Captain - SAR Vessel Operations
Pubblicato il 18-08-2026 - Sea-Eye in Roma
Assume overall command of the vessel and ensure safe navigation and operational readiness during rotations.Establish navigational plans in close coordination with the Head of Mission (HoM).Support and facilitate SAR operations under the coordination of the HoM, with primary responsibility for vessel safety and navigation.Take full responsibility for the safety and security of the vessel, crew, passengers and the guests on board.Conduct risk assessments related to navigation, weather, sea conditions and technical systems.Organize and conduct safety trainings, navigational training and bridge watches.Oversee vessel certification, serving and safety inspections to ensure rotation readiness.Supervise maintenance of SAR and SOLAS equipment and ensure proper operational documentation, including logs related to fuel consumption, incidents and rotation follow-up.Manage water and fuel consumption as well as onboard resupply.Ensure proper work and rest hour documentation and maintain all relevant vessel and compliance records.Serve, together with the HoM,
as a contact point toward relevant authorities before, during and after rotations, including in the context of inspections or post-disembarkation procedures.Hold final responsibility for the availability and stock management of logistical provisions on board. Lead the crew through clear safety- and operations-related delegation, maintain strong situational awareness and foster a professional, respectful and safety-oriented working environment.Your profilePROFILEProven experience as skipper or captain in SAR or comparable maritime operations, ideally on a 23 m twin-engine vessel or a similar fast rescue vessel.Strong practical skills in precise vessel maneuvering, including operations without bow thruster support.Excellent leadership skills and the ability to make calm, sound decisions under pressure.Strong situational awareness, communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small multicultural crew.High degre