Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is seeking a

Second Officer

For Icebreaker

The Swedish Maritime Administration's icebreakers play a crucial role in keeping maritime traffic moving during the winter half-year. Through icebreaker assistance, we ensure that commercial shipping can navigate even under difficult ice conditions in our fairways.

Responsibilities

As a Second Officer aboard an icebreaker, your main duties involve navigation and maneuvering under the command of the Master and the Chief Officer on your watch. The role also includes some administrative tasks, primarily within the ISM/SMS framework. The onboard service period is 2 weeks.

You will be employed by the Swedish Maritime Administration's Shipping Company, which means you may serve on various vessels within the fleet.

Who are you?

To be considered for the role of Second Officer, you must have:

• Master Mariner Class V certificate
• Certificate for Basic Safety Training
• Valid medical certificate for seafarers
• Certificate for Basic Medical Care
• Certificate for Advanced Fire Fighting
• GOC (General Officer of the Watch)
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing

The following are considered meritorious:

• Experience working in icebreaker operations
• Qualification for Master Mariner Class II or higher
• Ice Endorsement certificate issued by the Swedish Maritime Administration
• Certificate for Lifeboat and Fast Rescue Boat
• Certificate for Fast Rescue Craft
• Experience in ship maneuvering

We place great importance on your personal qualities. You are flexible, self-reliant, and take responsibility for your tasks. The work involves close collaboration with the rest of the crew, requiring good teamwork skills, as well as being responsive and accommodating.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?

The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing government agency within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with decisions made by the Riksdag and the Government. Our business idea is to offer efficient sea routes, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is a given that you will act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the public sector's value foundation; we also actively work for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and it is a given that you share our views.

How and when?

This recruitment concerns a permanent position, expected to be filled as soon as possible or by agreement.

Interviews will be held via Skype during weeks 18-20.

The Swedish Maritime Administration may apply a six-month probationary period.

The position may involve wartime deployment at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. A security clearance with a background check may be conducted before a job offer is made.

Information:

Personnel Planner Christine Bergius, [email protected]

Nautical Coordinator Andreas Strömbäck, [email protected]

Union Representatives:

Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström. All can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:

Submit your application, together with a current service record from the Swedish Transport Agency to verify your qualifications and certificates, no later than April 21, 2026.

Reference number: 26-02551.

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