Full Time | Pay rate: $750/day

1600T license or greater. OICNW required.

Position summary

The Master of Seaward Explorer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, as well as the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Master must have a deep understanding of maritime law, regulations, and procedures, as well as the ability to make sound decisions in a variety of situations. Seaward Explorer operates as a for-hire multi-purpose work vessel, the Master is responsible for providing charter clients a safe and effective platform to conduct operations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate and manage vessels within the legal requirements of USCG, FCC, IMO-HSC, Class Society, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Assure that the appropriately trained crew are aboard and assigned to the Watch Quarter Station Bill as per USCG regulations and company operating procedures.
• Perform all required pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as outlined by company policy.
• Perform all vessel underway duties as outlined by company policy.
• Ensure the vessel has all required charts and publications for the serviced route.
• Supervise and confirm proper and safe mooring of the vessel to provide the appropriate level of safeguarding the significant capital investment.
• Participate in the process of interviewing, training, and evaluating Relief Captains, Mates, Abs, and other deck department personnel.
• Compile, review, and maintain all vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by law and company policy.
• Serve as onboard Risk Manager and take corrective actions per company policy and as critical situations require.
• Provide for the safety and appropriate training of marine and non-marine crew.
• Maintain a strong interest in the vessel, its crew, and equipment and manage it accordingly.
• Participate in the maintenance and update of the Operations Manual in consultation with Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Conduct drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as mandated by company policy and regulations.
• Conduct Safety audits both as mandated by company policy and as circumstances require. Supervise the coordination of corrective action indicated as a result of safety audits.
• Monitor, review, and where necessary schedule Mariners to ensure that proper manning levels are maintained and that pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Ensure that the performance and behavior of Officers and crew meet legal and professional requirements.
• Provide discipline for infractions of policy by crewmembers under the supervision of the Master.

Requirements & qualifications

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
• Minimum 1600 Ton Masters License
• OICNW required
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Valid TWIC Card
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Ability to pass a written exam