Captain, Processing Vessel — Alaska Seafood Ops Leader

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Vessel Captain to direct pre-season and daily operations, ensuring compliance with US laws and company policies while overseeing deck and navigation systems and essential vessel documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, cost-effective project management, and leadership of engineering and deck teams to support production and regulatory compliance in Alaska and beyond.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid USCG Master credential valid for vessels of at least 5,000 GRT with STCW (OICNW & RFPNW) plus required GMDSS endorsement.
• Extensive seafood industry experience preferred; four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the pre-season and day to day operations of the vessel.
• Oversees deck and navigation systems performance; resolves problems with appropriate techniques and concepts.
• Manages required documentation for primary vessel functions.
• Leads training to ensure crew are trained, qualified and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Oversees capital projects including scheduling, budgeting and compliance.

Skills

USCG Master credential

STCW endorsement

GMDSS endorsement

Vessel management

Safety leadership

Alaska navigation knowledge

Crew management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Vessel Captain to direct pre-season and daily operations, ensuring compliance with US laws and company policies while overseeing deck and navigation systems and essential vessel documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, cost-effective project management, and leadership of engineering and deck teams to support production and regulatory compliance in Alaska and beyond.