Captain

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Contacts the main office in Celebration to request any assistance that may be necessary.

• Adheres to Company policies and standards, in addition to applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

• On board motivation, implementation and observance of the SMS. 

• Sees that all corrective actions required are implemented in a timely fashion and verifies the effectiveness of the corrective action.

• Responsible for seeing that all documentation relevant to the SMS is maintained onboard in accordance with Company procedures and that specified requirements of the SMS are observed.

• Sees that all Crew Members are aware of and properly motivated in the observance of the Company’s Safety and Environmental Protection Policies.  This is accomplished by:

• Monthly safety meetings

• Video and publication information

• On board suggestion programs

• Regular information sessions between Department Heads

• Training new, newly promoted, and returning Crew Members

• Responsible for reviewing the SMS and reporting any deficiencies to the DPA in accordance with the procedures in SMS 1 Safety Management.

• When issuing orders, standing orders, or instructions, does so in a clear, simple and concise manner.  

• Is present on the Bridge when entering or leaving port, docking and un-docking and at any other times when the safety of the ship may be questioned.

• Sees that no changes are made in the Manning Levels without the authority of the Company.

• Accountable for the efficient operation and maintenance of the ship and its equipment.

• Responsible for the welfare of the Crew.

• Responsible for the combined ship’s budget and continually monitors all expenditures incurred by the budget Officers to see that they are within the limits of the approved budget.

• Sees that that no Crew Members including the concessionaire’s working on board, are terminated without a Captain’s hearing. 

• When taking over command, reviews the ship's documents and certificates and sees that the vessel is fully manned and certified to go to sea.  
• Upload own standing orders into the electronic logbook and advises all Deck Officers to read and acknowledge in the NAPA Logbook system.
• Inspects the vessel regularly as required by the vessel's Flag State 

• Responsible for the ship’s supply of narcotics, via the ship’s doctor, which are under control and under strict inventory accounting at all times.

• Special responsibility to educate the Staff Captain in maneuvering the ship, to see that the Staff Captain is capable of commanding the ship safely. 

• Follow the sailing schedules printed in the brochures, but never at the expense of safety.

• Provide professional and social guidance to subordinates by exemplary personal behavior.

• Emergency Duties as specified in the ship Assembly Plan.

• SMS responsibility for upholding the general safety management responsibilities in areas and operations under their control.

Basic Qualifications

• Have previous relevant experience

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmental requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Additional Information

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel 
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities, and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan 
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control 
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations 

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) 
• Complete a pre-employment medical 
• Obtain a criminal background check 
• Bring approved work shoes 

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Maritime and Cruise Operations
• Job Type: Full Time