Second Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower City Cruises; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower City Cruises is seeking a Second Mate to serve as navigation officer for the Training Support Vessel fleet. You will maintain nautical charts, prepare voyage plans, and report progress to the Master while performing routine maintenance as directed by the Chief Mate.

The role requires STCW-compliant certification, a valid US passport, and the ability to obtain TWIC and CAC. You will participate in watches and safety procedures aboard high‑speed passenger vessels.

Qualifications

• Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW credentials.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• United States Passport required; capable of obtaining TWIC and CAC.
• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate with OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical Care Provider; GMDSS; ECDIS (Unlimited).
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer for the assigned training vessel.
• Maintain charts and publications; prepare voyage plans.
• Make daily voyage progress reports to the Master.
• Perform cleaning, painting and maintenance as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as required.

Skills

Navigation

MS Office

Education

CG/Coast Guard Second Mate license

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shipboard monitoring software

Job description

Job Description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experienceand transportation.Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems.Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels.Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity,provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

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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