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Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

Captain for the Research Vessel Svea

Svea is one of the world's most modern research vessels and can be used for almost all types of marine research and environmental monitoring. Svea is owned by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and is staffed by the Swedish Maritime Administration. Regular operations and customers include SLU and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI), which conduct expeditions in the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea. Through these expeditions, fish stocks, marine environments, and seabed conditions are monitored. Additionally, bathymetric surveys using ROVs are conducted for the Swedish Maritime Administration.

Responsibilities

Your duties as Captain involve overseeing daily operations. Together with the Technical Superintendent on board, you are responsible for the vessel's operation and maintenance. You are also responsible for training and coaching new staff and have personnel responsibility for all crew members. You report to the Shipping Company's Fleet Manager and SLU.

You will be employed by the Swedish Maritime Administration's Shipping Company, primarily stationed as Captain on Svea, although service on other vessels within the company may become relevant.

Who are you?

We are looking for you who hold the following qualifications according to STCW Manila:

• At least Master Mariner Class I certificate
• Valid medical certificate for seafarers
• Certificate for basic safety training
• Certificate for advanced firefighting
• Certificate for survival craft and rescue boats
• Certificate for basic medical care
• Certificate for medical care on board
• GOC (General Operator's Certificate)
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing

The following qualifications are meritorious:

• Experience working as a Captain
• Experience with trawl fishing
• Experience working on vessels with external customers

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You are independent, have the ability to see the big picture, are responsible, and a good problem solver. You lead through communicative, coaching, and trust-based leadership. You are open to listening and sharing others' opinions and experiences, and you are eager to share your own knowledge and experiences. To succeed in the role of Captain, good collaboration and communication skills are required, as you will have frequent contact with both external and internal stakeholders as well as your own crew.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?

The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business authority within the transport sector. Our working environment is unique, and our mission is unique - Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of 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 working 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 as well as to maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the public sector values; we also actively work for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion, and it is natural for you to share our views.

How and when?

This recruitment is for a permanent position to be filled as soon as possible or according to agreement.

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

The position may involve being designated for war service at the Swedish Maritime Administration.

The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security check with registry control may be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Interviews will be held in July/August. Recruitment is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Information:

[email protected]

Trade Union Representatives:

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

Application:

Register your application, along with a current seafarer's service record from the Swedish Transport Agency to verify your qualifications and certificates, by July 15, 2026.

File number: 26-04446

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