Deck Officer for maritime control center in Florø

Do you want to join when Norwegian ferry operations take a historic step into the future? Now you have a unique opportunity to become part of the environment that will develop and operate the world's first autonomous ferry connection. From our new maritime control center in Florø, we will monitor and support the operation of four new, all-electric ferries on Lavik–Oppedal. Our Control Center will be the first 24-hour manned control center in the ferry industry. You will join us while we build, test, and develop the future way of operating ferries. As a deck officer, you will be close to both the vessels, the technology, and the operational assessments. You will get a central role in the testing and phasing in of the new ferries, and become part of the team that will shape how the control center will function in practice. To thrive with us, you should be independent, confident in your own assessments, and comfortable taking responsibility. At the same time, you must play well with others and communicate effectively with the master, crew, and colleagues in the control center. You should be curious about new technology, confident with digital interfaces, and find it easy to familiarize yourself with new technical systems and digital tools. We are looking for you who is independent and responsible, curious about technology and autonomy, learns quickly, and is motivated by the opportunity to be part of developing the future of ferry operations. From the sea to the control center and back. In the first phase, you will have a central role in the testing, phasing in, and development of the vessels and the control center function. The position is initially a project position with 12-hour shifts and a rotation of two weeks on and two weeks off. In the long term, the position will be part of the 24-hour manned control center, combined with work on board the ferries on Lavik–Oppedal. This provides an exciting combination of operational sea service and future-oriented work on land, while you maintain your maritime competence, maritime certificates, and seafarer's pension. The control center will be manned by both a deck officer/navigator and a chief engineer. You report to the operational leader and collaborate closely with the ferries, the masters, and other central operational functions. Apply and join the team that will take the world's first autonomous ferry connection from project to operational everyday life. Start date according to agreement.

Tasks Responsibility for monitoring autonomous operation and handling alerts. Responsibility for alerting and interacting with masters in the connection. Responsibility for loading and unloading on the connection. Responsibility for ensuring communication equipment is in order. Communication equipment Qualifications D3 certificate Good digital competence, technical understanding, and interest in new technology and autonomous solutions Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new digital systems and tools Good communication skills in Norwegian and English, both oral and written Experience with or good understanding of maintenance and safety management systems Personal qualities We are looking for you who is motivated by responsibility, new technology, and new challenges. You are curious and willing to learn, take initiative, and are confident in working independently and making good decisions. At the same time, you have good situational awareness, keep a cool head when required, and thrive with responsibility in an operational everyday life. You communicate clearly, play well with the team, and wish to develop in step with the technology. We offer Attractive salary and working conditions A unique opportunity to build competence within autonomy and future-oriented maritime technology An exciting and varied workday where you get to be part of shaping a completely new way of operating ferries Free accommodation and meal scheme in Florø during shift periods Covered travel to and from work Contact information Simen Reksten Solheim, Operativ leiar, 99533482, simen.solheim@fjord1.no Sigrunn Hellebust, Rekrutteringsmedarbeidar, 47330488, sigrunn.hellebust@fjord1.no Workplace Strandavegen 6900 Florø Key information: Employer: Fjord1 - Maritim Drift

Reference no.: 5192546811 Position percentage: 100% Permanent Application deadline: 29.10.2026