Remote Port Captain: Vessel Ops & Crew Leader

Shipworker.com; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

AD&D/Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Curtin Maritime seeks a Port Captain to lead the Marine Transportation team, overseeing vessel operations, crew management, and safety compliance to ensure projects run safely, efficiently and within budget. This remote role includes periodic on-site management and travel.

You will report to senior management and collaborate with HSSE and Engineering to drive training and continuous improvement, leveraging Helm Connect for vessel management and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive sailing experience required, with leadership in vessel operations.
• TWIC, driver's license, and ISM knowledge preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with deadline management.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all vessel-related activities and operations from project inception to completion.
• Serve as a project manager for marine transportation jobs with stakeholders.
• Maintain fleet knowledge to ensure quality control and act as a resource.
• Respond swiftly to operational exigencies and manage scheduling.
• Oversee crew management, scheduling, evaluations, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with HSSE and Engineering to ensure compliance and address corrective actions.
• Support training program development and maintain Vessel Management System Helm Connect.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding while ensuring training and equipment standards.

Skills

Sailing experience

TWIC Card

Driver's license

ISM knowledge

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Time management

Safety standards

Training program development

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Curtin Maritime seeks a Port Captain to lead the Marine Transportation team, overseeing vessel operations, crew management, and safety compliance to ensure projects run safely, efficiently and within budget. This remote role includes periodic on-site management and travel.

You will report to senior management and collaborate with HSSE and Engineering to drive training and continuous improvement, leveraging Helm Connect for vessel management and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.