Port Captain – Fleet Ops, Safety & Training Lead

Mainstay Maritime; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstay Maritime seeks a Port Captain to oversee the Great Lakes fleet's safe, compliant operations and SMS adherence. You will mentor crews, coordinate vessel services, and partner with shore teams to optimize performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires offshore and on-board responsibilities, including training masters, supporting budgeting, and driving continuous improvement across safety and efficiency initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of sailing experience in a deck officer position.
• Knowledge of applicable maritime regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Strong knowledge of trends in international treaties and conventions related to vessel operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel operations, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Support the Human Resources and Recruiting teams in the recruitment and selection of vessel personnel, participating in interviews and hiring decisions as needed.
• Provide professional support and guidance to vessel masters and crew members.
• Coordinate vessel services, repairs, and maintenance activities, working closely with engineering and technical support resources.
• Conduct onboard training and development of vessel officers and crew members as required.
• Provide operational support to Logistics and Dispatch teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, and Safety Management System requirements.
• Support incident response, investigations, and corrective action efforts.
• Assist in preparing and managing fleet operating and capital budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, operational efficiency, and crew development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deck officer experience

Regulatory compliance

Crew mentoring

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Fleet management software

Job description

Mainstay Maritime seeks a Port Captain to oversee the Great Lakes fleet's safe, compliant operations and SMS adherence. You will mentor crews, coordinate vessel services, and partner with shore teams to optimize performance and regulatory compliance.

The role requires offshore and on-board responsibilities, including training masters, supporting budgeting, and driving continuous improvement across safety and efficiency initiatives.