Mate

Northeast Maritime Institute Inc.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut Marine Sciences seeks a full-time Mate for the 90’ R/V Connecticut. The successful candidate will bring sea experience, hold a 150 Ton Near Coastal Mate license, and work aboard a vessel that supports mooring operations, ROVs, survey, and diving.

The role involves running a watch, overseeing deck operations, and assisting with maintenance including in the engine room, with cruises ranging 1–14 days and periods away from home port up to 30 days.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at sea experience (research vessel experience preferred).
• DP equipped vessel experience is a plus.
• Minimum 150 Ton Near Coastal Mate license required.

Responsibilities

• Mate will run a watch and oversee deck operations.
• Assist with maintenance including in the engine room.
• Support mooring, ROV operations, survey, and diving as part of oceanographic research.

Skills

Watch keeping

Deck operations

Maintenance

Sea experience

Education

150 Ton Near Coastal Mate license

Job description

COMPANY: University of Connecticut Marine Sciences

LOCATION: Connecticut

ABOUT

The 90’ R/V Connecticut has an immediate opening for full time Mate.

• Applicants must have at sea experience (research vessel experience preferred) and minimum 150 Ton Near Coastal Mate license.
• Vessel is DP equipped and supports oceanographic research including mooring operations, ROV ops, survey, and diving.
• Mate will run a watch, oversee deck operations and help with maintenance including in engine room.
• Cruises are 1-14 days in duration and vessel can be away from home port 30 days at a time.