Licensed Mate (11/16 – 11/21)

Bluepoint Engineering LLC.; Mobile (AL); Presencial; USD 134.000 - 176.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bluepoint Engineering LLC. seeks USCG-licensed 3rd Mate (Unlimited) for an underway assignment originating in Mobile, AL aboard the vessel T-EPF. This is a 12-hour day watchstanding role with a daily rate of $840.

Responsibilities include navigational watchkeeping, safety equipment maintenance, and safe port and cargo operations. Candidates must hold the required licenses and credentials and be able to work Offshore schedules.

Formación

• Current USCG 3rd Mate License (Unlimited) is required.
• Valid TWIC must be in effect.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with current medical Certificate.
• A valid U.S. Passport.
• STCW-95 endorsements appropriate for rank.

Responsabilidades

• Stand Navigational Watchkeeping (Bridge Watch) underway with safe lookout and voyage logging.
• Inspect and log Life-Saving Appliances and Fire-Fighting Equipment for compliance.
• Lead emergency drills and respond to emergencies as assigned.
• Monitor port/anchor watches; assist with cargo loading and draft readings.
• Maintain Deck Log, Port Log, Compass Error Log, Radar Log, and inspection records.
• Assist with anchoring, mooring, unmooring, and training deck cadets.

Conocimientos

Navigational Watchkeeping

Safety Officer

Emergency Response

Port & Cargo Operations Watch

Logbook Maintenance

General Deck Operations

Educación

USCG 3rd Mate License (Unlimited)

TWIC

USCG MMC with medical certificate

US Passport

STCW endorsements

Herramientas

RADAR

ECDIS

AIS

ARPA

Descripción del empleo

Watchstanding role originating in Mobile, AL. Bluepoint requires (2) 3M for this job at $840/day.

VESSEL: T-EPF

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking multiple USCG-licensed unlimited tonnage 3rd Matefor an underway assignment originating in Mobile, AL.

This is a 12 hour/day watchstanding role for $840/day

• Travel – 11/16
• Yard Day- 11/17
• Sea- 11/18
• Sea- 11/19
• Sea- 11/20
• Travel- 11/21

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Navigational Watchkeeping (Bridge Watch): Stand assigned navigation watches underway. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe lookout, operating bridge electronics (RADAR, ECDIS, AIS, ARPA), applying COLREGS (Rules of the Road), executing the voyage plan, and logging weather, traffic, and vessel positions.
• Safety Officer & Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, maintain, and log all Life-Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire-Fighting Equipment (FFE) to ensure compliance with USCG, SOLAS, and ABS regulations. This includes:
  • Lifeboats, life rafts, rescue boats, immersion suits, and life jackets.
  • Portable and fixed fire extinguishers, fire hoses, SCBA gear, and pyrotechnics.
  • Testing emergency alarms, general alarms, and bridge systems regularly.
• Emergency Response & Safety Drills: Lead assigned emergency stations during drills and actual emergencies (e.g., serving as a fire team leader, rescue boat crew, or bringing emergency comms/EPIRBs during abandon-ship scenarios). Conduct safety orientation and familiarization for new crew members.
• Port & Cargo Operations Watch: Stand deck and security watches while in port or at anchor. Monitor line tending, gangway security, ballasting/deballasting operations, and assist the Chief Mate with cargo loading/discharging and draft readings.
• Logbook Maintenance & Administration: Maintain the Deck Log Book, Port Log, Compass Error Log, Radar Log, and record all safety inspection forms, drills, and regulatory maintenance logs accurately.
• General Deck Operations: Assist with anchoring, mooring, unmooring, and bridge preparation prior to departure or arrival. Help train deck cadets and ordinary/able seamen.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• License: Current USCG 3rd Mate License (Unlimited).
• Credentials:
  • Valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential).
  • Valid USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with current medical certificate.
  • Valid U.S. Passport.
  • STCW-95 endorsements appropriate for rank.
• Experience: Experience with watchstadning.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to safely navigate shipboard ladders, work in tight spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs in a shipyard or vessel environment.