Second Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower Corp; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp. seeks a licensed Second Mate to serve as navigation officer aboard one of its training support vessels.

You will maintain charts, prepare voyage plans, and report progress daily to the Master while performing shipboard maintenance as directed. The role requires STCW-qualified credentials, security clearance, and the ability to work in a dynamic maritime environment with strict regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license: Second Mate with VSO/VSPSD, STCW.
• STCW: OICNW; RFPNW; Basic Training.
• GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman.
• Security clearance: SECRET.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• TWIC and CAC eligibility.
• Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring software proficiency.
• Thorough understanding of applicable regulations and laws.
• Background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare voyage plans and report progress to the Master.
• Perform cleaning, painting, and maintenance as directed.
• Stand navigation watches per operational requirements.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Navigation & seamanship

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Security clearance

Regulatory compliance

Crew coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipboard monitoring software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Second Mate shall serve as navigation officer for the assigned Training Support Vessel (TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, or TSV-5 VINDICATOR). This role involves maintaining charts and publications, preparing voyage plans, and making daily reports to the Master on voyage progress. The Second Mate also performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
• Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as assigned per operational requirements.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
  • STCW Requirements: OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Department (FH); Person in Charge of Medical Care (PIC).
• Security Clearance: SECRET.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.

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