Captain - Marine

Savage Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Savage Services is seeking a Vessel Master to command and oversee operations for ATB/tank vessel duties in U.S. waters. You will lead the crew, ensure safety, environmental compliance, and efficient operations while maintaining regulatory standards.

You will supervise multiple departments, manage costs and maintenance, and ensure crew readiness and seaworthiness. A strong background in MT/ATB operations and STCW compliance is required.

Qualifications

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with international and national endorsements.
• Must hold STCW endorsements: OICNW, PSC, GMDSS, Advanced Fire Fighting, First Aid/Medical Care, Vessel Security Officer.
• Master 1 GRT Oceans or higher; Master Towing; Tankerman PIC (Barge) preferred.
• Valid USCG/STCW medical certificate.
• TWIC card and U.S. Passport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crew to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally conscious operations.
• Steer and operate vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
• Dock and undock vessel maneuvers through narrow spaces.
• Maintain clear communication among crew during stressful situations.
• Inspect equipment and systems for safe operations.
• Supervise departments and manage costs, maintenance, and vessel upkeep.
• Notify Company of seaworthiness, safety, environment, and security issues.
• Adhere to all regulations including Flag State, Class, Port State, and HSSEQ System.
• Train and evaluate crew; ensure presence of all officers during working hours.
• Seek Marine Superintendent approval to be away from vessel for over 12 hours in port.

Education

Maritime Academy

Five years of tank vessel experience

Job description

The Master has overriding authority and control on board his/her vessel at all times either at sea or in port. He/she is directly responsible for all actions and procedures occurring on board that may affect the interests of the Company.

Responsibilities / Job Duties:

• Oversee crew to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally conscious, and efficient operations
• Steer and operate vessel utilizing radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses
• Dock and undock vessel maneuvering through narrow spaces
• Communicate among crew members during highly stressful situations
• Performance of inspection of all equipment and systems necessary for safe, operations
• The Master will supervise each department on board the vessel and be responsible for the economic maintenance and operation of the vessel, including authorization of overtime expenditures for all departments, cargo and ballasting operations oversight and tracking of vessel certificates.
• The Master is to notify the Company of any cases affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel, safety of the vessel and crew, quality of the environment as affected by the vessel, security of the vessel, and quality of service provided to the Customer.
• The Master is ultimately responsible for following all regulations and procedures under which the vessel trades, including but not limited to: Flag State, Class, Port State, the Company HSSEQ Management System
• The Master is considered an extension of the Company and an integral member of the management team. As such, he or she is responsible for the training and evaluation of the crew under his or her leadership. Besides the responsibilities listed above, the Master is responsible for cost management, vessel maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness, safety awareness and indoctrination, effective communication and harmony on the ship, and appearance and sobriety.
• The Master is responsible for ensuring that all members of the crew are on board the vessel during regular or assigned working hours, whether the ship is in port or at sea. At no time in port should the officers of an entire department be away from the vessel. Masters must receive permission from the Marine Superintendent to be gone for over 12 hours from the vessel while in port.

• Responsibilities are not all inclusive and may change based on the needs of the company.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages.
  Note: Submit a copy of your current MMC with your online application.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements:
• Must hold the following International STCW Endorsements:
  • OICNW (STCW II/1 or II/2, II/3), Proficiency in the use of survival craft (PSC) (STCW VI/2), GMDSS (STCW IV/2) is preferred, Adv Fire Fighting (STCW VI/3), First Aid and Medical Care (STCW VI/4), Vessel Security Officer (STCW VI/5).
• Must hold the following National Endorsements:
  • Master 1,00 GRT upon Oceans or higher
  • Master Towing upon Oceans
  • Tankerman PIC (Barge) Dangerous Liquid Cargoes preferred
• Must hold a valid USCG/STCW medical certificate.
• Must hold a valid TWIC card and U.S. Passport

Education/Experience:

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• Maritime Academy graduate preferred
• Five years of experience as petroleum ATB Master or other tank vessel experience preferred
• ABS Nautical Systems NS5 experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work in confined spaces, carrying heavy tools, climbing and descending ladders, consistently asked to lift and carry loads at least 40 pounds
• Must have current USCG STCW Medical Certificate, renewed every 2 years

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