pulliAssume overall command of the vessel and ensure safe navigation and operational readiness during rotations. /liliEstablish navigational plans in close coordination with the Head of Mission (HoM). /liliSupport and facilitate SAR operations under the coordination of the HoM, with primary responsibility for vessel safety and navigation. /liliTake full responsibility for the safety and security of the vessel, crew, passengers and the guests on board. /liliConduct risk assessments related to navigation, weather, sea conditions and technical systems. /liliOrganize and conduct safety trainings, navigational training and bridge watches. /liliOversee vessel certification, serving and safety inspections to ensure rotation readiness. /liliSupervise maintenance of SAR and SOLAS equipment and ensure proper operational documentation, including logs related to fuel consumption, incidents and rotation follow-up. /liliManage water and fuel consumption as well as onboard resupply. /liliEnsure proper work and rest hour documentation and maintain all relevant vessel and compliance records. /liliServe, 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. /liliHold 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. /li /ulh3Your profile /h3pPROFILE /pulliProven 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. /liliStrong practical skills in precise vessel maneuvering, including operations without bow thruster support. /liliExcellent leadership skills and the ability to make calm, sound decisions under pressure. /liliStrong situational awareness,



communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a small multicultural crew. /liliHigh degree of resilience, flexibility and commitment to safety in physically and emotionally demanding environments. /liliFluency in English is required; Italian and/or Arabic are strong asset. /liliAlignment with Sea-Eyes values, humanitarian principles and operational protocols. /li /ulh3MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS /h3ulliValid STCW Basic Safety certification /liliSecurity Awareness certification /liliValid Radio Operators Certificate /liliInternational Yacht master or higher skipper / captain license /liliValid medical fitness certificate for sea service /li /ulh3DESIRABLE /h3ulliPrevious experience in civil Search and Rescue rotations and operations. /liliCrises Management and Crew Resource Management training. /liliExperience in risk management, stress resilience and intercultural team leadership. /liliKnowledge of humanitarian or NGO operational settings. /liliWillingness to take on additional onboard responsibilities where needed. /li /ulh3Why us? /h3pWHAT WE OFFER /pulliA highly meaningful role within a rotation-driven humanitarian organization. /liliProspects of longer-term collaboration with 1:1 seafarer contract (work/off-time) under German flag depending on operational needs and mutual fit after first successful rotation. /liliResponsibility in a unique operational environment where professional seafaring directly supports life-saving operations. /liliClose collaboration in a skilled, committed and internal team. /liliAn annual training budget equivalent to 50% of one monthly salary. /liliAnnual health budget to support private health cost and an employer-supported pension scheme with an attractive contribution. /li /ulh3About us /h3pWe are a humanitarian aid organisation founded in 2015 to put an end to standing idly by whilst people die in the Mediterranean. With our rescue vessel, we search for people in distress along the world's deadliest migration route and fight against the daily loss of life at sea. Because we firmly believe:br/"Every life counts!" /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Captain - SAR Vessel Operations (Italia)
🏢 Sea-Eye
📍 Italia