Senior Bridge Officer - Cruise Ship Navigator

The Walt Disney Company; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a First Officer to serve as Senior Watch Keeper on a Disney vessel. You will lead the Navigation Watch, supervise Bridge duties, coordinate with the Master and Staff Captain, and oversee navigational safety and equipment.

The role requires a Chief Mate unlimited license or higher, 2+ years as Senior Watch Keeper on large cruise vessels, and fluent English. Disney offers a shipboard career in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Chief Mate unlimited license or higher.
• 2+ years' experience as Senior Watch Keeper on medium to large cruise vessels preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm about guiding other team members.

Responsibilities

• Be the Navigation Watch leader on a dual watch with a Junior Deck Officer.
• Purchase and maintain all publications and charts.
• Oversee cruise planning and itineraries, working directly with the Master regarding all navigational matters.
• Oversee mooring stations during arrivals and departures.
• Manage the daily routines of all navigational instruments; report any deficiency to the Staff Captain and Master.
• Oversee all the emergency/pyrotechnic equipment on the Bridge and reporting this on the preventive maintenance system.
• Maintain the on board PC ship-handling simulator.
• Assist the Chief Officer Safety with Crew safety training, maintenance of LSA and FFE.
• Uphold the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under your control.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Safety mindset

Education

Chief Mate unlimited license

Job description

Disney Cruise Line is seeking a First Officer to serve as Senior Watch Keeper on a Disney vessel. You will lead the Navigation Watch, supervise Bridge duties, coordinate with the Master and Staff Captain, and oversee navigational safety and equipment.

The role requires a Chief Mate unlimited license or higher, 2+ years as Senior Watch Keeper on large cruise vessels, and fluent English. Disney offers a shipboard career in a diverse, inclusive environment.