Senior Mate & Vessel Leader for Coastal & River Voyages

American Cruise Lines; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Advanced simulator-based training

Travel, room and board, uniforms, and

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and more. Mates report to the Captain and supervise deck teams while maintaining safety and service standards.

You will perform piloting duties, lead crew, conduct inspections, and participate in training aboard our vessels. A USCG Mate license with Near Coastal endorsement, TWIC, and river/coastal experience are required along with strong

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license with 100 GRT minimum; 1,600 GRT preferred.
• Coastal and river waterways piloting experience; 2+ years preferred, 5+ years with Z-drive)
• Basic marine engineering knowledge of diesel machinery, hydraulics, and liquid load management.
• Excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random testing for safety.

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

USCG Mate license

Z-drive experience

River/coastal piloting

TWIC credential

Diesel machinery knowledge

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

TWIC credential

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet, sailing inland and coastal waterways across the East Coast, Alaska, Great Lakes, and more. Mates report to the Captain and supervise deck teams while maintaining safety and service standards.

You will perform piloting duties, lead crew, conduct inspections, and participate in training aboard our vessels. A USCG Mate license with Near Coastal endorsement, TWIC, and river/coastal experience are required along with strong