Ferry Captain

Hornblower Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower NYC Ferry is seeking a Captain to operate our vessels safely and efficiently across five boroughs, supervising the crew and delivering excellent service to commuters and tourists in New York Harbor.

You will direct vessel operations under USCG rules, lead safety inspections, manage crew performance, and ensure COI readiness while working in varied weather aboard our modern, fuel-efficient ferries.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• USCG license: Captain of Motor Vessels, 100 GT Inland Waters.
• TWIC Card or ability to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• DD214 if Veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Direct the ferry’s activities and ensure passengers’ safety and security while underway.
• Operate vessel at economical engine speeds per policy.
• Plan and coordinate safety inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Train and provide feedback for crew performance evaluations.
• Maintain COI inspection readiness and vessel maintenance.
• Ensure safe and environmentally compliant working conditions.

Skills

Superior judgment

Analytical ability

Performance under pressure

Crew management

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

USCG Captain license 100 GT Inland Waters

TWIC Card

First Aid/CPR Certification

Driver's License

DD214

Job description

Position Summary

Sail NYC's rivers and harbors, as you ferry grateful commuters and delighted tourists around the five boroughs on our six routes, spanning over 60 nautical miles! Our ferries are fuel efficient, producing reduced emissions, with an innovative design. The Captain will operate our vessels safely and efficiently while supervising the crew, and ensuring NYC Ferry provides the best customer service on the water.

Ferry Captain - NYC Ferry

FT with benefits | $37/hour

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct the ferry’s activities and ensure passengers’ safety and security while vessel is underway.
• Operate vessel at economic engine speeds, per established policies.
• Plan and coordinate safety inspections of the ferry to insure safe operation of equipment, crew safety and compliance with USCG laws and regulations.
• Train and provide feedback for evaluation of the performance of marine crew.
• Ensure all inspections by the USCG meet the standard (no 835s) insofar as is practicable.
• Ensure vessel(s) maintain a COI inspection ready condition at all times.
• Ensure vessel(s) are kept in appropriate satisfactory condition and maintenance work is done unobtrusively while guests are onboard.
• Maintain and enhance our benchmark status with all inspecting agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations to include station bill assignments.
• Provide required training as needed for working with and proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintain radio watch and monitor VHF channels 13 and 14.
• Guarantee a physically safe and environmentally sound working environment – proper tools, training, training, facilities, and materials for all crewmembers; conduct weekly emergency.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, and respond quickly to various emergencies and situations.
• Work in various degrees of weather and visibility.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• HS Diploma/degree, or equivalent of experience, from an accredited institution.
• Valid U.S.C.G. license endorsed as Captain of Motor Vessels of at least 100 gross tons upon Inland Waters, and ability to maintain.
• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certification, and/or ability to obtain and maintain.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Copy of DD214, if Veteran status.
• Possess and demonstrate superior judgment, analytical ability, performance under pressure and other skills necessary during routine operation or emergency response aboard a motor vessel..
• Thoroughly understand all pertinent regulations and laws under which the vessel operates.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively interact with the passengers, guests, and fellow employees.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to crew management and morale issues
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Prior experience in the Passenger Vessel Industry preferred

Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations.

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