Senior Ship Mate & Lead Navigator (Coastal & River)

American Cruise Lines; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboard accommodations

Chef prepared meals

Simulator-based training

Travel and room provisions

Uniforms provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet. Mates are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations and representing the company as leaders.

They supervise deck teams and develop piloting expertise on our coastal and river routes, guiding daily schedules and ensuring a five‑star guest experience. Our Mates enjoy onboard accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and access to advanced simulator training.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT preferred; TWIC.
• Mate experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
• Basic marine engineering knowledge of diesel machinery, hydraulics, and liquid load management.
• Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in 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.
• 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.

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet. Mates are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations and representing the company as leaders.

They supervise deck teams and develop piloting expertise on our coastal and river routes, guiding daily schedules and ensuring a five‑star guest experience. Our Mates enjoy onboard accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and access to advanced simulator training.