Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) Mate

Patriot Offshore Maritime Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Offshore Maritime Services seeks a skilled Mate for a 27m Incat Crowther Catamaran Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV). The position follows a 2 weeks on/off rotation, primarily serving US East Coast wind projects.

The Mate will operate the CTV when the Master is off watch and lead safety, crew, and daily operations onboard. You must hold USCG Master/100 ton NC endorsement or higher, STCW, TWIC, and a proven track record on similarly sized vessels.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of CTV management, safety, administration, and operations.
• Proven crew management and vessel operations experience.
• USCG Master/NC endorsement or higher and TWIC.
• STCW certifications and medical qualification as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Master in vessel operations and act as watch stander as needed.
• Safely operate the vessel in compliance with USCG, COLREGS, and company policies.
• Mooring, voyages, crew transfers, maintenance planning, and safety drills.
• Lead HSEQ through daily activities and audits, ensuring crew compliance.

Skills

Crew management

Vessel operations

Safety management

Emergency drills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

USCG Master/100 ton NC

Tools

ECDIS

Radar/ARPA

MS Office

Job description

Support the Master on one of the Company’s 27m Incat Crowther Catamaran Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), 2 weeks on/off rotational shift basis. The CTV will primarily be operating on the US East Coast in the wind farm development areas. The Mate will operate the CTV while the Master is off watch.

Location

Vessel is working on US East Coast Wind Projects. It is not a requirement for residence to be in either VA or NY but candidate must be open to travel at company’s expense.

Experience

The CTV Mate must possess an in-depth knowledge of CTV management, safety, administration, and commercial operations, as well as navigational expertise. The CTV Mate must have consistent first-rate crew management skills and be conversant with vessel operations, small vessel handling, operation of the vessel safety management system, new vessel technologies. The CTV Mate will have the opportunity to advance to Master as the company grows the fleet of CTVs.

Key Responsibilities

Support the master in the operations of the vessel, perform the duties of a watch stander and other duties as assigned by the Master, and perform the duties of the Master in the event the Master becomes incapacitated.

Safely operate the vessel in compliance with all USCG, COLREGS, FCC, Class Society regulations and Company Policies.

Safely maneuver and assist in all operations of the CTV, including but not limited to, mooring operations, voyages and transits, personnel transfers, cargo operations, bunkering operations, fuel transfers, other operational missions the CTV may be engaged in under the direction of the Master.

Ensure safety of passengers, crew members, the vessel, and the environment.

Achieve customer and company’s operational objectives in a safe and efficient manner.

Hands on leader of HSEQ ensuring compliance of crew members, passengers and contractors onboard the CTV. Actively lead daily HSEQ compliance including HSEQ discussions, risk assessments, toolbox talks, completing of reports as dictated by the safety management system.

Participate in emergency drills as required. Familiar with use of emergency equipment and ability to instruct others on its use.

Assist Master in the management and assignment of duties to the vessel crew.

Planning, supervision and execution of vessel maintenance activities in accordance with the vessel maintenance plan.

Personnel, crew, contractor and passenger management whilst onboard the vessel.

Maintain all applicable credentials and training as required by regulatory bodies, company policies and customers.

Complete company daily and weekly reports and logs as required and report back to management on regular basis.

Employee will be required to accommodate onboard the vessel overnight during rotation as required by operations.

Assist as directed by the company management team.

Actively prepare for, assist with and participate with audits, inspections, investigations,

Other ad hoc task as required.

Qualifications

If employee does not meet all requirements, company sponsored training may be provided.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3 Years of documented experience as Mate of similarly sized vessel.
• USCG Merchant Mariner’s Credential with 100 ton Near Coastal Master Endorsement or greater.
• USCG issued Medical Certificate
• USCG required DOT Drug Test Compliant
• Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• STCW Basic Safety Training STCW A-VI/1 (Revalidation)
• Combined RADAR & ARPA STCW A-II/1, A-II/2, & A-II/3
• STCW Endorsements (Preferred):
• Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting STCW A-VI/1 & A-VI/3
• First Aid/CPR/AED STCW A-V1/1-3
• Medical Care Provider STCW A-VI/4
• Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch - STCW A-II/4

or

• OIC Navigational Watch and Mates LT 500 GT STCW A-II/3
• ECDIS STCW A-II/1, A-II/2, & A-II/3
• Competence in Survival Craft other than Fast Rescue Boat STCW A-VI/2-1
• Leadership and Managerial Skills STCW A-II/2
• GWO Boat Transfer Certificate – Training will be provided if needed.
• Certified in Crane Operation by OEM. (will be provided by employer)
• Proficient in IMDG Code
• Proficient in use of vessel related technologies, computers Microsoft programs.