We are seeking an experienced and safety driven Staff Captain to join our cruise fleet.

·         Understudying the Master and ensuring familiarity with all aspects of the Masters role, vessel navigation and operation; 

·         Ensuring that Deck Officers and Crew are familiar with the Company's Management System; 

·         Motivating the Deck Officers and Crew in executing their duties according to the Company's Management System; 

·         Leading the development and provision of the Deck Department risk assessments; 

·         As Chairman of the Health Safety and Environment & Energy (HSE) Committee, ensuring that a robust Safety & Health culture and Environmental & Energy awareness is encouraged and maintained; 

·         Ensuring that activities are well planned, organized and safeguards established against all identified risks; 

·         For planning and monitoring potable water hygiene, consumption, production and bunkering; 

·         Overseeing the safe and hygienic operation of the vessels Recreational Water Facilities as per the Water Safety Plan; 

·         Ensuring organisation and stowage of spares and consumables, and compliance with stock control requirements; 

·         Planning and executing the safe loading of the vessel with respect to Load Line, Stress, Stability, and any other operational limitations, for all stages of the voyage; 

·         Working closely with the Deck and the Engineering Departments to achieve the safe loading of the vessel with regard to bunkers, fresh water, ballast, and waste water management; 

·         The cleaning, maintenance and painting routines for external areas of the vessel as well as Deck Department designated store rooms and technical spaces; 

·         Monitoring the condition and maintenance of PWT, BWT and Voids, and all other water and waste tanks;

·         Being the PIC of the lock system;

·         Conducting regular inspections throughout the ship, stressing on a high standard of hygiene, safety and material condition of the ship;

 ·         Overseeing the procedures related to Infection Prevention control in liaison with the Doctor and ensure the Company health and sanitation standards are implemented and maintained;

·         Preventive maintenance and proper handling of deck machinery. He shall work closely with the Chief Engineer in this respect; 

·         Providing the Master with a positive report prior to each departure, that the vessel is ready to proceed to sea, compliant with the Stability Information Booklet, Load Line and any other certificated operational limitations; 

·         Ensuring close liaison and cooperation with all section and department heads to facilitate smooth and efficient vessel operations; 

·         Organising the vessels Integrated Pest Management, and monitoring its effectiveness. 

·         Issuing appropriate orders and instructions in a clear and simple manner and that specified requirements are observed; 

·         Ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are implemented timely and effectively; 

·         Reviewing the Company’s Management System on a regular basis and reporting to the Master proposals for improvement; 

·         Reporting directly to the Master occurrences that could either directly or indirectly lead to an adverse effect on Quality, Safety, Health, Environment & Energy, Security, or operational capability or reliability; 

·         Maintaining on board discipline, ensuring crew compliance with the Code of Conduct and assisting the Master with all associated disciplinary procedures; 

·         As the shipboard company representative of the Crew Welfare Committee, ensuring that an active and enthusiastic Crew Welfare Committee is established and encouraged. 

Master Mariner Unlimited Certificate (STCW II/2)

Minimum 2 years’ experience as Staff Captain on large cruise ships, with Azipod propulsion systems

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and crisis management skills

Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset

Excellent knowledge of ISM Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, and other maritime regulations