Seasonal USCG Master Captain — Harbor Launch

Northeast Maritime Institute Inc.; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime service provider in Massachusetts is hiring for multiple licensed Captain positions for the summer of 2026. Responsibilities include safely operating vessels, conducting inspections, and ensuring passenger safety. Applicants must hold a USCG Master License (25 GRT or higher) along with CPR certification. Ideal candidates will have strong vessel handling skills and customer service experience. This is an opportunity to work in Nantucket's beautiful harbor environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Strong vessel handling skills and situational awareness.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a USCG-inspected launch vessel.
• Conduct daily vessel inspections before and after shifts.
• Enforce passenger safety procedures during operations.
• Maintain communication with harbor control and other vessels.
• Complete logs, fueling records, and maintenance reports.
• Perform light maintenance and cleaning on vessels.

Skills

Vessel handling skills

Excellent communication

Judgment skills

Customer service skills

Situational awareness

Education

U.S. Coast Guard License: Master 25 GRT or higher

Valid USCG Medical Certificate

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

A maritime service provider in Massachusetts is hiring for multiple licensed Captain positions for the summer of 2026. Responsibilities include safely operating vessels, conducting inspections, and ensuring passenger safety. Applicants must hold a USCG Master License (25 GRT or higher) along with CPR certification. Ideal candidates will have strong vessel handling skills and customer service experience. This is an opportunity to work in Nantucket's beautiful harbor environment.