← All jobs

Boatman

Sjöfartsverket · Kapellskär

contracton-siteSalary on request

About the role

As a Boatman, you'll be responsible for sea (and occasionally land/ice) transport, maintaining Sjöfartsverket's property and equipment, and taking part in sea rescue missions (with special additional training provided). Operations run 24/7, year-round, so day, evening, and night shifts apply per schedule. The pilot boat is crewed by two Boatmen — one captain, one mate/deckhand. Mate role requires at minimum Ship's Officer Class VII certification plus internal training; Captain role requires at minimum Class VI plus internal training.

Requirements

  • Ship's Officer Class VII certification minimum (not limited to inland waters)
  • Engine Officer Class VIII qualification minimum
  • Basic Safety certificate
  • ROC certificate minimum
  • Seafarer's medical certificate (unlimited deck service)
  • Driver's license B (manual transmission)
  • Good Swedish and English, spoken and written
  • Comfortable working with maintenance systems
  • Good technical service and maintenance skills
  • Nice to have: experience piloting smaller vessels (~10-40m), Ship's Officer Class VI.
Boatman — VIA Vacancies — VIA Vacancies