Senior Mate - Expert Coastal & River Vessel Operations

American Cruise Lines; Haines (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboard accommodations

Chef prepared meals

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Bridge simulator training

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S.-flag fleet. Our Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting to the Captain, responsible for safe vessel operations and professional leadership across coastal and river routes including Alaska.

Requirements include a U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license with Near Coastal endorsement (1,600 GRT preferred), TWIC, and 2+ years on coastal/river waterways; 5+ years with Z-drive is valued. Onboard accommodations and meals provided.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license with Near Coastal endorsement (minimum 100 GRT; 1,600 GRT preferred).
• TWIC credential.
• Mate experience on coastal and river waterways (minimum 2 years; 5 years with Z-drive is preferred).
• Basic marine engineering knowledge of diesel machinery, hydraulics, and liquid load management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Pre-employment drug test and ongoing random testing.

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.
• Execute vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Execute crew orientation, training, watch standing, and emergency drills.
• Teamwork with hotel officers and service crew to ensure five-star guest service.
• Administrative documentation of cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Lead a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.

Skills

Coast Guard Mate license

TWIC credential

Coastal & river waterways experience

Z-drive experience

Marine engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Drug test compliance

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S.-flag fleet. Our Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting to the Captain, responsible for safe vessel operations and professional leadership across coastal and river routes including Alaska.

Requirements include a U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license with Near Coastal endorsement (1,600 GRT preferred), TWIC, and 2+ years on coastal/river waterways; 5+ years with Z-drive is valued. Onboard accommodations and meals provided.