2nd Mate, Hawaii

Positions at Sea - UnCruise Adventures; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board when scheduled

Rotation schedule (6-8 weeks sailing)

Credential reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

UnCruise Adventures in Hawaii is seeking a 2nd Mate to join the Safari Explorer this fall. The 2nd Mate serves as Navigation Officer, maintaining bridge operations, piloting, and coordinating safe routes. The position requires expertise in navigation, chart corrections, and bridge watch responsibilities.

The role features 12-hour shifts, 6-8 weeks on, 2-3 weeks off, room and board when scheduled, credential reimbursement, and healthcare benefits once qualifications are met.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel with navigation and bridge watch responsibilities.
• Excellent crisis management skills: act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong time management: handle multiple tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively to present information one-on-one and in small group situations.
• Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods. Determine ship position using GPS, radar, visuals, depth sounders, etc.
• Make entries in navigation and radio logs.
• Assist with docking, piloting, en route, and close-quarters maneuvers as directed by the Captain.
• Navigate to avoid hazards using lights, lighthouses, buoys, and other aids.
• Direct deck staff as needed while on watch.
• Participate in safety training, drills, and shore-side training as required.
• Relieve and/or perform gangway watch as directed.

Skills

Mate experience

Bridge watch

Navigation equipment

Chart corrections

Crisis management

Time management

Effective communication

Voyage planning

Tools

Radar Observer Unlimited

TWIC

CPR/First Aid/AED

Medical Certificate

REAL ID/Passport

Job description

We are a small-ship adventure-based travel company dedicated to creating experiences that connect people with nature, wildlife, and local cultures - we kayak among icebergs,travel to hidden waterfalls, and share air with whales. Every team member plays a role in bringing the adventure to life. Operating seven vessels carrying 22 to 86 guests, we explore destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Baja California , and Costa Rica.

UnCruise Adventures is looking for a 2nd Mate to join the Safari Explorer in Hawaii starting this fall.

• Room and board when scheduled
• Rotation schedule (6-8 weeks sailing with 2-3 weeks off)
• Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)
• Heath care benefits (once qualifications are met)

JOB SUMMARY

The 2nd Mate is considered the Navigation Officer.The 2nd Mate is responsible for maintaining the bridge navigational and communications equipment as well as assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safe route planning, maintaining charts and publications,small boat operations,and general caretaking of the bridge and bridge equipment. The 2nd Mate reports to the Captain and will assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, maintaining navigation/communications equipment, and performing chart corrections.
• Excellent crisis management skills: ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.
• Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively to present information one-on-one and small group situations.
• Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• USCG 100T Master or Mate License, Near Coastal required
• Radar Observer Unlimited
• Valid TWIC
• CPR / First Aid / AED
• Medical Certificate
• Government ID (REAL ID compliant) or Passport

Company provided:

• Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector
• MARSEC Card

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Watch Duty:

• Perform bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods. Determines geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc.
• Make necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
• Handle the vessel, as directed by the Captain, in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.
• Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.
• While on watch the 2nd Mate is the Officer of the Watch, and should direct the deck staff as needed.

Safety and Security:

• Participate in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
• Participate in shore side training as required by the company.
• Relieve and/or perform gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
• Maintain familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.

Small Boat Operations:

• Drive inflatable boats as necessary.
• Assist with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.

Administrative:

• Maintain navigation bridge supply inventories and requisitions.
• Perform chart and publication corrections and maintain vessel's chart inventory.
• Post daily sunrise/sunset times and tide and current information.
• Create Voyage Plan waypoint spreadsheet for Captain's review and approval. Enter voyage itinerary waypoints into GPS.
• Maintain hard copies of all external and shipboard training for each employee onboard.

WORK SCHEDULE

The 2nd Mate works 12 hours per day of varied hours; two 4-hour watches per day plus 4 hours of administrative or small boat activities. However, each workday may vary depending on overall needs of the vessel and/or vessel personnel. This position is likely to require overnight and/or night shift hours.

ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / EMPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE

• Living Conditions -Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
• Length of Work Shift - Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
• Mobility - Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Handling & Strength - Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
• Environmental Conditions - Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
• DOT Drug Testing - In compliance with USCG regulations, must pass a pre-employment drug test and additional in-season testing per federal guidelines.
• Allergens - This position requires working with and/or being around raw and cooked shellfish, cleaning chemicals and other known allergens.
• Medical Review - A medical review is required. Must be medically fit to work onboardfor safetyand compliance.

BASE PAY

• Summer season, $204 / day + $70 tip guarantee. Weekly tip amounts vary, the lowest being $70/day.

Pay Range

$204 - $274 USD

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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