Staff Captain for Saga Cruises in London

We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Captain for an upcoming assignment with Saga Cruises.

Position Details

• Embarkation: Mid-April 2026
• Rotation: 2 months on / 2 months off

Requirements:

• Proven experience in rank on cruise vessels and a strong track record with excellent previous appraisals/records.
• Valid CoC A-II/2.
• Valid STCW95 certification.
• Certification as required by regulations for the position.
• Extensive experience as a Staff Captain is essential.
• Physically and medically fit with certification.
• Moral integrity is required.
• Public Health, Sanitation and Environmental certification.
• Alaska experience is a plus.
• Fluent English (verbal, written and technical).
• Good working knowledge of AMOS, and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Required to stand, walk long distances, reach and sit.
• Repetitive motion of bending, going up and down stairs, climbing ladders.
• Lifting or pushing of up to 50lbs.
• The position requires overtime work and irregular schedules.
• Works in all areas of the vessel with noise, light traffic, distracting environments as well as an office environment.

Profile:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead, motivate and develop a culturally diverse workforce.
• Punctual.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to be flexible, well organized, self-managed and motivated; handle multiple demands, remain calm and effective under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• Effective, full, clear and concise communication is essential.
• Safe, professional and personal practices.
• Fully conversant with VMS and MLC requirements.
• Well groomed and neat appearance.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible with the Captain for the safety of the vessel and must be fully knowledgeable of the Captain’s responsibilities and must be able to assume the position of the Captain should the need arise.
• Responsible for being familiar with the operation and location of all life-saving, fire-fighting and pollution prevention equipment.
• Responsible to monitor the activities for the Deck department, ensuring that all responsibilities are correctly executed.
• Ensures that the maintenance programs for the Deck department are implemented and followed in a timely manner according to Company policies.
• Ensures that inspections, maintenance and testing of environmental systems are always carried out according to Company policies, National, International or any other prescribed regulations.
• Oversees all activities taking place on the Bridge during docking, maneuvers, departure and open sea.
• Responsible for navigational aspects of the ships operations, Deck department working schedules and assignment of duties.
• Ensures that all ship's stability calculations and verifications are made for the intended voyage and trains subordinate deck officers in performing these functions.
• Responsible for implementing the Company security policies and all security operations according to the ISPS Code on board the vessel both at sea and while in port.
• Responsible for the safe keeping and proper maintenance of all security devices and weapons that may be present aboard the ship.
• Orders and coordinates alcohol, illegal drugs tests and cabin searches.
• Responsible for the fresh water supplies and consumption (in conjunction with the Chief Engineer).
• Issues work permits for the Deck department.
• Monitors training for the Deck department.
• Ensures that crew and contractors working within the Deck department receive OH&S briefs, training and familiarization by their supervisors.
• Responsible for inspections of tanks and compartments.
• Liaises closely with the Chief Engineer to gain information for the condition of all tanks and spaces, in order to plan in advance the loading, discharge and ballasting.
• Responsible for the budget of the Deck department, monitoring the actual and forecasted expenditure of the department with regards to budgets established for the vessel and to advise the Master and Fleet Superintendent accordingly.
• Responsible to the Captain and the Company for the overall safe and efficient operation of the medical center.
• Ensures sufficient stock of spare parts and consumables is on order and in the onboard system to cover planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Participates in the development of on board operational plans to support the successful completion of maintenance periods and works closely with the Staff Engineer and Hotel Department on all maintenance issues, ensuring a minimal impact on the shipboard operation.
• Accountable for maintenance, operation, repair, supervision and ownership of various operational aspects including loading condition, stability, hull stress, gangway routines, waste disposal, SMS, risk assessment, ballast water management, stops, wires, chain blocks, and deck maintenance.
• Participates in shipboard management meetings, maintenance meetings, health and safety meetings and crew welfare meetings.
• Acts as the designated Company representative on the Crew Welfare Committee.
• Responsible for ensuring that the ship is operating with the correct certification in accordance with safe manning.
• Keeps the Master promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
• Accurate completion of log books and other assigned documentation.
• Accountable for ensuring that Company, Public Health, National and International standards are maintained and meeting requirements.
• Ensuring that standards are maintained within the department and officers and ratings are working according to their respective job descriptions, evaluating performance and development of the team.
• Controls Deck department overtime, making the best use of manpower by managing the hours worked by each crew member and monitoring the financial impact on the business.
• Arranges and conducts weekly crew cabin inspections as per Company requirements.
• Overall responsibility for in port manning crew, maintaining a reasonable amount of crew members onboard at any one time for safety reasons.
• Executes strict practices to ensure that the vessel is operated in accordance with various regulations and Company policies.
• Prepares a comprehensive handover of duties according to and via form OP196A.
• Practices good people management, maintaining proper conduct within the Deck department and other departments around the ship.
• Establishes a climate of openness and trust within the officers, works as part of the team to achieve results.
• Observes and enforces uniform and grooming standards according to Company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.