Join us

We are moored in our home port Gothenburg during 2024.

As we are currently not on expedition, it is not possible to sail with us, and we do not have any open positions for professional crew. However, stay tuned for opportunities to join us as a volunteer in port.

Sail with us Anyone can sail with us as a paying deckhand and be part of a unique adventure on board the largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship in the world! You are not required to have any sailing experience. Read more
Professional Crew To work and sail on Götheborg of Sweden is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of an exciting project and adventure, in an environment full of passion, creativity and drive. Read more
Volunteer Become a volunteer! Volunteers are essential for the maintenance of the ship when it is not sailing. As a volunteer you get the chance to learn the craftsmanship on board and be part of the adventure. Read more

Latest news

Remember the sailboat rescue in April last year?

07 May 2024

On the 25th of April, off the coast of France just after 4pm, a distress call was sent by the MRCC regarding a sailing vessel that had lost its rudder and was drifting. Being the closest ship to the sailing boat, Götheborg answered the call.

We are looking for guides

10 April 2024

We are looking for guides to work in our team and show the ship to the public. Since our guides need to be able to speak both swwedish and english, the rest of this news will follow in Swedish.

Rig seminar (in Swedish)

28 March 2024

Maritimt i Väst invites you to this spring's rig seminar, which will be held in Swedish by Jens Langert in Götheborg of Sweden's tar-scented premises at Eriksberg, Gothenburg. As usual, Maritimt i Väst offers lunch!

Owner and main partner

Greencarrier Group
Greencarrier is a global group offering logistics solutions all over the world, focusing on knowledge, innovation and sustainable solutions. SOIC and Greencarrier share common values and when we start our journey towards a sustainable future with commerce, shipping and logistics as our base, Svenska Ostindiska Companiet is simply our starting point. We like challenges, and our attitude is:
Yes, it's possible!

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