Vacant job

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

Captain for Free-Floating Ferry to Holmöleden

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about safe and environmentally friendly shipping? Are you an initiative-taking, open, and communicative person with a high degree of service orientation? We are now looking for dedicated staff for our yellow ferries - be part of making Sweden closer. The ferry company is undergoing a transformation process towards electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization, where you will play an important role in this journey. We are currently seeking captains for Holmöleden between Norrfjärden and Holmön in northern Kvarken. The ferry route is 10,000 meters long, and the crossing time is 45 minutes.

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

Additional Information

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

In this recruitment, web-based tests will be used as part of the selection process.

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Qualifications

Our free-floating ferries have a two-person crew, and you will work closely with the engineer/mate, which places high demands on teamwork. Onboard the ferry, you are also our face to the public, which requires a high degree of service orientation.

You are motivated by active teamwork, where you responsibly take charge of your tasks while being attentive to 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 VI ship's officer certificate for inland waters, a machinist B exam, or a Class VIII engineering officer 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/EES citizenship

It is advantageous if you

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

Application

The questions you will need to answer when submitting your application will form the basis for our initial selection. If not stated otherwise in the ad, we would like you to attach your CV. We have stopped requesting a cover letter as we do not consider it part of the selection material. If you have protected personal information, please contact the responsible manager for recruitment so that your application can be 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 with around 70 ferries operating over 40 routes. When the waters freeze 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 make 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.