Vacant job

As an employee at the Swedish Transport Administration, you help facilitate the everyday life of residents and businesses across Sweden. You do this by contributing to the infrastructure of the future.

Captain/Chief Mate for Visingsöleden Summer 2025

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about safe and environmentally friendly shipping like we are? Are you an initiative-taking, open, and communicative person with a high degree of service? We are now looking for dedicated staff for our yellow ferries - join us in making Sweden closer. The Ferry Company is undergoing a transformation towards electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization, where you will play a vital role in this change journey. We are currently seeking captains and chief mates for summer service on the Visingsöleden in Lake Vättern. The Visingsöleden runs between Gränna and Visingsö, and the Ferry Company operates the route on behalf of Jönköping Municipality.

The position includes standard captain duties. As a captain, you will be responsible for reporting any incidents, accidents, and other deviations. You are also responsible for ensuring that the ferry is seaworthy and properly manned.

Additional Information

Please attach an updated CV as it will be the basis for selection in this process.

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Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

The Visingsöleden has a crew of four or five, and you will work closely with them, which places high demands on teamwork. On board the ferry, you are also our face to the public, which requires a high degree of service.

You are motivated by active participation, taking responsibility for your tasks while being mindful of how you are part of and contribute to the whole by collaborating with others.

We are looking for someone who

• holds at least a Class III ship officer certificate, a Class B engineer certificate, or a Class VIII engineer certificate
• has a valid special qualification in crisis management (CCM) according to STCW Manila
• has completed basic safety training according to STCW Manila
• has a valid medical certificate for seafarers with deck service, at least for inland waters
• holds at least an SRC certificate
• is experienced in using digital tools and support systems
• has analytical problem-solving skills
• speaks and writes Swedish fluently
• has Swedish/Nordic/Swiss/EU citizenship

It is an advantage if you

• have higher qualifications/training or other relevant experience
• have experience working on ferries

Application

The questions you will be asked when you submit your application will form the basis for the first selection we make. Unless otherwise stated in the ad, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting personal letters as we do not consider them part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for recruitment so that your application is handled according to special procedures. You can find the name and contact details of the manager in the ad.

At the Swedish Transport Administration's ferry company, you contribute to ensuring that 22 million passenger trips and 13 million vehicle transports occur as efficiently, sustainably, and safely as possible each year. The ferry company is Sweden's largest shipping company with around 70 ferries operating over 40 ferry routes. When the water freezes in the northern parts of our country, we are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of ice roads.

At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer. We believe that a combination of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives is the best foundation for building a workplace free from discrimination and an environment where everyone thrives and does their best. We believe in diversity, where the common denominator is reliability, commitment, and courage. Because that is how we best represent our society.