Nikola Đurđić is a senior deck officer who serves as Staff Captain aboard Borealis for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
As Staff Captain, Đurđić is the ship Master's deputy and one of the most senior members of the deck department. The position supports the Master in the safe operation of the vessel and carries oversight responsibilities involving deck operations, safety management and emergency preparedness.
Career with Fred. Olsen Cruise LinesĐurđić joined Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in July 2018 as a Third Officer aboard Braemar. He later transferred to Borealis and continued progressing through the company's deck-officer ranks.
Before becoming Staff Captain, he spent four years serving as Safety Officer. That role placed him closely within the ship's safety-management structure and provided experience directly relevant to his subsequent promotion.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced his advancement from Safety Officer to Staff Captain in August 2026. The promotion represented the latest stage of a career with the company extending across more than eight years.
Promotion to Staff CaptainIn his own announcement, Đurđić described the promotion as a major professional milestone. He thanked his family for supporting him through the demands of a seagoing career and extended periods spent away from home.
He said he was proud of the journey behind him and ready for the new challenges and miles ahead.
Fred. Olsen's official newsroom identified Đurđić as Staff Captain aboard Borealis in material published on 17 August 2026, when the company became the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board's Seafarer Pledge. The pledge includes commitments to career progression, recognition of maritime skills and improved long-term opportunities for seafarers.
Read Deck7's full report: Nikola Đurđić promoted to Staff Captain at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
Sources: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines promotion announcement, Nikola Đurđić's first-person announcement, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Seafarer Pledge announcement and Crew Center career and promotion report.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has promoted Nikola Đurđić from Safety Officer to Staff Captain, marking the latest step in a career with the company that began aboard Braemar in 2018.
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