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Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty ... STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA. * GMDSS Radio Operator ...

Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty ... STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA. * GMDSS Radio Operator ...

Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty ... STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA. * GMDSS Radio Operator ...

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Navigational Watch 3rd Mate

Yulista

Panama City, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Yulista Contract Services LLCRegular

Primary Function

Serve as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch aboard a high-speed craft operating on ocean routes. Safely navigate and operate the vessel, supervise deck operations, ensure compliance with USCG, STCW, and company requirements, and support mission execution.

Essential Duties

Stand navigational watch; conduct voyage planning; operate radar/ARPA/ECDIS; supervise mooring and deck evolutions; maintain charts and publications; conduct drills; maintain logs; ensure regulatory compliance; perform duties assigned by the Master.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervises up to four (4) Able Seamen (ABs) during assigned watches and deck evolutions.

  • Serves as the Officer in Charge of the Navigational Watch (OICNW) while underway, exercising delegated authority from the Master for the safe navigation and operation of the vessel.

  • Directs and coordinates lookout duties, helm orders, and bridge watch activities to ensure compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Navigation Rules, and company operating procedures.

  • Supervises all deck operations conducted during the assigned watch, including mooring, anchoring, towing, RHIB launch and recovery, cargo handling, replenishment, and flight deck support operations, as applicable.

  • Ensures assigned deck personnel comply with established safety policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable USCG, NAVSEA, and company requirements.

  • Assigns work, monitors performance, and provides on-the-job instruction and mentoring to Able Seamen.

  • Maintains situational awareness of vessel operations and promptly reports abnormal conditions, hazards, or operational concerns to the Master.

  • Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty operations to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.

  • Maintains required navigational records, bridge logs, and watch documentation.

  • Directs the initial response to emergencies occurring during the assigned watch until relieved by the Master or designated senior officer.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of COLREGS, high-speed craft operations, bridge resource management, GMDSS, navigation, maritime safety, leadership, and emergency response.

Required Qualifications

  • USCG Credential: Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Less than 1600 GRT Upon Oceans (Domestic), 3000 GT ITC Upon Oceans.

  • STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA.

  • GMDSS Radio Operator License and FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.

  • U.S. Navy Naval X-Craft HSC Type Rating (Master) or obtain within 60 days after vessel availability.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.

Working Environment

Shipboard environment with exposure to weather, noise, vibration, machinery, confined spaces, and emergency situations.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.


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