Mate - (on board luxury river cruise ship)

MateRequirementsQualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers:DanubeDutch and Belgian riversRhine, Main and MoselleSeine, Rhône and SaôneA or B river patentRadar and radio certificate for the respective areas of operationAbility to communicate in German for navigation purposesAbility to communicate in English with guests and company personnel.Leadership skillsGood social skills and ability to interact with guestsOrganized and dependable personality with a strong sense of responsibilitySafety expert. First aid and breathing apparatus training is desirable but not a requirementRole and ResponsibilitiesRepresent the company values and visionsEnsure a professional and courteous service while managing the daily operationsMaintain company standards and operating proceduresEnsure the safety of the ship, staff, and passengersAdhere and enforce the company “Safety Management plan”Conduct quality controls and spot checksSupervise all nautical-technical maintenanceSupervise and assist the nautical team in carrying out their deck workInteract with guests courteously on a regular basisLiaise professionally with local authorities during inspections and auditsAssist with safety equipment checks and ship maintenance following company protocolsSide TasksAssist the captain with preparations and supervision of winter repairsAssist with other duties such as luggage service, loading, and garbage off-loadingAssist with execution of all safety drillsReport any accidents or incidents to the captainIdentify “near miss” situations accordingly and follow up with reportsParticipate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings