Mate - Seaward Services at Hornblower Group in Location not listed

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary:
The Mate will assist the Master on the Seaward Endeavor or Seaward Explorer with the management and safe operation of the vessel in a fashion that exceeds the highest standards within the industry. The Mate will also consider guest and team member safety a prime responsibility to be safeguarded at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain duties of Officer of the Watch set by the Master (watch schedule). The watch schedule may be altered by the Master to suit the trade of the vessel but must comply with STCW requirements for watch keeping.
• Determining the vessels stability, cargo limitations with all related weight calculations to determine the requirements of the vessel’s stability.
• Liaising with shore authorities, client representatives and ensure that the Master’s Standing Orders are complied with and signed upon joining.
• Assist the Master in coordinating and monitoring the performance of all work on the vessel in compliance with all relevant rules, regulations, and policies, procedures and work.
• Crew training and monitoring in the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to ensure that proper JSA or Pre-Task Planning has been performed.
• To be familiar with all details of emergency plans, stations, and arranged procedures onboard. These details are to be communicated to all crewmembers as needed.
• To be familiar with the location and use of all lifesaving, firefighting and emergency Training in the use of all equipment listed in the SOLAS and Company Training manuals. This training is mandatory and shall be duly recorded by the Master or his designee.
• Assist the vessel Master in keeping order and assist in keeping good crew morale.
• Assigning tasks to the deck department during his or her shift.
• Supervise the lowering and weighing of the vessel’s anchor(s).
• Scheduling, supervising and participating in emergency drills, coordinating crew and persons other than the crew at muster points.
• Supervising persons other than the crew in the event of an actual emergency.
• Assist the Master in the training all crewmembers, while promoting the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental Policy.
• Continuously improve their applicable skills relating to Seaward Services Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System, (including preparing for emergencies).
• Assist in the organizing of watch schedules and follow any lawful order and complete duties delegated or assigned by the Master.
• Perform all duties in a professional, seaman-like manner while practicing and promoting high safety, environmental and Client relations standards.
• Strive to provide the best service possible for Seaward Services.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1600 ton Mate Endorsement or greater
• STCW 95 Certificate with the following endorsements: II/4, VI/1 and VI/2
• GMDSS Certificate
• OICNW
• PSC
• VSO
• Medical First Aid Provider
• Radar Endorsement with ARPA
• Valid United States Passport
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Copy of DD Form 214, if Veteran Status
• Five (5) years’ experience as a licensed Mate or Master in ocean service demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility or an equivalent degree from a Maritime Academy in combination with command experience.
• Excellent career record in the marine industry.
• Possess and demonstrate superior ship-handling skills relevant to the operation of a high- speed diesel powered waterjet propelled car/passenger ferry.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office 2010 or newer (Word, Excel, and Project) in conjunction with administrative skills.
• Will be required to serve on board high speed transport craft operated at high speeds in rough water and must be physically able and conditioned to endure the rigors of these operations.
• Possess and demonstrate superior leadership/management skills.
• Possess and demonstrate superior ship-handling skills.
• Possess excellent general seamanship skills.
• Provide proven training, mentoring, counseling and coaching skills.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrate well- developed inter-personal skills, to include maintaining quality working relationships with other employees and the public during the course of work.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work.
• Demonstrate initiative and an ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Be able to pursue and complete multiple assignments under time constraints and in an environment subject to many distractions.
• Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability, performance under pressure and other skills necessary during routine operation or emergency response aboard a high capacity motor vessel.
• Training and experience in the operation of onboard control, communication, lifesaving, navigation and fire-fighting systems.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to operational problems.
• Be able to design and implement training, mentoring, coaching and counseling programs and sessions.
• Thoroughly understand all pertinent regulations and laws under which the vessel operates.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be a United States Citizen (it is not customary of the company to sponsor visas).
• Present a neat and well-groomed personal appearance commensurate with professional maritime standards.
• Must wear Company uniform and required safety equipment.
• Maintain compliance with USCG licensing requirements including physical standards.
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