Master of Seaward Operations & Vessel Safety

Seaward Services Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services Inc. is seeking a Master for the Seaward Explorer to ensure safe and efficient operation of the vessel and crew. The Master must deeply understand maritime law, regulations, and procedures, and make sound decisions in varied situations.

The vessel provides charter services for clients as a multi-purpose work platform. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, crew management, drills, safety audits, and maintaining vessel logs and manuals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 1600T Master license or higher.
• OICNW certification required.
• Extensive experience operating and managing vessels under regulatory rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage vessels within USCG, FCC, IMO-HSC, Class Society, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure trained crew are aboard and assigned per USCG regulations and procedures.
• Perform pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as per company policy.
• Conduct vessel underway duties and ensure charts/publications are prepared for routes.
• Supervise mooring to protect vessel and capital investments.
• Participate in interviewing, training, and evaluation of Relief Captains and deck personnel.
• Maintain vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by law and policy.
• Act as onboard Risk Manager and take corrective actions as needed.
• Provide safety training for marine and non-marine crew.
• Oversee maintenance of Operations Manual with Ops/Senior PM.
• Conduct drills and safety audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

1600T license or greater

OICNW required

Job description

Seaward Services Inc. is seeking a Master for the Seaward Explorer to ensure safe and efficient operation of the vessel and crew. The Master must deeply understand maritime law, regulations, and procedures, and make sound decisions in varied situations.

The vessel provides charter services for clients as a multi-purpose work platform. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, crew management, drills, safety audits, and maintaining vessel logs and manuals.