Job Opening: Staff Captain – Cruise Ship

Vessel Type: 290 m Length, 85,000 GT / 335 m Length, 150,000 GT | Azipod Propulsion

Contract Type: Rotational

Location: Worldwide Itineraries

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

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications & Experience:

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

This post is for active pooling recruiting. We are very happy to connect with interested candidates.

Columbia Shipmanagement