Senior Bridge Officer – Navigation & Safety Lead (Shipboard)

The Walt Disney Company; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Coverage

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line in the United States invites experienced mariners to join as First Officer aboard a Disney vessel. You will serve as the Senior Watch Keeper and the Master's representative on the Bridge, leading the Quartermasters and supporting navigation, safety, and ship operations.

Reporting to the Staff Captain, you will manage navigation planning, equipment, and crew guidance, ensuring strict safety compliance and a culture of exceptional guest experiences.

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

English fluency

Leadership

Job description

Disney Cruise Line in the United States invites experienced mariners to join as First Officer aboard a Disney vessel. You will serve as the Senior Watch Keeper and the Master's representative on the Bridge, leading the Quartermasters and supporting navigation, safety, and ship operations.

Reporting to the Staff Captain, you will manage navigation planning, equipment, and crew guidance, ensuring strict safety compliance and a culture of exceptional guest experiences.