Maritime Officer

Join Royal Wagenborg as a Maritime Officer for our European Coaster Fleet. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our vessels both in a Nautical and Technical position.

Life on board our coaster fleet is typically very personal and team-based. We offer a down-to-earth, family-oriented working environment with strong teamwork, high safety standards, and a hands-on maritime culture. On board, our Maritime Officers play an active and essential role in the safe, efficient, and successful operation of the vessel.

Crew members work closely together, which creates a strong “we do it together” mentality. At Wagenborg we emphasize on being a family-owned company where every employee counts and where colleagues support each other both on board and ashore.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee navigation and cargo operations

• Maintain compliance with maritime regulations

• Coordinate with the crew for smooth sailing

• Conduct safety inspections and drills

• Technical (Watch) Duties and Maintenance

If you are passionate about the maritime industry and have a keen eye for detail, we welcome you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

What we offer

• Job Security and Flexible Planning

• Competitive Salary (in line with CBA CO wage scale)

• EU Sailing Area

• 2-month rotation

• Free Internet on board

• Reimbursement of travel costs

• Reimbursement of STCW registration and certification

• Career Development and Guidance on the Job

This vacancy is specifically managed by our Head Office in The Netherlands. At Wagenborg we are bound to only process applications of local applicants and therefore cannot process other applications. Our network of individual offices and agencies recruit crewmembers on a global basis and regularly publish vacancies online for their specific regions. Please keep an eye out on our website for vacancies published by our other offices and agencies.

• Valid applicable Certificate of Competence (STCW VII/2 or STCW II/2)

• Valid STCW Training Certificates

• Valid Seafarer Medical Certificate

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a multicultural crew

• Experience with general cargo trade

• Experience with mixed Nationality crew

• Demonstrated knowledge of cargo handling operations and safety procedures

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging maritime environments

• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and operational requirements