Basic information on all tasks on the ship
When we’re not busy diving for oil on wrecks, ghost nets or other stuff that doesn’t belong in the sea, we sail our ship to the next spot. That means we spend most of our time sailing or diving. This results in the following requirements that you should meet if you are considering a future on board:
The mastheads are at a height of around 30 meters. Unlike sports sailing boats, where in the vast majority all sails can be controlled from the deck or even from the cockpit, we routinely require you to climb into the rigging; and either way, the sun doesn’t always shine! Even, and sometimes especially, in a heavy weather, all the moves have to be right. This means that surefootedness and a head for heights are absolutely essential, as is a good „seaworthiness“. The good news is that resistance to vertigo and seasickness can be trained! But nothing works without a strong affinity for the ocean! Last but not least, you need to be a good team player, because at sea everything only works as a team – sometimes for many, many weeks. The reward for this is a great job, the likes of which are hard to find nowadays!
Basic requirements for all officers
- Fitness for sea service (comparable to STCW)
- Fitness to dive (technical diving)
- Fluent English
- Minimum requirements that must be met by all officers before the first mission:
- Basic safety training
- Basic sail training and safety in the rig
- First aid
- Tec TMx Diver (OC/CC)
- Swimming skills (lifeguard level)
- Short Range Certificate
You do not necessarily have to have all the qualifications required for the individual position at the beginning. We all grow with the job! As with everything we do, it should be a win-win-win situation – for you, for us and for the sea! Some of the departments listed below must be staffed by several people. For example, there must be more than one deck officer. On the other hand, individual areas of responsibility can possibly be combined. In some cases, it will be necessary to be able to call on assistants if needed. For example, the ship’s doctor will need the support of one or more paramedics in special cases. The same applies to the SecO and all other departments that may require additional support from time to time. We can solve this with additional qualifications. It will therefore be one of the first tasks of the respective officers to find assistants among their colleagues and to train them to become competent assistants.
Departments with permanent crew
Officers in charge of the following duties must necessarily be physically present while the ship is at sea.
Deck department (CO / XO / OOW)
As a deck officer, you are responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. This includes mastering the sailing maneuvers (and instructing the guests/trainees), radio communication, watchkeeping, etc.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
- Nautical license, for example at least a Yachtmaster B (500GT), or RYA YM Ocean, or similar
- LRC (radio certificate)
Technical department (ING)
As an engineer, you are responsible for the hardware on the ship, from the sails to the secondary electric propulsion system. All maintenance and repairs are part of your very extensive area of responsibility.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
- Broad interdisciplinary technical understanding and good manual skills
Steward’s department (Chef)
The galley is all yours! You are in charge of purchasing and preparing all food and drinks according to nutritional science and therefore have a high level of responsibility for the well-being of everyone on board and the safe operation of the ship. The procurement and correct composition of all food supplies is sometimes a great challenge away from Central European supermarkets.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Professional chef with a talent for improvisation
Diving (Dive Master)
The diving department is the heart of the entire mission, so to speak. As we work far beyond all recreational diving limits and have to rely 100% on perfect planning and equipment that is as well maintained as possible, nothing works in this department without the highest level of professionalism. Apart from planning and supervising all diving activities, you will also manage the instruction of the trainees. Together with the engineer and the doctor, you are also in charge of the decompression chamber.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
TMx Instructor (OC/CC)
Oceanography
As head of this department, you will cover the entire field of marine science. In particular, you ensure that the daily operation of the ship and all missions have the lowest possible impact on the sea, fauna and flora. You are also responsible for the professional archaeological conservation of the wrecks.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Degree in marine sciences
Medical
As the ship’s doctor, in addition to the usual duties of this position, you will also be responsible for the decompression chamber in collaboration with the engineer and the dive master. You will also be responsible for the professional first aid training of the entire crew.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Medical license
Security (SecO)
As a safety / security officer (SecO), you watch over the safety of all souls on board. Your area of responsibility ranges from PPE, fire protection and firefighting to defense against pirates.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Military training or similar
Media
As media officer, you are responsible for film and photo production, social media presence and public relations.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Experienced professional
Purser
The purser is responsible for all financial matters on the ship. These include accounting, payroll, billing, management of the ship’s cash and the ship’s safe.
Additional qualifications required for this position:
Experienced professional
Guest Relations and Housekeeping
More details coming soon
Departments with part-time option
Persons responsible for the tasks listed below do not necessarily have to be physically present on the ship at all times.
Fundraising
More details coming soon
Legal
More details coming soon
Liaison officer
Liaison officers are employed for the respective sailing area as required