100 Ton Captain (Near Coastal)

Carlsen Mooring LLC; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carlsen Mooring LLC seeks an experienced Ship Captain to oversee crew, safety, and cargo deliveries aboard vessels 80–140 feet operating out of Corpus Christi and Texas ports. Liveaboard, 14/7 schedule, with travel as needed. Responsible for training, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

You must hold a USCG 100 Ton Master license (minimum), TWIC, and U.S. Coast Guard medical cert, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in maritime operations or captaincy.
• Hazard Awareness Training.
• Valid Driver’s License and TWIC.
• USCG certifications as listed in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and navigate vessels 80-140 feet safely.
• Lead, train, and supervise crew; ensure proper staffing.
• Maintain vessel and diesel/generator systems; oversee maintenance.
• Complete pre/post departure checks; maintain logs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety protocols.
• Manage cargo and passenger deliveries; direct rigging and loading operations.
• Oversee risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Emergency response readiness (firefighting, flooding, man overboard).

Skills

Driver's license

TWIC

USCG 100 Ton Master

First Aid/CPR

USCG Medical Certificate

FCC Radio Permit

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

High School degree

5-10 years of experience

Hazard Awareness Training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Role Objectives:

Must work 14/7 (liveaboard) schedule and be willing to travel as needed. The Captain is fully responsible for the safety of the crew, passengers, and vessel. The Captain is expected to ensure that all cargo and passenger deliveries are completed safely and in a timely manner. The Captain will conduct and oversee vessel maintenance. The Captain is expected to direct, supervise, and train the crew. The Captain is directly responsible for the operational condition of the vessels as well as the overall appearance (neat, clean, and painted). Required to report all accidents/incidents, to management. Vessels range between 80-140 feet, primary ports are Corpus Christi, Houston/Galveston, Port Arthur.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Complete Pre and Post Departure checks.
• Safely operate, navigate, maneuver vessel.
• Ensure proper crew training/staffing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot diesel engines/generators.
• Complete and lead risk assessments prior to work.
• Keep accurate vessel logs (Including but not limited to)
  • Passenger logs
  • Maintenance logs
  • Oversee and ensure basic vessel/engine/generator maintenance is completed.
  • Pre and post departure checklist logs
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred.
• Ability to operate a crane preferred.
• Direct rigging, loading/offloading operations of the vessel.
• Safely complete cargo and passenger deliveries alongside ships.
• Emergency Response (firefighting, flooding, person in water, and abandon ship)
• Familiar with jet drive propulsion.
• Familiar with quad engine propulsion.
• Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Valid Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC.)
  • Valid 100 Ton USCG Near-Coastal Master’s License (minimum).
  • Valid USCG Approved First Aid/CPR.
  • FCC Marine Radio Operator’s Permit preferred.
  • Valid USCG Medical Certificate.
  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Leadership skills.
• Education/Experience:
  • High School degree or equivalent or another related field required.
  • 5-10 years of experience
  • Hazard Awareness Training
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to Lift/Carry/Push/Pull up to 100lbs.
  • Ability to climb stairs/ladders. Ability to Stand for Extended Periods.
  • Operate motor vehicles.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to hard hat, steel-toed safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, safety glasses, goggles and full body coveralls.
  • Ability to work around moving machinery.
  • Ability to perform under stress, under pressure, and/or in emergency situations.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (Cold or Heat).
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, reason logically, and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to comprehend, remember, and follow verbal and written directions and comply with Company policies, procedures and standards.
  • Ability to work at heights (scaffolding or ladders).
  • Ability to work in noisy environments.
  • Ability to work as a team, communicate and interact with others in a professional manner, and consider alternative and diverse perspectives.
• Working Conditions:
  • Work near others, usually within a few feet
  • Outdoors and indoors, day and night, as well as over/near water.
  • Requires working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment.
  • Frequently the humidity is above 90%, noise is over 85 decibels, and the light is intense/glare.
  • Potential exposure to open fire/flames/sparks.
  • Constant exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
  • Worker is subject to environmental conditions both inside and outside, with no effective protection from weather, with sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard, and to physical hazards, such as moving parts, vehicles, electricity, heights, and large bodies of deep water.