Viking

Skipper (m/f/d)

Recruiter:
Viking
Category:
Other Cruise Jobs
Position:
Captain / Master
Published:
April 10, 2025

Skipper (m/f/d)

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Full-time

We are looking for experienced skippers and boatmen with a strong technical understanding to take the helm for us on our modern multi-purpose workboat. They mainly operate on the Rhine and Moselle, occasionally also on the Danube and Main. You are also jointly responsible for the maintenance of the company's own moorings. You travel independently for us on the waterways and ensure that the moorings are set up and dismantled with the appropriate floating equipment.We are looking for experienced skippers and boatmen with a strong technical understanding to take the helm for us on our modern multi-purpose workboat. They mainly operate on the Rhine and Moselle, occasionally also on the Danube and Main. You are also jointly responsible for the maintenance of the company's own moorings. You travel independently for us on the waterways and ensure that the moorings are set up and dismantled with the appropriate floating equipment.

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YOUR TASKS:

  • Operation of a modern multi-purpose workboat ORVAR
  • Leading a motivated team on board
  • Co-operation and communication with our technical office in Wiebelsheim
  • Crew training and development
  • Assisting with care and maintenance work on board the multi-purpose workboat, the floating equipment and the moorings

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WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

  • Basel Rhine patent open sea
  • Danube patent Kelheim to Passau (desirable)
  • Experience as a shipmaster in inland navigation
  • Basic welding licence (desirable)
  • Operation of tools
  • You keep calm and maintain an overview in every situation; you are reliable and physically and mentally resilient

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WE OFFER:

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  • Single cabin with wet room
  • As well as\u00A0other benefits

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We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary

expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

Convince us with your commitment and your personality and send your application - preferably by

e-mail to: Viking Technical GmbH, Industriepark 17,

56291 Wiebelsheim, hr.wbl@viking.com

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

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THE VIKING STORY

More than 20 years ago, Viking® set the standard for what river cruising should be, and today we are the leader that all others follow. In 2015, we took the same small ship, destination-focused experience to the seas and reinvented ocean cruising. Over the years Viking has won numerous ocean and river cruise line awards from Condé Nast Traveler, Cruise Critic, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly and more.

Viking is a strong and dynamic company—with a growing fleet of more than 80 river ships and seven ocean vessels cruising over 100 itineraries around the world.

JOIN THE VIKING FAMILY

If you have always dreamed of combining your love of travel with the ability to grow your career, consider a position at Viking. We are the world’s leading small ship cruise line, and there is tremendous potential to advance your career with us. As part of our crew, when your ship is docked at the many destinations we visit, you can explore ashore and refresh during your free time.

Additionally, with Viking’s award-winning service and thoughtfully curated onboard experiences, our guests are typically very satisfied. This, combined with Viking’s gratuity guidelines, means that you can expect to be well rewarded as an employee on board a Viking ship.


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