1st Captain for European inland Waterways

Overview

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises owns and operates a fleet of eleven intimate, boutique river cruise ships on the European waterways which cater exclusively to English-speaking clients.

To support our Nautical Team we are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional in the role of 1st Captain .

Responsibilities

• Navigating the ship according to guidelines and safety regulations of the company
• Responsibility for safety of all passengers and crew on board
• Maintenance of our ships during the season and in winter time
• Professional Management of Nautical Team
• Communication on board with Hotel manager and Cruise manager

Your profile

• Have experience in a similar role on Rhine-Main-Danube
• Have experience with Z-Drive systems (is not a must)
• Have at least a license for the Rhine until Mainz and/or Danube
• Are an innovative, flexible and proactive leader and a team player
• Have ability to communicate and conduct business fluently in German and/or English
• Have good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• You are willing to learn and grow in your role

About us

• We are a company with strong values; We are committed to our social, economic, and environmental responsibilities
• We are experts in luxury travel on and off the rivers
• We are warm and welcoming
• We have a strong nautical support team
• We are one company (nautical, technical, hotel) with short communication lines
• We are proud of our luxury product, our well-maintained ships and high safety standards
• Give you stability , but also flexibility (Swiss Contract, flexible holiday planning prepared in advance — 2/2 or 4/4 – 170 days off , travel days are noted as working days, social security coverage, travel expenses, uniforms and more)
• Take your career seriously (provide ongoing development opportunities, safety and other training, promote within the organisation)
• Are looking for You!

You don’t find yourself 100% in the above but you still believe you would fit our team? Apply anyway! We would love to get to know you!

Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.

Do you carry an European Union Passport? * YES NO

If NO, what country?

Please list up patents you have for Rhine, Danube, from which start / end kilometer:*

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