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D&S Marine Service

Wheelhouse

Gray, LA · On-site

Maintaining routine maintenance of vessel Our wheelhouse work rotating schedules of 28/14 or 20/10. Applicants must have a valid Merchant Marine Credential, Driver's License and TWIC Card.

GovFirst

Ferry Crewmember

Surry, VA · On-site

$17 - $18/hr

Properly handle vessel lines and assist with docking and undocking operations as required. * Stand ... Required to obtain a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) with AB or QMED endorsement within two (2) ...

GovFirst

Ferry Crewmember

Surry, VA · On-site

Properly handle vessel lines and assist with docking and undocking operations as required. * Stand ... Required to obtain a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) with AB or QMED endorsement within two (2) ...

GovFirst

Ferry Crewmember

Surry, VA

Properly handle vessel lines and assist with docking and undocking operations as required. Stand ... Required to obtain a Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) with AB or QMED endorsement within two (2) ...

Edison Chouest Offshore

Cook (Vessel)

Golden Meadow, LA

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Marine Functions The cook will: * Prepare good nutritional foods for the crew, clients, and ... A safety-sensitive position is any position on board a vessel that requires the person filling that ...

Edison Chouest Offshore

Cook (Vessel)

Golden Meadow, LA

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Marine Functions The cook will: * Prepare good nutritional foods for the crew, clients, and ... A safety-sensitive position is any position on board a vessel that requires the person filling that ...

Edison Chouest Offshore

Cook (Vessel)

LA · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Marine Functions The cook will: * Prepare good nutritional foods for the crew, clients, and ... A safety-sensitive position is any position on board a vessel that requires the person filling that ...

US Department of the Navy

MARINE SURVEYOR

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$75K/yr

... vessel in the condition specified. Experience Requirements Specialized Experience (for all ... Coast Guard licensed marine engineer in the merchant marine. * For GS-11 (or equivalent ...

Leidos

Small Research Vessel Captain

Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards * Comprehensive knowledge of small vessel operation, trailering, troubleshooting and maintenance * Proven ...

lynden

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

May perform galley functions such as cooking, cleaning, etc. * Handle tow and vessel lines and work ... Merchant Marine Document, AB Seaman preferred * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel ...

Leidos

Marine Fleet Coordinator

Two (2+) of the six (6+) years' experience must be in maintaining small vessel systems and hulls, or equivalent. * Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or ...

Lynden Incorporated

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

May perform galley functions such as cooking, cleaning, etc. * Handle tow and vessel lines and work ... Merchant Marine Document, AB Seaman preferred * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel ...

lynden

AB Seaman - Alaska

Anchorage, AK · On-site

May perform galley functions such as cooking, cleaning, etc. * Handle tow and vessel lines and work ... Merchant Marine Document, AB Seaman preferred * Ideal candidate brings proven Alaska vessel ...

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How much do merchant marine vessel cook jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for merchant marine vessel cook in the United States is $64,323.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $79,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Merchant Marine Vessel Cook vs Merchant Marine Steward?

AspectMerchant Marine Vessel CookMerchant Marine Steward
CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety Training, Food Service CertificationsSTCW Basic Safety Training, Customer Service Certifications
Work EnvironmentKitchen, galley on shipsPassenger areas, dining rooms on ships
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing meals, managing galley suppliesAssisting passengers, serving food, maintaining cleanliness

The Merchant Marine Vessel Cook primarily focuses on meal preparation and galley management, while the Merchant Marine Steward handles passenger service and hospitality duties. Both roles require safety certifications and work in the ship's interior environment, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Merchant Marine Vessel Cook job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $64,323 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Vessel Traffic Management Specialist

Port Arthur, TX • On-site

US Department of Homeland Security
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$74K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

U.S. Department Of Homeland Security rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

This vacancy is for a GS - 2150 - 11, Vessel Traffic Management Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG MARINE SAFETY UNIT PORT ARTHUR in PORT ARTHUR, Texas and Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, Texas.Qualifications:

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements:
EDUCATION:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions, education obtained in a Federal, State, or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying.

or

EXPERIENCE:

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): For positions in this series other than Marine Transportation, experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations. For Marine Transportation positions, experience must have been related to determining the terms and conditions for shipping cargo, coordinating storage, scheduling and shipment of goods and ship logistic requirements, such as berths, bunkers, crane service, and computing costs for cargo shipment.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5):
  1. Planning, directing, and supervising cargo or bulk petroleum movements such as:
    • Embarkation and debarkation, cargo loading and discharge.
    • Formulating marine transportation itineraries and routings according to commercial cost factors and tariffs.
    • Formulating marine transportation traffic plans for personnel and cargo.
    • Scheduling ships.
    • Developing, analyzing, or evaluating cargo lift capabilities.
    • Preparing statistics for planning operations of ships, or formulating budgetary estimates of cargo transportation costs.
    • Serving as a licensed merchant marine deck or engine officer or naval deck or engine officer.

    or

  2. Ship chartering negotiation or administration, such as:
    • Chartering commercial ships and space.
    • Reviewing and approving ship operating and damage expenses and marine insurance premiums.
    • Investigating ocean carrier claims for ship damage.
    • Reviewing and recommending action on cargo shortage and damage claims.
    • Analyzing and applying appropriate precedents and regulations.
    • Establishing rates with commercial carriers for special cargoes according to market conditions.
    • Analyzing statements of ship operating costs, and preparing estimates to adjust rates or determine the most economical method of transportation.

AND (in addition to the above requirement)
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

  • Working in a maritime transportation operations center applying Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing vessel movement and port safety
  • Independently gather and analyze navigation and traffic data to assess risk, determine safe routing, and support operational decisions
  • Interpret and apply directives and policies to develop and disseminate real-time safety guidance to participating vessels
  • Coordinate traffic management actions with supervisory personnel and partner agencies to ensure compliance and maintain efficient vessel flow
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.
Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution. Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.Employment Type: OTHER

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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency operating within the government services industry in Washington, DC, US. Established in 2003, the DHS is directly responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its main responsibilities include protecting the United States from and responding to terrorist attacks, man-made accidents, and natural disasters. Through its more than 20 component agencies including Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it ensures the safety of the US through numerous programs and initiatives. The DHS upholds a core value system with the mission of safeguarding the American people, our homeland, and values. Notably, the DHS plays a critical role in the spectral range of activities to prepare, prevent, and respond to possible threats to the US.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2003

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