Senior Shipboard Mate: Lead Navigation & Safety

American Cruise Lines; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator-based training

Travel, room and board, uniforms

Onboard accommodations and meals

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet. Mates are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and representing the company with professional leadership on coastal and river routes.

Qualifications include a U.S. Coast Guard Mate license (minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT preferred) and TWIC. Typical schedule is 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off; meals, travel, room and board provided along with

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Mate license with near coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT preferred.
• TWIC required to access vessels and ports.
• Mate experience on coastal and river waterways (2+ years; 5 years desired).
• Basic marine engineering knowledge of diesel, hydraulics, and liquid load.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Operate vessel per company and regulatory standards.
• Perform daily inspections of vessel spaces.
• Lead and develop deck officers and crews.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance, and logistics tasks.
• Conduct crew orientation, training, watch standing, and drills.
• Collaborate with hotel and service teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Document cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe, clean, and comfortable onboard environments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-building

Leadership

Education

Coast Guard Mate License

TWIC

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks experienced Mates for our U.S. flag fleet. Mates are senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, regulatory compliance, and representing the company with professional leadership on coastal and river routes.

Qualifications include a U.S. Coast Guard Mate license (minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement; 1,600 GRT preferred) and TWIC. Typical schedule is 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off; meals, travel, room and board provided along with