Skipper / Boat Master - Quay 2 Quay Ltd

Quay 2 Quay Ltd; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A ferry service provider in the United Kingdom seeks Boat Masters to command and navigate vessels, ensuring safety and operational compliance. Ideal candidates have a strong maritime background, holding certifications such as a Boat Master License and medical certifications. Responsibilities include managing the crew, conducting safety procedures, and maintaining vessel standards. This role offers a full-time contract with a salary range of £45k-60k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Maritime background and experience in vessel operations required.
• Competence in navigation, leadership, management, seamanship and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Command, manoeuvre and navigate the vessel.
• Conduct pre-deployment checks and equipment testing.
• Monitor systems and address operational issues.
• Manage the crew ensuring safety of all persons and equipment.
• Maintain the vessel according to maritime regulations.
• Oversee safety procedures including risk assessments.

Skills

Navigation

Leadership

Seamanship

Maintenance

Education

Boat Master License Tier 2 Level 2

Medical certification ENG1 or ML5

GMDSS Short Range License

Job description

Location:

Onsite - Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.

Quay 2 Quay is a recently established company set up to provide passenger ferry services and tours in and around the Solent in the UK. Starting with a service between Lymington and Yarmouth (Isle of Wight), the company intends to offer greater customer choice using a state‑of‑the‑art boat with enclosed and open passenger accommodation.

The Company is looking to hire Boat Masters to assist with these services.

The ideal candidates will have a maritime background and experience in vessel operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties of Boat Master to command, manoeuvre & navigate the vessel.
• Conduct pre‑deployment checks, equipment testing & weather assessment.
• Monitor systems and address any operational issues.
• Command and manage the crew, ensuring the safety of all persons and equipment.
• Maintain vessels in accordance with maritime regulations and company standards.
• Implement and oversee safety procedures including risk assessments to safeguard the passengers, crew, the vessel, infrastructure, other vessels and the environment.

Minimum Requirements (MSN 1853 refers):

One of the following:

• Boat Master License Tier 2 Level 2, including operation in Cat. D waters of the Solent, allowing carriage of up to 112 passengers between Lymington & Yarmouth (IOW); or
• BML Tier 1 Level 2 plus Special Endorsement for General Passenger Operations; or
• Suitable alternative qualifications (such as UK issued COC or CEC STCW Master, Chief Mate, OOW, including Royal Navy, STCW II/1 & II/2 and relevant fishing certification with a commitment to achieve the required equivalence (see MSN 1853)).

In addition to the above:

• Medical certification ENG1 or ML5 - suitable for solo watchkeeping & lookout duties.
• GMDSS Short Range or Restricted Operators License or higher.
• MCA approved training in Personal Survival; First Aid; Fire Safety; or
• Completion of the relevant MSQ units in lieu of the above 3 courses.

• Competence in navigation, leadership, management, seamanship & maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass background checks.

Desirable

Experience with ferry operations or suitable equivalent; experience in boat handling.

Contract Term:

Permanent.

Contract Type:

Full time, part time considered.

Salary:

£45k-60k depending on experience.

Job Start Date:

Immediate.