Staff Captain for Mitsui Ocean Cruises

1 day ago


London, United Kingdom Mitsui Ocean Cruises Full time

**Description**:
We are looking for experienced **Staff Captain,** ready to join cruise vessel **MITSUI OCEAN FUJI**, embarkation **latest 26/July/2025**, contract 3 months +/-1, required experienced as such, all valid Certificates, good references/recommendations.

**Position Summary**
- 2nd in command of the vessel, responsible for all matters concerning maintenance, safety and security of the vessel and the protection of the environment in accordance with Company Policies, any National or International standards and in compliance with Public Health or any other prescribed regulations.

**Reporting Structure**
- Directly reporting to the Master.
- Subordinates - Safety Officer, Environmental Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Navigational Officer, 2nd Officer, Junior Officer, Cadet, Security Officer, Security Guard, Bosun, all Able Seaman and Ordinary Seaman, Carpenter, Assistant Carpenter, Joiner, Assistant Joiner.

**Safety Duties**:

- Participates in crew and passenger safety drills according to instructions.
- Always complies with the Company’s safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures.
- Leads by example by taking care of Health and Safety of self and others.
- Ensures that all work equipment, personal protective equipment, chemicals and safety devices are being used correctly. Delivering training, guidance and supervision on how to use and maintain them.

**Education/Experience/Qualifications**:

- Valid CoC A-II/2.
- Valid STCW95 certification.
- Certification as required by regulations for the position.
- Extensive experience as a Staff Captain is essential.
- Physically and medically fit with certification.
- Moral integrity is required.
- Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental certification.
- Alaska experience is a plus.
- Public Health, Coast Guard and Port State Control experience.

**Language requirements**:
Fluent English (verbal, written and technical). English is the working and safety language on board. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Additional languages are considered beneficial.

**Computer knowledge**:
**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**:
Required to stand, walk long distances, reaching and sitting. Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders. Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs. The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules. Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic, distracting environments as well as an office environment.

**Profile**:

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse work force.
- Punctual.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to be flexible, well organized, self managed and motivated. Handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
- Effective, full, clear and concise communications is essential.
- Safe, professional and personal practices. Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
- Well groomed and neat appearance.
- Ability to deliver a high standard of performance.

Status - Senior Officer.
Salary
- Refer to contract.
Rotation - Refer to contract.
Accommodation - Single cabin with twice per day cleaning

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible with the Captain for the safety of the vessel and must be fully knowledgeable of the Captain’s responsibilities and must be able to assume the position of the Captain should the need arise.
- Responsible for being familiar with the operation and location of all life-saving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
- Responsible to monitor the activities for the Deck department, ensuring that all responsibilities are correctly executed.
- Ensures that the maintenance programs for the Deck department are implemented and followed in a timely manner according to Company policies. Record keeping of any maintenance or certification received as standard.
- Ensures that inspections, maintenance and testing of environmental systems are always carried out according to Company policies, National, International or any other prescribed regulations.
- Oversees all activities taking place on the Bridge during docking, maneuvers, departure and open sea.
- Responsible for navigational aspects of the ships operations, Deck department working schedules and assignment of duties.
- Ensures that all ship's stability calculations and verifications are made for the intended voyage and trains subordinate deck officers in performing these functions. Reporting to the Master any deviations from the requirements of the Stability booklet.
- Responsible for implementing the Company security policies and all security operations according to the ISPS Code on board the vessel both at sea and while in port. Applies security policies in a fashion that has little to no effect on the guests aboard the ship while at the sa



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