Captain/First Officer for Visingsö Route
Job Duties
Are you passionate about safe and environmentally friendly maritime transport? Are you an initiative-taking, open, and communicative person with a high level of service orientation? We are now seeking committed staff for our yellow road ferries - help us bring Sweden closer together. The Ferry Company is undergoing a transformation towards electrification, climate adaptation, automation, and digitalization, where you are an important part of this change journey. We are currently seeking a captain/first officer for the Visingsö route between Gränna and Visingsö in Lake Vättern. The ferry route is 6,200 meters long with a crossing time of 30 minutes. Your main task will be to serve as first officer, but you may occasionally serve as captain.
The position includes standard first officer and captain duties. As captain/first officer, you have reporting responsibilities for incidents, accidents, and other deviations. You are also responsible for ensuring the ferry is seaworthy and properly staffed.
Additional Information
Web-based tests will be used as part of the selection process.
Please attach an updated CV, as it will form the basis for selection.
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Qualifications
Our main ferry on the Visingsö route has a four to five-person crew, requiring high collaboration skills. On board, you are the face of our organization, necessitating excellent service orientation. With analytical problem-solving abilities, you identify what needs to be done and act accordingly.
You are motivated by active employee participation, taking responsible and targeted approach to your tasks while being attentive to how you contribute to the overall team.
We are seeking candidates who:
• Hold at least Ship's Officer Class III, Machine Engineer B-exam or Machine Officer Class VIII-exam
• Have valid Crisis Management (CCM) certification according to STCW Manila
• Completed basic safety training according to STCW Manila
• Hold valid medical certificate for seafaring deck service, minimum inner route
• Hold at least SRC certificate
• Experienced in using digital tools and support systems
• Speak and write Swedish fluently
• Have Swedish/Nordic/Swiss/EEA citizenship
Preferred qualifications:
• Higher certifications/education or relevant experience
• Experience with road ferries
Application
The questions you answer when submitting your application will form the basis of our initial selection. Please attach your CV. We no longer request cover letters. If you have protected personal information, contact the recruitment manager for special handling.
At the Swedish Transport Administration's Ferry Company, you contribute to 22 million passenger trips and 13 million vehicle transports annually, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and safety. We are Sweden's largest shipping company with around 70 road ferries operating over 40 routes. When water freezes in northern Sweden, we also manage ice road maintenance.
At the Swedish Transport Administration, we work to bring Sweden closer. We believe that combining diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives creates a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone feels comfortable and gives their best. We believe in diversity, united by reliability, commitment, and courage - this is how we best represent our society.