Coastal/Offshore Hydrographic Vessel Captain

Lnm1968 Llc; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LNM1968 seeks a seasoned Vessel Captain to command survey vessels during hydrographic mapping projects in coastal and offshore waters. You will navigate safely, maintain positioning for surveys, and coordinate with hydrographic teams while ensuring crew safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive maritime experience, strong navigational skills, and the ability to support precise data collection in challenging marine environments.

Qualifications

• USCG License required (25/50/100-ton options acceptable).
• 5+ years commanding commercial or research vessels.
• Strong navigation, piloting, and seamanship skills.
• Experience operating in coastal and offshore environments.
• Proficiency with navigation systems (GPS, radar, chartplotters).
• Valid TWIC and ability to pass background checks.
• Current medical certification and ability to work extended periods at sea.

Responsibilities

• Command and navigate survey vessels in coastal, harbor, and offshore waters.
• Maintain precise vessel positioning and track lines during survey operations.
• Ensure vessel and crew safety in accordance with USCG regulations.
• Coordinate with hydrographic teams on survey planning and execution.
• Monitor weather conditions and make operational decisions accordingly.
• Perform routine vessel maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain vessel logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
• Supervise deck crew and ensure proper safety procedures are followed.

Skills

USCG License

Vessel command

Maritime navigation

TWIC card

Medical certification

Crew safety leadership

Data collection support

Safety compliance

Job description

1099 Contractor Coastal/Offshore Marine Operations

Command survey vessels during hydrographic mapping operations.Navigate coastal and offshore waters safely while supporting multibeamsonar data collection, maintaining vessel systems, and ensuring crewsafety during marine survey missions.

About theRole

As a Vessel Captain at LNM1968, you'll command survey vessels duringhydrographic mapping projects in coastal waters, rivers, harbors,and offshore locations. You'll navigate vessels safely, maintainpositioning for survey operations, coordinate with hydrographicteams, and ensure all maritime safety regulations are followed.

This role requires extensive maritime experience, strong navigationskills, and the ability to work closely with scientific teams.You'll be responsible for vessel operations, crew safety, andsupporting precision data collection in challenging marineenvironments.

KeyResponsibilities

• Command and navigate survey vessels in coastal, harbor, andoffshore waters
• Maintain precise vessel positioning and track lines duringsurvey operations
• Ensure vessel and crew safety in accordance with USCGregulations
• Coordinate with hydrographic teams on survey planning andexecution
• Monitor weather conditions and make operational decisionsaccordingly
• Perform routine vessel maintenance and coordinate repairs
• Maintain vessel logs, inspection records, and compliancedocumentation
• Supervise deck crew and ensure proper safety procedures arefollowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid USCG Captain's License (minimum 25-ton, 50-ton or 100-tonpreferred)
• 5+ years of experience commanding commercial or researchvessels
• Strong knowledge of marine navigation, piloting, andseamanship
• Experience operating vessels in coastal and offshoreenvironments
• Proficiency with electronic navigation systems (GPS, radar,chartplotters)
• Valid TWIC card and ability to pass background checks
• Current medical certification and ability to work extendedperiods at sea

PreferredSkills

• Experience supporting hydrographic or oceanographic researchoperations
• Familiarity with dynamic positioning systems and survey vesseloperations
• Knowledge of tidal predictions, current patterns, and localnavigation
• Marine diesel engine maintenance and troubleshootingskills
• Experience operating in port facilities and restrictedwaterways