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Job Description

Faststream are working with a well-established shipping company within the inland barging sector. They have around 40 owned barges within the business currently.

  
They are looking for an experienced and licensed captain for a combination of duties: 50 % on board and 50 % on shore from the office.
  
When on board, you would perform captain’s duties, or you perform supervision and evaluation duties.
When in the office, you would apply nautical and technical expertise for the vessels.
The main task will come under the following headings:
 
Repairs
 
Maintenance
 
Class
 
Visits and Audits
 
Purchasing
 
Charts and Regulations

You would be main point of contact for the captains, and you ensure smooth communication between ship and office.

Ideally, you will live within commuting distance of North of Antwerp, where the office is based.
 
You must speak Dutch as a minimum requirement as well as possessing some German language skills additionally having sailed extensively on inland waterways.
 
They offer an incredibly competitive package which will be determined by your experience and current expectations.