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City Cruises

Captain

Boston, MA

Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves ... Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License * TWIC, First Aid/CPR. * Marine Radio Operator ...

Benchmark

Boat Captain

Chatham, MA · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Requirements: * USCG 50-ton Master Near Coastal license required * Weekends required * Knowledge of area waters, specifically in and around Chatham, Nantucket, & Martha's Vineyard * Solid ...

Vitus Energy, LLC

Captain - Master

Anchorage, AK · On-site

USCG issued Master 100 Ton Near Coastal license with radar endorsement * TOAR/Master of Towing ... The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to ...

Vitus Energy LLC

Captain - Master

Anchorage, AK · On-site

USCG issued Master 100 Ton Near Coastal license with radar endorsement * TOAR/Master of Towing ... The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to ...

Solvere Technical Group LLC

Craft Master

Panama City, FL · On-site

$46 - $61.25/hr

Solvere Technical Group is seeking a Craft Master's to provide Support Services for maintenance ... Ton Captains Licenses and CPR certifications shall be current and available for Government ...

Hornblower

Captain

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves ... Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License. * TWIC, First Aid/CPR. * Marine Radio Operator ...

Mystic Seaport Museum

Waterfront Tour Captain

Mystic, CT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Qualifications: · USCG 25-ton inland captains license for EXPRESS, ENCORE, and LIBERTY · USCG 50-ton inland captains license for SABINO · Inland OUPV and a high level of sailing skills for BRECK ...

Mystic Seaport Museum

Waterfront Tour Captain

Mystic, CT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

... 50-ton inland captains license for SABINO • Inland OUPV and a high level of sailing skills for BRECK MARSHALL • Willingness to undergo scheduled and random drug testing. • High degree of skill ...

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Captain

City Cruises

Boston, MA

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.


Position Summary:

The captain is responsible for the saft operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The captain is the supervisor of the vessel crew. The captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
  • Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
  • Ensures that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.
  • Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed.
  • Responsible to immediately report any accident, incident, or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. Captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete, and timely manner.
  • Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel.
  • Performing specified preventative maintenance, including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation.
  • Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
  • Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software.
  • Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged a timely manner.
  • Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.
  • Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
  • Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.
  • Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulation.
  • Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan.
  • Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 100-TON Master Inland or above License
  • TWIC, First Aid/CPR.
  • Marine Radio Operator Permit
  • Detail Oriented / situational awareness
  • Strong Radar / Navigation skills
  • Strong focus on safety and teamwork
  • Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
  • Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
  • Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
  • Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
  • Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
  • Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
  • Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.