Captain

Bristol Wave Seafoods, LLC; Unalaska (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Wave Seafoods, LLC in Alaska seeks a USCG-licensed captain to serve as backup to the vessel captain. The role requires safe navigation, supervising gear handling, and enforcing safe practices while collaborating with the operations team to refine the business plan.

Working at sea is demanding with long remote rotations; compensation is crew share based on net sales (about 40% to officers and crew). Travel and lodging are arranged and paid by the company.

Qualifications

• USCG 500 GT near coastal fishing master's license required.
• Ability to navigate effectively and comply with regulations.
• Supervise handling of all gear and maintain vessel safety.
• Conduct safety drills and ensure proper record-keeping.
• HACCP certification required; drug screenings administered.
• Coordinate with operations and HR for crew matters.

Responsibilities

• Act as backup to vessel captain and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Safely navigate the vessel and supervise gear handling.
• Maintain safe practices aboard and lead safety drills.
• Collaborate with operations to refine the business plan.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and company policies.

Skills

USCG License 500GT

Navigation Skills

Gear Supervision

Safety & Drills

HACCP

Drug Screen Cert

Job description

The captain is a USCG licensed officer who serves as the backup to the vessel captain. Captains must be able to safely navigate the vessel, supervise the handling of gear, maintain safe practices, and work with the Bristol Wave operations team to continually refine and improve the business plan.

Working in the Bering Sea

Working at sea is physically and mentally challenging and requires long hours in remote locations, often several days' travel from the nearest port. Our deck and processing crews work 16-hour shifts, 7 days a week. Most trips average 4-5 weeks in duration, but depending on the fishing season, catch rates, weather, vessel size and other factors, trips can be as short as 10-12 days or as long as 60+ days. Crew members generally work multiple trips (2 months or longer) in a single rotation.

Compensation, Travel & Expenses

Payroll is crew share percentage. Crew share calculations are based on the net adjusted sales. Net sales are calculated by accounting for certain operating costs such as bait, fuel, observer expenses, etc. 40% of net sales go to the officers and crew.

All travel for officers is arranged and paid for by the company, including flights, hotels, and meals while traveling.

Requirements

• USCG Licensing required: 500 GT near coastal uninspected fishing master's license (or greater)
• Ability to navigate effectively and familiarity with all related regulations
• Ability to supervise handling of all gear
• Ability to maintain safe practices aboard the ship and conduct safety drills
• Drill Instructor certification required
• HACCP certification required
• Proper allocation of crew shares based on performance
• Maintaining of discipline in accordance with company policy
• Administering of required random and post-accident drug screenings - specimen collector certification required
• Proper handling of paperwork and communications with central office
• Willingness to work with operations and human resources