Captain: Safe Navigation Leader on Luxury Vessels

Hornblower Group

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Hornblower Group’s City Cruises division in Boston seeks a Captain responsible for safe operation, maintenance oversight, and crew supervision aboard our high-speed ferry. You will ensure regulatory compliance, accurate passenger counts, and ongoing safety drills, coordinating with the Operations Manager and vessel team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Applicants must hold a minimum 100-ton Master Inland license, TWIC, USCG requirements, and be able to work nights, weekends, and

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.

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 persons on board.
Ensures 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 report any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager.
Captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is 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.
Ensures 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 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.
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 regulation.
Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan.
Additional job duties as assigned.