POSITION: IT MANAGER
REPORTING TO: PEOPLE CHIEF OFFICER
LOCATION: Athens, Greece Headquarters
Variety Cruises is a 360 vertically integrated small ship operator creating, operating, distributing, and delivering unforgettable experiences for our customers. VC operates in 13 destinations, including Greece, the Adriatic, Tahiti & the Seychelles.
POSITION: CREW OPERATOR
REPORTING TO: CREW MANAGER
LOCATION: Athens, Greece Headquarters
Variety Cruises is a 360 vertically integrated small ship operator creating, operating, distributing, and delivering unforgettable experiences for our customers. VC operates in 13 destinations, including Greece, Tahiti & the Seychelles.
POSITION: RESERVATIONS EXECUTIVE
REPORTING TO: RESERVATIONS MANAGER
LOCATION: Athens, Greece Headquarters
Variety Cruises is a family-owned small ship cruise company founded in 1949. We are a 360° vertically integrated organisation creating, operating, distributing, and delivering our signature 7-day life enriching experiences at sea, in over 13 destinations across 5 continents. Our Family at Sea is passionate about our mantra focused on providing authentic, sustainable, life-enriching small ship adventures delivering on our vision to create A Better World At Sea.
POSITION: PORT CAPTAIN
REPORTING TO: CHIEF MARINE OFFICER
LOCATION: Athens, Greece Headquarters
Variety Cruises is a 360 vertically integrated small ship operator creating, operating, distributing, and delivering unforgettable experiences for our customers. VC operates in 13 destinations, including Greece, the Adriatic, Tahiti & the Seychelles.
Assisting the Operation Manager in his duties.
• Maintaining nautical standards onboard vessels and implementing suitable controls by adopting improved navigation practices, equipment, training and procedures.
• Supervising and monitoring all aspects of assigned vessel operation including navigation, cargo/ballast handling, safety and environmental protection aspects, etc. to ensure that these are carried out in compliance with the Company’s requirements and maritime rules, regulations and Industry Standards for a flawless, efficient, competitive and customer focused operation.
• The effective implementation of preventive maintenance of the vessel’s hull, deck equipment, etc, as described in the PMS and set by the Class/Flag State requirements.
• The timely correction/rectification of any outstanding items related to the SMS.
• Inspecting managed vessels in port and en-route and providing specific instructions to the Officers for issues pertaining to the SMS.
• Making recommendations for rectification of deficiencies or improvements to the existing situation.
• Monitoring of the Flag State and PSC requirements and following-up of third party inspections’ results.
• Checking the passage plans of the vessels.
• Tracking and analysing shipboard navigational audit reports and addressing the findings to the Operations Manager.
• Close monitoring/assessing of embarkation/disembarkation procedures, as well as the embarkation supplies plan.
• Matters related to approval from authorities, safe navigation, etc.
• Monitoring the inventories of mooring equipment, safety equipment, life saving, fire fighting equipment and portable instruments.
• Attending third party inspections.
• The promotion of the SMS Policy and culture on board vessels.
• Demonstrating his commitment to safety and environmental excellence, by his behaviour.
• Ensuring that navigation and work related to safety onboard are carried out according to the SMS.
• Ensuring that the working conditions onboard are safe.
• Motivating vessels’ personnel for continuous improvement and encourage enhancement of performance.
• Performing internal audits.
• Assisting in the investigation and analysis of accidents, incidents and serious near misses.
• Reviewing all reports of non-conformities, incidents or near misses received by the vessels assigned to him and following-up the implementation and verification of corrective/preventive actions process inclusive their effectiveness.
• Suggesting to the DPA possible improvements/modifications of the SMS.
• Participating in the Management Review Meetings, as delegated by the Chief Marine Officer.
• Participating in the Emergency Response Team, as delegated by the Chief Marine Officer.
• Keeping abreast with the Statutory and Class regulations and standards.
• Conducting inspections in accordance with the SMS requirements.
• Monitoring assigned vessels’ condition.
• Inspecting assigned vessels, monitoring their condition and preparing condition/attendance reports, including any comments on cargo operation, crew performance, etc.
• Issuing maintenance instructions (job orders) following vessels’ inspections.
• Following-up all reports of assigned vessels’ condition and performance.
• Assisting the shipboard personnel to eliminate problems and/or malfunctions.
• Developing efficient repair methods and evaluating/selecting, in cooperation with the Technical department, quality sub-contractors.
• Attending repairs and Dry Dockings, as deemed necessary.
• Attending and sailing with vessels to solve operational problems aboard, as deemed necessary.
• Planning vessels’ equipment maintenance as allowed by the vessel’s itinerary and schedule and in accordance with the SMS procedures.
• Monitoring and processing the Planned Maintenance System for life saving appliances and fire fighting equipment.
• Attending delivery of new acquisitions.
• The seafarers level of onboard training and the monitoring and execution of scheduled drills.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the seagoing personnel and reporting accordingly to the Crew Manager.
• Familiarising new shore staff and providing in-house training to the Masters, Chief Engineers and Officers with the requirements of the SMS.
• Participating in the briefing and de-briefing of Masters, Chief Engineers, etc. before and after appointment, as per the SMS relevant procedure.
• Identifying the need for crew training.
• Conducting on board training.
• Degree in Shipping or Master’s License
• Postgraduate Degree will be considered as an asset
• Excellent Knowledge of English language written and verbal
• Ability to use computer software
• Experience in Flag and Port state inspections
• Prioritization
• Multi-tasking
• Integrity, Hard working
• Team player
• Attention to Detail
POSITION: CRUISE COORDINATOR
REPORTING TO: HOSPITALITY MANAGER
LOCATION: Athens, Greece Headquarters
Variety Cruises is a 360 vertically integrated small ship operator creating, operating, distributing, and delivering unforgettable experiences for our customers. VC operates in 13 destinations, including Greece, the Adriatic, Tahiti & the Seychelles.