- 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 profile
PROFILE
- Proven 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 eff

📌 Captain - SAR Vessel Operations (Roma)
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📍 Roma