Chief Mate: Expedition Vessel Navigation & Safety Lead

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including Medical,-DM

401(k) plan with employer match

Room and board when scheduled

Travel Day Pay

Travel Expenses Paid

Travel benefits for employees and

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an experienced Chief Mate to supervise the deck crew aboard our expedition vessels and assist with piloting, navigation, safety, security, and first aid. The role involves training, supervision, and ensuring smooth operations during voyages.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coordinate dockside and at-sea activities, and uphold USCG, ISM/ISPS, and company safety standards on itineraries across Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and other remote

Qualifications

• Mate experience on passenger-carrying vessels, including supervisory responsibility and social interaction with guests.
• Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgement.
• Ability to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
• Personal computer experience: MS Windows applications, and Excel spreadsheet experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes command of the ship in the event the Captain becomes incapacitated.
• Acts as vessel's Security Officer, Safety Officer, and Medical Officer.
• Inspects the vessel for overall cleanliness, including engine room, deck areas, crew quarters, windows and exterior hull.
• Prepares vessel for and attends all U.S. Coast Guard annual dry docks and inspections.
• Assists with annual USCG COI inspections.
• Assists with onboard USCG drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintains professional demeanor with guests, crew, staff, agents, officials and the public.
• Participates in guest activities and public relations such as recaps, dining with guests, etc. as directed by the Captain.

Skills

Crisis management

Voyage planning

Bridge watch keeping

Crew supervision

Navigation

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an experienced Chief Mate to supervise the deck crew aboard our expedition vessels and assist with piloting, navigation, safety, security, and first aid. The role involves training, supervision, and ensuring smooth operations during voyages.

The successful candidate will lead a team, coordinate dockside and at-sea activities, and uphold USCG, ISM/ISPS, and company safety standards on itineraries across Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and other remote