Job Description

The Nautical Crewing Coordinator (NCC) acts as the central link between HR, Planning, and Fleet Operations to ensure river cruise ships are fully and cost-effectively crewed year-round. Responsible for day-to-day crew planning, onboarding, and supporting recruitment processes, the CM ensures staffing aligns with operational demands and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Crew Rotation (≈ 60%)

• Monitor and maintain real-time crew status per vessel
• Coordinate crew schedules and ad hoc changes in collaboration with the Planning Team
• Input and track changes in planning tool; manage extra days and planning accuracy
• Partner with Corporate Captains on rapid crew replacement (e.g., sick leave, accidents)
• Responsible for the planning for internal training programs
• Monitoring of the planning emails

Cross-functional / Admin (≈ 20%)

• Maintain key planning tools: Corporate Overview, Duty Control and ABACUS/AbaPlan
• Support administrative processes tied to crewing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, inland navigation experience is required
• 2+ years in crewing, scheduling, or comparable operational planning
• Familiarity with HRIS/crew planning software

Core Competencies

• Planning Precision: Translates shifting needs into structured rosters
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Manages multiple internal priorities with tact
• Data Discipline: Maintains consistency across systems and documents
• Crisis Management: Provides swift, cost-efficient crew solutions
• Languages: Fluent in English (spoken & written); Dutch, German or other languages is a plus
• Strong administrative and communication skills

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

• Director HR Crew, Planning Manager, Corporate Captain, Corporate Fleet Manager, Nautical & Technical Directors, HR Managers

External:

·         Pilots and Crewing agencies

Only Candidates who meet the specified requirements outlined above should apply.

Please forward your CV, in English, to the following email

CYadmin@rivertechgroup.com

If you do not receive any communication regarding the position within 15 to 20 working days after the closing date, you may assume that you haven’t been shortlisted. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Thank you,

HR Management

Rivertech

How to Apply

Interested candidates are kindly requested to send their CV to the HR Manager at CYadmin@rivertechgroup.com.

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About Company

Rivertech Ltd

Rivertech delivers best-in-class nautical and technical support for European-based luxury river cruisers, tailored to the needs of demanding, discerning, and international guests. With three locations in Europe and over 15 years of experience, we employ well over 500 employees and majority of our experts are captains, engineers, and sailors who work on board and receive solid backup and assistance from our offices. Our shoreside offices are based: • in Arnhem, Netherlands • in Zug, Switzerland, and • in Limassol, Cyprus