Able Seaman for Passenger Vessel

ERA Shipping operates and crews 3 vessels on behalf of Strömma Tourism & Shipping;

m/s Prins Carl Philip

m/s Mälar Victoria

m/s Delfin VI

The vessels accommodate up to 300 passengers and operate on both the Saltsjön and Lake Mälaren on regular schedules as well as charter assignments.

Ahead of the summer season, we are seeking new dedicated employees for deck service.

As an able seaman, you are part of the daily operations on board and are included in the vessel's safety crew. Work includes everything from starting machinery, maintaining systems, and mooring work to welcoming guests on board and ensuring their experience is as good as possible. You will work in a team of additional deckhands/seamen and/or captains as well as restaurant staff depending on which vessel you serve on. Great emphasis is placed on teamwork, initiative, communication skills, and a willingness to develop. The work on board is varied and sometimes physically demanding, so good basic fitness is advantageous.

• Qualified able seaman (requirement)
• Engineer Class 8 (requirement)
• Fluent Swedish is a requirement.
• Minimum 18 years old.
• Color vision, good eyesight and hearing (medical certificate for seafarers required).
• Basic safety training required.
• Previous service experience is meritorious.

We offer

• Full-time during the period June-August, part-time May and September.
• Possibility of contract extension in autumn, winter for the right person.
• A strikingly beautiful work environment at sea in Stockholm harbor area, archipelago, and Lake Mälaren.
• Stromma card which gives you discounts and free entry to Stromma's own products and to a range of experiences, not least to the attractions on Djurgården such as Gröna Lund and Skansen.
• A chance to develop in a broad and varied work environment that includes sales, service, technology, restaurant, maritime safety work, and navigation among others.
• Internal training about Stromma as a brand and how we work. The training also includes service, maritime safety, sales systems, contact methods, and working practices among much else. This training is mandatory for serving on board and covers a full day.
• Collective agreement according to Seko's archipelago agreement.

Stromma is the leading provider of experiences in sightseeing and boat tours in Northern Europe.

Our experiences are focused on sightseeing tours, dining cruises as well as activities and excursions for tourists, locals, and companies. Stromma's history dates back to 1809 with a strong tradition of historical and cultural values.