Journey with us! Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation & benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world. Position Summary The Port Captain supports the AVP Safety & Nautical (Fleet Capt) acting as his deputy, carrying out the day-to-day Marine operations of the Fleets (Silversea) with particular focus on Safety and Navigation. In total, the Port Captain for Global Fleet Management will support 12 vessels, ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively within the cruise industry. This role requires experience in a maritime setting, as well as a deep understanding of the unique aspects of working on a cruise ship. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Liaises on behalf of Global Marine Operations/Global Fleet Management with internal stakeholders as needed, inclusive of: Human Resources, Newbuild, Maritime Safety Standards, Training, Security, and Environmental Stewardship. Partners with Ship Managers to address Marine Class-related issues, conduct inspections and surveys, and manage vessel maintenance and safety-related reports. Oversees and implements marine injury prevention and workplace safety initiatives. Collaborates with maritime Safety on implementation of corrective actions/lessons learned/GPA discussion and review. Oversees Company’s Shoreside training program for all Deck Officers. Leads special projects for Marine & Nautical Ops related to safety and navigation. Evaluates, interviews, and oversees in conjunction with the AVP Safety & Nautical the hiring of Bridge Officers for the companies under the Global Fleet Management (Silversea). Advises Expedition Department on marine/safety aspects and for relevant permits. Promotes nautical policies and procedures and promote nautical form to be standardize as far as possible within all the Silversea Fleet. Participates in the “Itinerary change committee” and the “Itinerary integrity check committee” meetings for the review of the ship’s future itineraries & change of itinerary feasibility from the nautical side. Drive changes in the itineraries within the 30-day period, in collaboration with ship captains, ensuring all marine aspects are effectively managed. Serve as the point of contact for other departments for nautical issues and queries. Implements, reviews, and develops nautical navigation procedures in conjunction with RCG Develop technical itineraries for empty voyages/repo and help in the developing of new itineraries in case of change to be made within 30 days of execution or no revenue cruises. Owns the review of nautical and navigation related monthly reports. Represents Silversea in the Nautical WG within RCG. Monitors vessel maintenance and safety related reports. Liaise with technical team on class related issues ,inspections, surveys to ensure repairs, inspections and upgrades are completed in timely manner. Monitors vessels stability reports and collaborates with Newbuild team to champion future stability enhancements. - Acts as the point of contact for any and all Situation Alerts for the companies under the Global Fleet Management (Silversea) with regards to weather, propulsion, fire, collision, grounding or any other Safety of Life at Sea elements that need elevation. Qualifications 10-15 years of experience on board of cruise vessels, with at least 3 years in the position of Senior Officer. Valid Seamen book and Master certificates. Familiarity with Silversea and/or RCG Navigational and Emergency procedures. Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team. Exceptional leadership capabilities, including the ability to set clear expectations and drive performance improvement. Educational background in the Marine field. Extensive professional experience in a maritime setting, preferably within the cruise industry. Specific certifications or qualifications, such as maritime safety or navigation Understanding of the unique requirements of working on a cruise ship. Knowledge And Skills Strong knowledge of maritime safety regulations and practices Familiarity with vessel maintenance and safety procedures Understanding of marine injury prevention and workplace safety initiatives Experience in overseeing and implementing corrective actions and lessons learned Knowledge of Shoreside training programs for Marine Officers Ability to lead special projects related to safety and navigation in Marine & Nautical Operations Experience in hiring and overseeing Bridge Officer Familiarity with routine regulatory issues such as certificate management and safety inspections Understanding of vessel stability reports Proficiency in coordinating with the Technical team on Class-related issues, inspections, and surveys Technical knowledge and skills related to safety, navigation, and maritime operations. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multicultural maritime environment Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing circumstances within the cruise industry Good knowledge on Windows systems, Microsoft Office and Platforms. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. The environment includes office locations, and/or moving inside/outside the office. A high noise level is possible if visiting shipboard, shipyard, dry dock, or offsite locations. Personal protective equipment will be provided as needed in these situations. We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. 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