RIVER - Nautic - Second Captain France

Second Captain

River - Nautic

Founded in 1997, Viking (NYSE: VIK) offers journeys focused on specific destinations across the oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers passionate about science, history, culture, and cuisine, President Torstein Hagen frequently emphasizes that Viking provides experiences crafted for enlightened minds.

The Viking company has been honored with over 450 awards, including first place for river cruises, first place for ocean cruises, and first place for expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in 2023 and 2024 in the Readers' Choice category. Additionally, it has been ranked “Best in the World” in the river cruise, ocean cruise, and expedition categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise company has ever been simultaneously recognized in this way by these two renowned publications.

JOB OBJECTIVE

The second captain is the captain's right hand. He is responsible for the stability and safety of the ship in compliance with all legal regulations. He ensures that passengers feel comfortable and serves as a role model for the entire crew.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Overall responsibility for safety on board
• Compliance with guidelines, instructions (nautical manual), and applicable rules
• Co-responsibility for impeccable cleanliness, hygiene, and order on board
• Testing, use, and control of all safety devices (fire extinguishers…)
• Organization and execution of safety drills
• Management and control of the logbook
• Training new crew members in their duties and in their safety role

Navigation

• Adherence to schedules and planning to avoid incidents
• Reasonable use of all energy resources (lubricants…)
• Professional and safe direction of the ship

Specific Missions

• Train new crew members and ensure that company standards are met
• Train new officers
• Organize and regularly conduct ship inspections
• Participate in relevant company meetings and training
• Maintain good contact with authorities, ports…
• Manage the sun deck according to safety needs and passenger expectations
• Check the condition of mooring lines and cables on a weekly basis
• Ensure that crew members wear personal protective equipment (life jackets, safety shoes, helmets…)
• Assign and control work related to the nautical part

PROFILE SOUGHT

• At least two years of experience as a third captain
• Interest in continuing education (e.g., language skills, certificate extension)
• Independent and flexible
• Decision-making ability, initiative, assertiveness
• Strong team spirit and leadership
• Ambitious and persevering
• French and English required, German an asset

Depending on the geographical area in which you are authorized to navigate, you must meet the following conditions:

Navigating on the Rhine

• License for the Rhine: km 1,000 – 500 (Amsterdam – Mainz)
• Radar
• VHF
• Safety Expert (ASP)
• Languages: German and English required, Dutch and French an asset

Navigating on the Seine, Rhône, and Garonne

• Unlimited length
• Radar
• VHF
• Safety Expert (ASP)

Languages: French and English required, German an asset