A shipping company with a long tradition of apprenticeship training.
Interested in an apprenticeship at DDSG Blue Danube?
For any questions about our apprenticeship opportunities and the application process, Claudia Hermann will be happy to assist.
Contact details:
Claudia Hermann
DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH
Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 588 80-444
E-mail: lehre@ddsg-blue-danube.at Opens in new window
To complete an application, the following documents are required. Please have all documents ready in digital format (PDF or scanned copy) before uploading:
Thank you for your interest in an apprenticeship with DDSG Blue Danube.
The application period for apprenticeships starting in 2027 is expected to begin towards the end of 2026. Applications can only be accepted and processed from that time onwards.
Until then, we kindly ask for your patience and look forward to welcoming motivated applicants in the near future.
Are you interested in starting an apprenticeship with DDSG Blue Danube and would like to get to know our company? As part of the application process for an apprenticeship position, candidates may have the opportunity to spend a week gaining practical experience on board following a successful interview. This provides valuable insight into daily operations and the wide range of activities within our company.
Please note that opportunities to gain practical experience are offered exclusively as part of the apprenticeship application process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Training Objective: Apprenticeship as an Inland Waterway Deckhand
Career Opportunities: Inland Waterway Deckhand, Helmsperson. With additional training: Captain.
In addition to a comprehensive apprenticeship program, DDSG Blue Danube offers a range of attractive benefits, including free lunch on board, a Top Youth Ticket valid in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, work uniforms, and full coverage of all course and examination fees required for the additional qualification to become a captain.
Additional allowances may apply depending on the area of work and assignment.
DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH is among Austria’s recognised training companies and has been awarded the distinction of a Vienna Top Apprenticeship Employer.
As one of only 142 apprenticeship employers, DDSG Blue Danube received this quality seal in recognition of its outstanding training standards and was awarded the distinction for the period from 2016 to 2023.
In addition to a basic technical understanding, reliability, teamwork, punctuality and a sense of responsibility are essential. A willingness to travel, resilience in all weather conditions and an interest in working on and around the water are equally important.
In short, we are looking for motivated young people who enjoy working with others, are ready to take responsibility and are eager to start a varied apprenticeship in the shipping industry.
With Playmit Opens in new window, applicants can demonstrate their skills and knowledge. The certificates earned strengthen an application, highlight motivation and commitment, and increase the chances of securing an apprenticeship or job opportunity with DDSG Blue Danube.
The three-year apprenticeship as an Inland Waterway Deckhand is the first step towards a career on the bridge. This diverse hands-on training on board provides a solid foundation for a career in shipping, with opportunities to progress all the way to becoming a Captain.
Those who successfully complete their apprenticeship and have reached the age of 21 can take the next step toward becoming a captain and begin their journey towards earning the coveted four stripes on their uniform.
