The position
Are you looking for a challenging position on the water combined with freedom, responsibility, and variety? If so, read further to see what Van Oord has to offer.

For Van Oord Grondstoffen B.V. (former Mijnster B.V.) we are looking for a First Mate. You will be, together with the Skipper, responsible for the vessel, her crew, and her cargo. It may be clear that the safety and well-being of the crew are at the top of it. Our barge vessels transport raw materials (sand, clay, gravel) within The Netherlands and Belgium.

Your responsibilities

together with the Skipper, you take care of safe loading, transport, and unloading of the cargo with all the usual nautical operations;
taking care of (preventive) maintenance of the vessel;
moring and harboring the vessel.

Job requirements


  • experience with barge vessels on inland waterways;
  • in possession of a Dienstenboekje with notification of First Mate and Groot Vaarbewijs AB;
  • good command of the Dutch language, both written and spoken;
  • a valid driver’s license;
  • thorough knowledge of MS Office;
  • an independent colleague with a positive and flexible attitude;
  • the willingness to be away from home from Monday till Friday.