WORK WITH US

Would you like to spend your summer working aboard traditional passenger boats and on islands in the beautiful Östergötland archipelago?

Skärgårdskompaniet is a small, family-run passenger shipping company operating in the Östergötland archipelago and on the Göta Canal. Each summer, we recruit ship officers, deckhands, boat skippers, harbour hosts and cabin hosts for our seasonal operations.

Our passenger vessels operate from Söderköping, Fyrudden and Arkösund, with services on the Göta Canal and in the Gryt and St Anna archipelagos. We also operate smaller boats for excursions, water taxi services and charter trips.

Please note that Swedish language skills are required for all positions.

Ship officers

As a ship’s master, you are responsible for the vessel, passengers and crew. You will manoeuvre the vessel, supervise the crew and, together with your colleagues, create a safe and enjoyable experience for our passengers.

Depending on the vessel, a Swedish Deck Officer Class VII or VIII (inland trade) certificate, or equivalent Swedish qualification, is required, together with a valid medical certificate for seafarers.

Both newly qualified and experienced officers are welcome to apply.

Deckhands

As a deckhand, you are an important part of both the safe operation of the vessel and the passenger experience. Your duties include mooring and unmooring, assisting passengers, giving safety information and working in the onboard café or bar.

Basic Safety Training and a valid medical certificate for seafarers are required. If you do not already have these, we may be able to help you obtain them before the season.

Working in the archipelago

We also recruit staff for our smaller boats and for our operations on the islands of Harstena, Ämtö and Häradskär.

Most positions are seasonal during the summer. Depending on the role and location, accommodation may be available. We are also interested in hearing from qualified seafarers who are available for only part of the season or for occasional relief work.

Apply

Send your CV and a short introduction to jobb@skargardskompaniet.se. Tell us a little about yourself, which position you are interested in and why you would like to work with us.

We recruit for each summer season and are always happy to hear from qualified seafarers interested in future opportunities.