Inland waterway Skipper
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VViking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five\u00A0oceans\u00A0and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine,\u00A0Chairman\u00A0and CEO Torstein Hagen often\u00A0says\u00A0Viking offers experiences For\u00A0The\u00A0Thinking Person\u2122. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by\u202FCond\u00E9 Nast Traveler\u202Fin\u00A0the 2025 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. Viking is also\u00A0rated\u00A0a \u201CWorld\u2019s Best\u201D by\u202FTravel + Leisure\u2014no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors\u00A0by\u00A0both publications.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0
t. We are looking for experienced inland waterway skippers with a strong technical understanding for our modern multi-purpose workboat, the VIKING ORVAR. The locations are the Rhine, Danube, Main and Moselle, where you will also share responsibility for maintaining the mooring infrastructure.
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YOUR TASKS\u00A0
- Assignment on the workboat \u2018Viking Orvar\u2019
- Carrying out all on-board duties in accordance with the job description for inland waterway skippers \u2013 before, during and after the voyage
- Carrying out cleaning, maintenance and dismantling work on the company\u2019s own and third-party landing stage facilities
- Assisting the skipper with docking and undocking manoeuvres
- Management of consumables and equipment on board
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YOU BRING ALONG:
- Relevant professional qualifications (valid seaman\u2019s service record book showing at least the qualification of boatswain)
- Previous experience as an engineer or engine room assistant is preferred
- Physical fitness
- Fluency in spoken and written German; English is desirable
- A passion for inland waterway transport
- High level of commitment, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team
- Knowledge of health and safety at work for activities on vessels
- Good manual skills
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WE OFFER:
- A permanent contract with an individual shift pattern based on a 40-hour week
- As well as other benefits
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We look forward to receiving your full application, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date.
Impress us with your commitment and personality and send your application \u2013 preferably by email to: Viking Technical GmbH, Industriepark 17,
56291 Wiebelsheim, \u00A0hr.wbl@viking.com, www.vikingcruises.com/carees
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