Senior Mate - Deck Lead on Cruise Vessel with Training

American Cruise Lines; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Travel and room covered

Uniforms provided

Advanced simulator-based training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet.

Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting directly to the Captain and are responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. Our Mates are seasoned mariners with piloting experience on coastal and river routes, skilled in team leadership, tutoring deck officers, and making prudent decisions to minimize risk while keeping schedules

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license: 100 GRT minimum with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT preferred.
• Coastal and river waterways experience: 2+ years, 5+ years preferred; Z-drive experience is a plus.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual random testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate the vessel in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Supervise, lead, and develop deck officers.
• Execution of Vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Execution of Crew orientation, training, watch standing, and emergency drills.
• Teamwork with Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five-star guest service.
• Administrative documentation of cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Leadership of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

USCG Mate’s license with Near Coastal endorsement

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet.

Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting directly to the Captain and are responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader. Our Mates are seasoned mariners with piloting experience on coastal and river routes, skilled in team leadership, tutoring deck officers, and making prudent decisions to minimize risk while keeping schedules