Captain

Clear Destination Inc.; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking a vessel captain responsible for safe operation, crew supervision, and regulatory compliance. You will direct daily shipboard activities, ensure proper crew manning, and maintain logs and records according to COI and USCG requirements.

The role requires a 100-TON Master Inland license, TWIC, and First Aid/CPR, with strong navigation and safety focus. Expect night/weekend shifts and ongoing crew training responsibilities on a commercial vessel.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 100-TON Master Inland license.
• USCG and regulatory compliance knowledge required.
• Strong radar and navigation skills essential.
• Excellent safety and teamwork mindset.
• Effective communication with crew and guests.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onboard manager and representative of the company.
• Ensure safe and efficient vessel operation and navigation in all weather.
• Confirm proper manning levels per COI and maintain passenger counts.
• Train crew and ensure compliance with USCG and company policies.
• Report incidents promptly and document maintenance in Wheel-House Software.
• Oversee vessel appearance and cleanliness; conduct safety drills.

Skills

100-Ton Master Inland

TWIC

First Aid/CPR

Marine Radio Operator Permit

Detail Oriented

Radar / Navigation

Safety Focus

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Position Summary:

The captain is responsible for the saft operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the supervisor of the vessel crew. The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.


• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all people on board.


• Ensure that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.


• Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed.


• Responsible to immediately reporting any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. The captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely manner.


• Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.


• Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.


• Ensure periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.


• Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software.


• Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged in a timely manner.


• Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.


• Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.


• Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.


• Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations.


• Ensure strict compliance with Emergency Response Plan.


• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License


• TWIC, First Aid/CPR.


• Marine Radio Operator Permit


• Detail Oriented / situational awareness


• Strong Radar / Navigation skills


• Strong focus on safety and teamwork


• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.


• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.


• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.


• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.


• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.


• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.


• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.


• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.