Ferry Captain Liberty Landing Ferry

Training Resources Limited; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Training Resources Limited seeks a Master on navigational command for USCG-inspected small passenger vessels operating between the New York and New Jersey waterfronts. You will ensure safety of crew and passengers, manage watch routines, and uphold environmental respect.

You will supervise deckhands and enforce regulations, while maintaining logs and handling guest inquiries. The role requires an Inland Masters license (50 ton or more passengers), a TWIC card, and a valid NY/NJ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• USCG Inland Masters (50 ton / six or more passengers) or equivalent.
• TWIC Card.
• Possess and maintain a current New York or New Jersey Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Two years of boat handling experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of foreign language is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate the vessel with due regard for standards of watch standing and seamanship.
• Assign crew work appropriate for their classification.
• Conduct safety meetings per Liberty Landing Ferry policy for safe operation.
• Counsel and discipline crew regarding performance issues.
• Directly supervise deckhands in safety, security, and training.
• Discipline crew members who fail to adhere to policy or USCG regulations.
• Maintain vessel operations and logs, personnel reports, and ship records.
• Routinely conduct drills per US Coast Guard regulations.
• Inspect vessel areas for unsafe conditions and conduct accident investigations.
• Observe and evaluate crew performance under command.
• Wear Liberty Landing Ferry uniform when guests are present.
• Oversee cash handling aboard the vessel.
• Follow all USCG regulations and Navigational Rules of the Road.
• Assist guests with service and schedule inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure deck and engine room preventative maintenance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Seamanship

Crew supervision

Customer service

Education

USCG Inland Masters license (50 ton or more passengers)

Job description

Position Summary:

Operates United States Coast Guard Inspected Small Passenger Vessels between the New York and New Jersey Waterfront, on routes in a manner that ensures the Safety and Security of the Crew, Enjoyment of the Passengers, and Respect for the Environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the Master in Navigational Command, operates the vessel with due regard for proper Standards of Watch Standing and Wheelhouse Resources Management in accordance with the practice of good seamanship.
• Assign each crew member work appropriate for his classification.
• Conducts Safety Meetings in conformance with Liberty Landing Ferry policy, to ensure a routinely efficient and safe operation of the vessel at all times and the proper use of equipment during any possible onboard emergency.
• Counsel and Discipline crew members regarding performance issues.
• Directly supervises Deckhands in all areas of Marine Transportation Safety, Security, and Training.
• Discipline crew members who fail to adhere to Company policy or USCG regulations.
• Maintains Vessel Operations and Maintenance Logs, Personnel Reports, and all other Ship’s Business records.
• Routinely conducts Watch Quarter Station Bill Emergency Drills in accordance with US Coast Guard regulations.
• Routinely inspects all areas of the vessel for unsafe conditions, performs accident investigations, and makes safety announcements to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and passengers.
• Shall observe and evaluate the crew under their command.
• Properly wears Liberty Landing Ferry Uniform at all times while in the presence of guests.
• Oversees the cash handling aboard the vessel.
• Follows all U S Coast Guard regulations and has a working knowledge of the Navigational Rules of the Road.
• Assists guests and answers questions in regards to service & schedules.
• Complies with and enforces established policies and procedures.
• Ensures deck and engine room preventative maintenance.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard Inland Masters (50 ton /six (6) or more passengers) or equivalent, FCC Marine Radio Telephony,
• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) Card.
• Possess and maintain a current New York or New Jersey Driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Two (2) years of boat handling experience preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of foreign language is helpful.
• The individual can perform abilities that demonstrate their competence in the practice of good seamanship, instills confidence in the crew, and ensures the safety of the passengers.