Master

Hornblower Corp; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp seeks a Master for the Seaward Explorer to oversee safe and efficient vessel operation and crew safety. You must understand maritime law, regulations, and have strong decision-making abilities for for-hire operations.

The role requires leadership in navigation, compliance, training, and incident response. A deep knowledge of vessel operations and risk management is essential for ongoing safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• MMC credential required.
• Minimum 1600 Ton Masters License.
• OICNW required.
• US passport valid.
• USCG Medical Certificate required.
• TWIC card required.
• Ability to pass a physical exam.
• Ability to pass a written exam.

Responsibilities

• Operate vessels in accordance with USCG, FCC, IMO-HSC, Class Society and other regulations.
• Ensure trained crew are aboard and assigned per USCG governing procedures.
• Perform pre-boarding and disembarkation duties per policy.
• Carry out vessel underway duties as per policy.
• Maintain charts and publications for serviced routes.
• Supervise mooring and protect capital investment.
• Assist in interviewing, training, and evaluating relief officers and deck crew.
• Maintain vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by law and policy.
• Serve as onboard Risk Manager and take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide safety training for marine and non-marine crew.
• Maintain interest in vessel, crew, and equipment and manage accordingly.
• Contribute to updating Operations Manual with manager/senior project manager.
• Conduct drills with all crew as required by policy/regulations.
• Perform safety audits and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor Manning levels and compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Ensure officers/crew meet legal and professional standards.
• Discipline crewmembers for policy infractions under Master supervision.

Skills

MMC

1600 Ton Master

OICNW

US Passport

USCG Medical

TWIC Card

Physical Exam

Written Exam

Job description

Master - Seaward Explorer

Full Time | Pay rate: $750/day

1600T license or greater. OICNW required.

Position Summary:

The Master of Seaward Explorer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, as well as the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Master must have a deep understanding of maritime law, regulations, and procedures, as well as the ability to make sound decisions in a variety of situations. Seaward Explorer operates as a for-hire multi-purpose work vessel, the Master is responsible for providing charter clients a safe and effective platform to conduct operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and manage vessels within the legal requirements of USCG, FCC, IMO-HSC, Class Society, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Assure that the appropriately trained crew are aboard and assigned to the Watch Quarter Station Bill as per USCG regulations and company operating procedures.
• Perform all required pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as outlined by company policy.
• Perform all vessel underway duties as outlined by company policy.
• Ensure the vessel has all required charts and publications for the serviced route.
• Supervise and confirm proper and safe mooring of the vessel to provide the appropriate level of safeguarding the significant capital investment.
• Participate in the process of interviewing, training, and evaluating Relief Captains, Mates, Abs, and other deck department personnel.
• Compile, review, and maintain all vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by law and company policy.
• Serve as onboard Risk Manager and take corrective actions per company policy and as critical situations require.
• Provide for the safety and appropriate training of marine and non-marine crew.
• Maintain a strong interest in the vessel, its crew, and equipment and manage it accordingly.
• Participate in the maintenance and update of the Operations Manual in consultation with Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager.
• Conduct drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as mandated by company policy and regulations.
• Conduct Safety audits both as mandated by company policy and as circumstances require. Supervise the coordination of corrective action indicated as a result of safety audits.
• Monitor, review, and where necessary schedule Mariners to ensure that proper manning levels are maintained and that pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Ensure that the performance and behavior of Officers and crew meet legal and professional requirements.
• Provide discipline for infractions of policy by crewmembers under the supervision of the Master.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
• Minimum 1600 Ton Masters License
• OICNW required
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Valid TWIC Card
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Ability to pass a written exam

#SeawardServices