Captain - Liberty Landing Ferry

Hornblower Corp; Communipaw, Jersey City (NJ, NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Landing Ferry seeks an experienced Master to operate USCG-inspected small passenger vessels between the New York and New Jersey waterfronts. You will ensure safety, security, and environmental respect while delivering high-quality guest service.

Responsibilities include commanding the vessel, directing crew, conducting safety drills, maintaining logs, and coordinating maintenance. A current Inland Master license, FCC radio, TWIC, and NY/NJ driver’s license are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• USCG Inland Masters (50 ton) or equivalent for 6+ passengers
• FCC Marine Radio Telephony certification
• TWIC card required
• Current NY or NJ driver’s license with clean driving record
• 2 years boat handling experience preferred
• Customer service experience is helpful
• Knowledge of foreign language is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate vessel in compliance with USCG rules and safe seamanship
• Assign tasks to crew according to classifications
• Conduct safety meetings and drills to ensure safe operations
• Supervise deckhands and enforce company policies and USCG regs
• Maintain vessel operation and maintenance logs and records
• Monitor safety, security, and passenger comfort onboard
• Answer guest questions about service and schedules
• Perform routine inspections for hazards and oversee preventative maintenance

Skills

USCG Inland Masters 50 ton

FCC Marine Radio Telephony

TWIC Card

Driver’s license (NY/NJ)

Boat handling experience

Customer service

Foreign language (helpful)

Job description

Position Summary:

Operates United States Coast Guard Inspected Small Passenger Vessels between the New York and New Jersey Waterfront, on routes in a manner that

ensures the Safety and Security of the Crew, Enjoyment of the Passengers, and Respect for the Environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the Master in Navigational Command, operates the vessel with due regard for proper Standards of Watch Standing and Wheelhouse Resources Management in accordance with the practice of good seamanship.
• Assign each crew member work appropriate for his classification.
• Conducts Safety Meetings in conformance with Liberty Landing Ferry policy, to ensure a routinely efficient and safe operation of the vessel at all times and the proper use of equipment during any possible onboard emergency.
• Counsel and Discipline crew members regarding performance issues.
• Directly supervises Deckhands in all areas of Marine Transportation Safety, Security, and Training.
• Discipline crew members who fail to adhere to Company policy or USCG regulations.
• Maintains Vessel Operations and Maintenance Logs, Personnel Reports, and all other Ship’s Business records.
• Routinely conducts Watch Quarter Station Bill Emergency Drills in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations.
• Routinely inspects all areas of the vessel for unsafe conditions, performs accident investigations, and makes safety announcements to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and passengers.
• Shall observe and evaluate the crew under their command.
• Properly wears Liberty Landing Ferry Uniform at all times while in the presence of guests.
• Oversees the cash handling aboard the vessel.
• Follows all U S Coast Guard regulations and has a working knowledge of the Navigational Rules of the Road.
• Assists guests and answers questions in regards to service & schedules.
• Complies with and enforces established policies and procedures.
• Ensures deck and engine room preventative maintenance.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard Inland Masters (50 ton /six (6) or more passengers) or equivalent, FCC Marine Radio Telephony,
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) Card.
• Possess and maintain a current New York or New Jersey Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Two (2) years of boat handling experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of foreign language is helpful.
• The individual can perform abilities that demonstrate their competence in the practice of good seamanship, instills confidence in the crew, and ensures the safety of the passengers.

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Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations.