Licensed Mate: Vessel Safety & Operations Lead

Medium; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room and board

Eligible for 401(k)

Health/Dental benefits after eligible

Shipyard work in port between seasons

Job summary

Glacier Fish Company in the United States seeks a qualified vessel captain to oversee safe operation of a factory trawler, manage the crew, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for navigation, safety drills, and daily log records during long fishing trips.

Requirements include a Coast Guard or equivalent license, 2+ years on H&G vessels in Alaskan waters, and strong leadership under the Master. Base compensation reflects a high base with crew share opportunities.

Qualifications

• Coast Guard License or Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license required (1600 GRT on the Northern Glacier).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience fishing aboard H&G vessels in Alaskan waters.
• Ability to command and oversee the overall safe operation of the vessel and its crew under the Master.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of the factory trawler and the entire vessel crew, under the direction of the master.
• Safely navigate and maneuver the vessel using navigational charts, standard navigational aids and electronic bridge equipment including plotters, radar, radios, depth finders and sonar; ensure compliance with COLREGS and Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel requirements.
• Direct fishing operations at night using knowledge of fishing grounds and workload capacities of the vessel and crew; record daily activities in ship's log.
• Overall responsibility for implementation and support of all company safety and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with the Safety Management System; provide direct supervision of all medical and safety activities on board in person or by delegation to other ship officers.
• Conduct safety drills and safety orientation; ensure compliance with all safety regulations and maintain related record keeping; act as Safety Officer onboard, prepare and maintain station bill details.
• Complete and document Safety/Equipment checks monthly, order navigational publications, charts and update local notice to mariners.
• Act as Fire Team Leader and coordinate fire drills.

Skills

Vessel operation

Safety leadership

English comprehension

Education

Coast Guard License or Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license

2+ years on H&G vessels in Alaskan waters

Job description

Glacier Fish Company in the United States seeks a qualified vessel captain to oversee safe operation of a factory trawler, manage the crew, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for navigation, safety drills, and daily log records during long fishing trips.

Requirements include a Coast Guard or equivalent license, 2+ years on H&G vessels in Alaskan waters, and strong leadership under the Master. Base compensation reflects a high base with crew share opportunities.