system

On board our ship 

• Uniforms, laundry and unlimited Wi-Fi are free of charge for all crew members
• Lodging and meals are provided to you by Viking onboard
• Guaranteed single cabin
• Travel to/from the ship reimbursement payment
• Dedicated crew area
• Sundeck 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 2 years of work experience as a Second Officer
• Interested in further education (certificate extension, language skills…)
• Independent and flexible
• Decisive and assertive
• Strong team worker and able to motivate the crew
• Shows ambition and initiative; perseverant

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 Mainz (km 1000 – 493)
• VHF
• Radar
• Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
• Languages: German and English (mandatory), Dutch and French as an asset

Danube

• Boatmaster License
• Danube patent from Sulina to Regensburg (km 0 – 2370)
• VHF
• Radar
• Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
• Languages: German and English (mandatory), Russian as an asset

Rhine – Main – Danube

• Boatmaster License
• Rhine patent until Mainz (km 1000 – 493)
• Danube license 
• Radar
• VHF
• Safety Expert (Sachkunde)
• Languages: German and English (mandatory), French and Russian as an asset

France

• Longueur illimitée
• Radar
• VHF
• Safety Expert (expert)
• Languages: French and English (mandatory), German as an asset

DISCLAIMER

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