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Inland Waterways Captain Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Binnenschifffahrtskapitän/in

Inland Waterways Captain is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in inland navigation, falling under the industrial and commercial training sector. This apprenticeship qualifies you to safely operate inland vessels and ensure the smooth transport of goods or passengers on rivers and canals.

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What you do

  • Operating and steering inland vessels on rivers and canals.
  • Monitoring and operating technical systems on board (engines, navigation systems).
  • Supervising and coordinating loading and unloading processes.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Communicating with lock keepers, port authorities, and other vessels.
  • Planning routes and calculating travel times.
  • Performing or overseeing maintenance and repair work on the ship.

Requirements

  • Good physical condition and resilience (especially eyesight and hearing).
  • Technical understanding and practical skills.
  • High sense of responsibility and reliability.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Willingness to work shifts and spend longer periods on board.
  • Good spatial reasoning skills and sense of orientation.
  • At least a secondary school certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss).

Career prospects

  1. 1Working as a captain on various types of inland vessels (cargo, passenger, or specialized vessels).
  2. 2Further training to obtain advanced captain's licenses (e.g., for larger ships or specific waterways).
  3. 3Taking on leadership roles in shipping companies or port operations.
  4. 4Specialization in dangerous goods transport or specific vessel types.
  5. 5Working as an instructor for junior personnel.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Inland Waterways Captain Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Inland Waterways Captain Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Inland Waterways Captain Ausbildung?

Good physical condition and resilience (especially eyesight and hearing).; Technical understanding and practical skills.; High sense of responsibility and reliability.; Ability to work in a team and independently..

Where can I find open Inland Waterways Captain Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Inland Waterways Captain

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.