Material Coordinator

Mate Requirements

• Qualification as a Captain on one or several of the following rivers:
• Danube
• Dutch and Belgian rivers
• Rhine, Main and Moselle
• Seine, Rhône and Saône
• A or B river patent
• Radar and radio certificate for the respective areas of operation
• Ability to communicate in German for navigation purposes
• Ability to communicate in English with guests and company personnel.
• Leadership skills
• Good social skills and ability to interact with guests
• Organized and dependable personality with a strong sense of responsibility
• Safety expert. First aid and breathing apparatus training is desirable but not a requirement

• Represent the company values and visions
• Ensure a professional and courteous service while managing the daily operations
• Maintain company standards and operating procedures
• Ensure the safety of the ship, staff, and passengers
• Adhere and enforce the company “Safety Management plan”
• Conduct quality controls and spot checks
• Supervise all nautical-technical maintenance
• Supervise and assist the nautical team in carrying out their deck work
• Interact with guests courteously on a regular basis
• Liaise professionally with local authorities during inspections and audits
• Assist with safety equipment checks and ship maintenance following company protocols

• Assist the captain with preparations and supervision of winter repairs
• Assist with other duties such as luggage service, loading, and garbage off-loading
• Assist with execution of all safety drills
• Report any accidents or incidents to the captain
• Identify “near miss” situations accordingly and follow up with reports
• Participate in scheduled trainings, briefings, and meetings