Explore an exciting career opportunity as Captain on River Cruise vessels operating on the Rhine River.

Are you ready to bring your expertise into a dynamic, international, and safety‑driven environment?

Information about the job: 

• Job Title: Captain.
• Vessel Type: River Cruise.
• Location: Rhine River.
• Employer: Riverman Cruise Management.
• Employment Start: April 2026.

Requirements/Qualifications/Competence:

• Valid and current Captain’s certificates.
• Good command of German and English, spoken and written. 
• Valid EU Work Permit.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently.
• Completed vocational or maritime education.
• Several years of professional experience in vessel command or comparable maritime roles.
• Previous experience in river navigation or passenger vessels is an advantage.
• Professional appearance and confident, service-oriented attitude.
• High sense of responsibility, reliability, and stress resilience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to comply with strict safety, alcohol, and drug policies.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

Tasks:

• Overall command and safe operation of the vessel in compliance with legal and maritime regulations.
• Continuous monitoring of navigational and safety factors, including:.

1. Water levels and draught
2. Weather conditions
3. Bridge clearances
4. Ballast management

• Ensuring proper watchkeeping and guard duties while docked.
• Planning and conducting regular safety drills with the deck crew.
• Full responsibility for all mandatory onboard documentation, including:

1. Certificates, permits, and attestations.
2. Technical equipment licenses and crane records.
3. Nautical charts, regulations, and official instructions.

• Maintaining a complete and up-to-date documentation file in the wheelhouse.
• Accurate upkeep of all required logs, registers, and test records.
• Timely verbal and written reporting of incidents or irregularities.
• Acting as the highest authority onboard for all nautical and safety matters.
• Coordinating shore leave and crew activities during operations.
• Representing the vessel professionally through guest welcome and farewell duties.
• Promoting respectful, cooperative, and courteous conduct among crew and guests.

How to apply for the job

• Register your profile on https://jobs.osmthome.com/jobs
• Upload your English CV which shows experience, such as: companies, ship names, ranks, type of ship, joining dates and sign-off dates.
• OSM Thome will share your information with Riverman Cruise Management which will handle the recruitment process and contact relevant candidates directly.