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Kapitän/Kapitänin

Kapitän/in

Grundberuf Law & Economics KldB B 52414

What is Kapitän/Kapitänin?

In Germany, Captains are responsible for managing various marine vessels such as container ships, other cargo ships, official agency vessels, and passenger ships. Their main responsibilities in this profession include ensuring the safety of the crew and preventing the pollution of the marine environment.

Programs that lead to this profession

Law & Economics field →

The profession Kapitän/Kapitänin in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Law & Economics field:

Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Frequently Asked Questions about Kapitän/Kapitänin

Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners

What does a Kapitän/Kapitänin do in Germany?

In Germany, Captains are responsible for managing various marine vessels such as container ships, other cargo ships, official agency vessels, and passenger ships. Their main responsibilities in this profession include ensuring the safety of the crew and preventing the pollution of the marine environment.

Is Kapitän/Kapitänin an Ausbildung or a degree path?

In Germany, "Kapitän/Kapitänin" follows a Grundberuf — an entry-level occupation that requires no formal vocational training or specific degree.

How can I qualify as Kapitän/Kapitänin in Germany?

In Germany, "Kapitän/Kapitänin" follows a Grundberuf — an entry-level occupation that requires no formal vocational training or specific degree. Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Where do Kapitän/Kapitänin typically work in Germany?

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for Kapitän/Kapitänin.

What is the typical salary for Kapitän/Kapitänin in Germany?

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.

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