Captain: Vessel Operations & Safety Leader

Hornblower Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group seeks an experienced Captain to oversee the safe operation, maintenance and condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. You will supervise the crew and direct day-to-day operations in accordance with COI and USCG regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, navigation and safety skills, with the ability to manage training, drills, reporting, and compliance across shifts. Availability for nights, weekends and holidays is expected.

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 MS Office.

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 people on board.
• Ensure 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 USCG, 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 reporting any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. The captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692is 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.
• Ensure 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 in 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. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
• 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 regulations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Emergency Response Plan.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

100-Ton Master Inland

TWIC

First Aid/CPR

Marine Radio Permit

Radar & Navigation

Safety focus

Teamwork

Customer service

Organization

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hornblower Group seeks an experienced Captain to oversee the safe operation, maintenance and condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. You will supervise the crew and direct day-to-day operations in accordance with COI and USCG regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, navigation and safety skills, with the ability to manage training, drills, reporting, and compliance across shifts. Availability for nights, weekends and holidays is expected.