Captain

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Whether you are still dreaming of working on a ship, looking for the best internship on board, or are already sailing and ready for a new challenge: you have come to the right place with us.

Job Description

Whether you are still dreaming of working on a ship, looking for the best internship on board, or are already sailing and ready for a new challenge: you have come to the right place with us. With about two hundred ships - merchant shipping, offshore, towing, and ferries - we have plenty of opportunities.

Looking for the best internship address? Why working on a ship is so much fun?

Singapore this morning, Rotterdam next month, then the Mediterranean Sea. Working on a ship is no ordinary job. It is a profession with tradition, responsibility, and adventure - different every day, worth it every day.

Four reasons why so many people choose a life at sea:

• The variety and adventure of a worldwide working area

Your working area is literally the whole world. You dock in Asian port cities, work with colleagues from all corners of the world, and get to know cultures from the inside. Additionally, you work with advanced ship technology for navigation, propulsion, and logistics. Technology and adventure come together here in a way you won't find anywhere else.

• A good salary and plenty of free time

Salaries in the maritime sector are well above the Dutch average. Captains are even among the top earners in the Netherlands. And the beauty of it: those who sail work approximately half of the year. That means months of continuous time off - for family, traveling, or your own projects. You earn well and still have time left for what matters at home.

• Leadership and independent decisions

On board, you carry real responsibility. You lead international teams, communicate across language and cultural boundaries, and make independent decisions in complex situations. There isn't always someone b...