captain - water transport

Mercury Transport Inc; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled captain for water transport in West Vancouver. This role involves commanding and operating vessels to ensure the safe transport of passengers and cargo, while supervising deck crews and maintaining navigational equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maritime operations and safety management, along with a Transport Canada Certificate of Competency. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional service on the water, and make a significant impact in the maritime industry.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Transport Canada Certificate of Competency.
• Responsible for ensuring passenger safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Command and operate vessels for transporting passengers and cargo.
• Supervise deck crews and ensure safety regulations are enforced.
• Maintain navigational instruments and oversee cargo operations.

Skills

Ship Command

Navigation

Cargo Handling

Safety Management

Education

Secondary School Graduation Certificate

Tools

Navigational Instruments

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Command and operate ships or vessels to transport passengers and cargo
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of deck crews
• Command and operate coast guard vessels
• Ensure safety and comfort of passengers
• Determine geographical position using navigational instruments, maps and charts
• Direct and oversee the loading and unloading of cargo
• Maintain vessel's navigational instruments and equipment
• Control, steer and navigate a vessel in various waterways
• Enforce regulations in Canadian waters
• Record vessel's progress, weather and sea conditions in ship's log
• Board vessels at berth or from pilot boats to advise ships' captains on the course to steer for safe passage into and out of ports, seaways or other waterways under pilotage authority

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transport Canada Certificate of Competency

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