Third Mate: Cruise Ship Deck Leader

American Cruise Lines; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Simulator-based training

Travel, room and board provided

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to lead safe vessel operations across inland and coastal itineraries. You will stand watches, perform maintenance, and support hotel and culinary teams while maintaining professional appearance.

Qualified mariners with a USCG Master’s license and Near Coastal endorsement will operate and supervise 35–50 ft launches, undergo rigorous simulator-based training, and represent the company as industry professionals focused on guest service.

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100 GRT with Near Coastal endorsement.
• TWIC credential.
• Piloting and boat handling experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 6 months, desired 1 year.
• Self-disciplined work habits and personal grooming.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.
• Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
• Safe launch operations in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily inspections of all vessel spaces.
• Standing helm, security, gangway watches in Deckhand rotation.
• Execution of vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
• Standing piloting watches under instruction of Captain or Mate.
• Assisting Engine Room Attendant with machinery and system maintenance.
• Support hotel and culinary teams in delivering five-star guest service.
• Maintain logs, reports, and administrative records.
• Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance.

Skills

Self-discipline

Team skills

Good communication

Professional grooming

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks Third Mates to lead safe vessel operations across inland and coastal itineraries. You will stand watches, perform maintenance, and support hotel and culinary teams while maintaining professional appearance.

Qualified mariners with a USCG Master’s license and Near Coastal endorsement will operate and supervise 35–50 ft launches, undergo rigorous simulator-based training, and represent the company as industry professionals focused on guest service.