River Sailor

Dedicated, willing to learn and progress on the job. This is the portrait of a good Sailor (Matrose)

Requirements:

• training in the inland waterway transport and experience in the nautical field, preferably on river cruise ships, at least 2 years
• owns an old river booklet with minimum sailor stamp on the Rhine qualification side, or owns a new EU booklet with sailor stamp
• polite, loyal and mature personality
• well-groomed appearance with good communications skills
• feels comfortable to work in an international team
• candidates with a good level of German and/ or English are preferred
• has the ability to operate under pressure and comply with the safety regulations requirements and procedures

Responsibilities:

• immediately reports damages, issues and concerns to the Captain
• performs maintenance works on deck and in other areas; these works will include painting, cleaning floors, carpentry and varnishing
• safely deploys the gangway and secure ship at dock
• close off stairway access to the Sundeck in a timely manner when passing low bridges
• verifies the operational readiness of the rescue boat
• co-responsible for the cleanliness on board, the external appearance of the ship and the Sundeck
• follows safety regulations regarding ship, staff and guests, as instructed by the Captain
• attends meetings with superiors and other staff, regarding the schedule or ship life
• contributes to guests’ memorable cruising experience
• attends all trainings as per the Captain instructions
• assists with loading of provisions as directed