Deckhand - Gulfport

EN Bisso Mississippi LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. is looking for a Deckhand to support vessel operations and assist the Vessel Master with line handling, dockings, and lookout duties.

The role emphasizes a strong commitment to health, safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. The position follows a 7–7 schedule on the vessel, with shifts that may be 9, 12, or 24 hours long depending on operations.

Qualifications

• Meet Coast Guard and Seafarer’s International Union physical standards.
• Obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) and Merchant Marine Credential (MMC).
• On-time for crew changes and not leaving the vessel without proper relief and permission.

Responsibilities

• Make up lines for vessel handling and assist with dockings, sailings, or shifting.
• Stand lookout and perform tasks to carry out duties such as line handling, splicing, and throwing lines.
• Maintain radio watch when required; perform vessel cleaning, sanitation, and general maintenance.
• Prepare meals as directed by the Master and perform other cleaning chores as directed.
• Report hazardous conditions to the master and take on-the-spot corrections when capable.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Master.

Job description

• Job Category Vessel
• Employee Type Vessel Hrly

Description

A. DECKHAND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES

• The Deckhand is directly responsible and accountable to the Vessel Master or his relief, working directly under him and following his instructions.
• The Deckhand is primarily accountable for his own health, safety, cleanliness and personal hygiene. He/she must be familiar with company policies, procedures, safety rules, and regulations and must abide by them at all times.
• The Deckhand must be able to meet Coast Guard and Seafarer’ International Union physical standards at all times.
• The Deckhand must obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identity Card (TWIC), a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) and Clinic Card. Failure to have these credentials in your possession when reporting for work will result in employee discipline.
• The Deckhand must be on time for crew change and cannot leave the vessel without a proper relief and without permission from the Operations Manager or Port Captain.

B. DECKHAND DUTIES

The Vessel Master must ensure that the deckhand performs the proper duties. These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operational Duties
  • Making up the lines for vessel handling;
  • Assisting the vessel in making dockings, sailings, or shifting;
  • Standing lookout; and
  • Performing the various tasks necessary to carry out the above, such as making up lines, line handling, including splicing and throwing lines,
  • Maintain radio watch when required.
• Maintenance Duties
  • Chipping and painting vessel; and
  • Other equipment maintenance as directed.
• General Sanitation duties inside and outside the vessel as directed;
• Cleaning or scouring the vessel;
• Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley;
• Cleaning the heads and companionways;
• Prepares meals as directed by the Master of the vessel, and;
• Performing other any cleaning chores as directed by the Master.
• Safety Duties
  • Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the master and making “on-the-spot” corrections when capable.
• Other Duties as directed by the Master.

C. DECKHAND SCHEDULES

• The work week and schedule will vary by location however, typically our Deckhands work a “7 & 7” schedule, which means the deckhand works seven days on the boat and then has seven days off unless they are making an offshore trip.
• During the time on the boat, the boat may be operated either 9, 12, or 24 hours a day.
• The deckhand works at least 9 or 12 hours during that period of time or as otherwise directed by the vessel’s Master.

E.N. Bisso & Son, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.