Lead Navigation Officer for TSV Training Vessels

Hornblower Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services in Norfolk, VA seeks a Second Mate to serve as navigation officer on TSVRON vessels. Responsibilities include maintaining charts, preparing voyage plans, and reporting progress to the Master.

The role requires STCW- and USCG-credentialed candidates with SECRET clearance preference and Norfolk residency. Ideal candidates will hold a Second Mate license with VSO/VSPSD, be capable with shipboard software, and comply with background, drug, and security checks; expect duties beyond

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
• Security Clearance: SECRET.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain TWIC and CAC.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
• Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as assigned.

Skills

Navigation officer

USCG license

SAT/SEC clearance

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipboard monitoring software

Job description

Seaward Services in Norfolk, VA seeks a Second Mate to serve as navigation officer on TSVRON vessels. Responsibilities include maintaining charts, preparing voyage plans, and reporting progress to the Master.

The role requires STCW- and USCG-credentialed candidates with SECRET clearance preference and Norfolk residency. Ideal candidates will hold a Second Mate license with VSO/VSPSD, be capable with shipboard software, and comply with background, drug, and security checks; expect duties beyond