Port Captain

Theuniversityunion; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitus Marine LLC in Anchorage seeks a Port Captain to lead vessel operations, ensure safe vessel operation, and oversee cargo operations under the General Manager. The role involves regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and coordination with shoreside teams to support maintenance and voyage planning.

The Port Captain will travel for field support, assist in developing voyage plans, and represent the company during inspections and drills. Bachelor’s degree and Master 200GT/Towing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine or closely related field is required.
• Experience common with marine operations and vessel management preferred.
• Proficient in using standard office software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise vessel personnel under GM direction.
• Ensure Sub-Chapter M compliance and regulatory data submission.
• Coordinate vessel maintenance, voyage planning, and logistics.
• Assist in drafting voyage plans and schedules.

Skills

Task prioritization

Reading & interpreting rules

Reports & correspondence

Public speaking

Numerical calculations

Algebra & geometry

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Abstract reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience substitution allowed (1 year)**

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 5300 A St., Anchorage, AK, 99518, United States
• Job Category Marine, Master, Logistics
• Employee Type Regular Full-Time
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Position Summary

The Port Captain reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for providing Vessel and Administrative support for the Marine Operations group. The Port Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel, oversight of vessel staff, supervision of the cargo operations, communication with the main office, and working under the direction of the General Manager. The Port Captain provides safety leadership and ensures compliance with company policy and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Vessel Support

• Supervises vessel personnel at the direction of the General Manager
• Recommends personnel to recruit, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate
• Implements a contingency plan for crew vacancies
• Secures required AWO, USCG, and other regulatory compliance data from vessels
• Ensures timely submittal of inventory reports and vessel document submissions
• Responsible for ensuring the vessels remain in Sub-Chapter M compliance
• Represents the company during regulatory inspections, drills, and exercises.
• Supports customer and vessel operations in the field during critical operations
• Disseminates information with other Vitus vessels to ensure safe navigation, including but not limited to routes, local knowledge, and contact obligations
• Assists with vessel purchases, outfitting, and the necessary critical spares inventory management
• Travels to support maintenance and organizational needs
• Fills in as emergency relief crew
• Promotes regular communication between the Vitus Marine Shoreside Support team, Contractors, and Vendors to ensure projects stay on schedule
• Planning and execution of deck maintenance, as well as supervising contractors when necessary
• Outlines required logistics for vessel spring start-up and winter moorage
• Provides a prompt response to crew questions, concerns, and operational questions
• Facilitate the shoreside response to vessel needs for repairs, parts, and supplies
• Coordinates maintenance & repair requirements with the vessel and shoreside support team.
• Organizes and directs maintenance personnel in coordination with the off-season maintenance periods.
• Collaborates with management on vessel delivery schedules
• Assists in drafting initial Western Alaska voyage plans and preparation of the annual vessel schedule
• Assists with customer and supplier notifications/coordination
• Developing client relationships and generating sales leads as necessary
• Plan and schedule vessel crew changes with the Marine Operations Manager
• Works directly with the Marine Operations Manager and Tanker Manager to organize voyage planning and weather routing
• Assists with the document oversight of mariners to ensure compliance with position requirements
• Communicates and enforces company policy relating to vessel operations
• Assists the Safety and Environmental Team with the preparation and implementation of Compliance Programs
• Performs or assists in incident investigations
• Participates in training seminars and assists with the training and mentorship of mariners in development initiatives in professional skill development
• Ensure vessel orientation training of crews

Other Job Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Marine or related field
• Master 200GT/Master Towing

Preferred Qualifications

• PIC Tank Barge
• Qualified Individual as per 33 CFR Sec. 154.1026
• Incident Command System training. ICS 100 & ICS 200

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, company policy and procedure manuals, including state and federal regulations
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of agency personnel or employees of the organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumes
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Application of abstract reasoning and deduction

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marine, or a closely related field
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• (1 year of directly related work experience may qualify to substitute 1 year of education to meet the education requirement)

Required Training & Certificates

• Master 200GT/Master Towing
• 24 Hour HAZWOPER training
• First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Incident Command System training
• Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by the department.
• Computer skills commensurate with job duties

Physical Demand/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; type, talk, and hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities of this position require close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud on occasion. Work is usually done in a field setting. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The position supervises exempt, non‑exempt, and contracted staff. While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat. The employee must be able to physically travel by air within and out of the State of Alaska.

Disclaimer

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties that may be required from day to day.

EEO Statement

Vitus Marine LLC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected trait.