Vacant job

Rederi AB Göta's three classic canal ships travel on one of the world's most beautiful and breathtaking waterways - the Göta Canal, which connects Gothenburg with Stockholm through over 60 locks. We offer exclusive cruises with full board and guided excursions. We are looking for genuine, dedicated, and reliable employees who want to contribute to the enchanting atmosphere on board and provide our guests with memories for life.

As these are old boats, the headroom in several places on board is limited to 185 cm.

You have:

• Minimum qualification as Ship's Officer Class VI, Inland Waters
• Minimum Engine Officer Class VIII
• Basic Safety according to STCW Manila
• Radio certification ROC, GOC, SRC
• Medical certificate for seafarers
• Documented experience in passenger traffic, maneuvering, and navigation in archipelagos as well as narrow fairways and ports
• Advanced firefighting

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in representing and wearing the company uniform
• Provides excellent service that meets and exceeds guest expectations
• Is proactive and solution-oriented with natural leadership qualities
• Feels secure in your work role and professional competence
• Is calm and composed. Even under stress, you manage to provide guests with a professional and friendly reception.
• Is resilient under stress
• Sees an advantage in working intensively for a period and then being off for a period, we apply a 1:1 system

It is important that you have good knowledge of Swedish, which is the safety language on board, as well as English since most of our guests visit us from abroad. Knowledge of German and other languages is an advantage.

As a Captain on our passenger ships, you will not only navigate and maneuver the vessel safely but also lead the crew and actively work according to the company's safety manuals. We expect you to have an interest and competence in technology, safety, and nautical matters, as the captain is responsible for the seaworthiness of the vessel.

It is crucial to engage in organizing and leading ongoing safety drills with the crew, as well as possessing high social competence.

We also see that you have:

• Worked on various types of vessels in different navigation areas
• Experience with locking
• A passion for boating and the Göta Canal
• Good knowledge of operating vessels with single installations and without bow thrusters
• Experience in crew management and scheduling

We offer:

• Seasonal employment from May/June to September 2026
• 1:1 rotation work/off
• Tariff salary according to SBF collective agreement