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Victory Casino Cruises

Captain

Cape Canaveral, FL

Captain- Full Time Captain of large Casino Ship. Requires USCG license Unlimited Master . Daily 5 ... Merchant Marine Academies, according to the BLS. States like Massachusetts, Michigan, New York ...

ssc

Marine Captain

Charleston, SC

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages. Note: Submit a copy of your current MMC with your online application. * USCG Merchant Mariner ...

Savage

Marine Captain

New York, NY · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential international and national endorsements capable of foreign voyages. Note: Submit a copy of your current MMC with your online application. * USCG Merchant Mariner ...

Victory Casino Cruises

Captain

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

Captain- Full Time Captain of large Casino Ship. Requires USCG license Unlimited Master . Daily 5 ... Merchant Marine Academies, according to the BLS. States like Massachusetts, Michigan, New York ...

Bowhead

Captain

Mobile, AL · On-site

Bowhead Marine Support Services is accepting resumes for a part-time, on call, Captain to operate a ... USCG Merchant Marine Master's license 100 ton or greater, required. Plus TWIC card. * Minimum of ...

Bowhead

Captain

Mobile, AL

Bowhead Marine Support Services is accepting resumes for a part-time, on call, Captain to operate a ... USCG Merchant Marine Master's license 100 ton or greater, required. Plus TWIC card. * Minimum of ...

Bowhead

Captain

Fairhope, AL

Bowhead Marine Support Services is seeking part time on call Captains to support ship readiness and ... USCG Merchant Marine Master's license 100 ton or greater, required. Plus TWIC card. * Minimum of ...

Leidos

Small Research Vessel Captain

The Small R/V Captain acts as one of three resident professional mariners on Station, advising ... Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards

Leidos

Marine Fleet Coordinator

USCG Captain's OUVP license * Minimum six (6+) years of experience acting as a vessel Captain, or ... Experience in commercial marine operations such as merchant marine, fisheries, or boatyards

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How much do on call merchant marine captain jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for on call merchant marine captain in the United States is $25.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between On Call Merchant Marine Captain vs Merchant Marine Officer?

AspectOn Call Merchant Marine CaptainMerchant Marine Officer
CredentialsValid captain's license, STCW certificationValid officer's license, STCW certification
Work EnvironmentLeads entire vessel, responsible for navigation and safetyPerforms specific duties under captain's supervision, navigational and operational roles
Employer & Industry UsageShip owners, maritime companies, cruise linesShipping companies, fleet operators, maritime agencies

On Call Merchant Marine Captains are responsible for the overall operation and safety of vessels, often working on a contractual basis. Merchant Marine Officers assist in navigation and operational tasks under the captain's supervision. While both roles require similar certifications, the captain holds higher authority and responsibility onboard.

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Infographic showing various On Call Merchant Marine Captain job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,531 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

Captain

Victory Casino Cruises

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Captain- Full Time
Captain of large Casino Ship. Requires USCG license Unlimited Master. Daily 5-hour cruises. Flexible schedule. Home every night.
Will assist relocation of eligible candidate.
  • Boat captains are responsible for checking the vessel before it leaves port to ensure it is seaworthy and meets all safety regulations. They also ensure that lifeboats are in working order and that all life preservers are in place and accounted for. In some instances, they may be responsible for training passengers on proper safety procedures.
  • Boat captains oversee the navigation of the vessel. In some instances the captain may perform the actual navigation himself, while in larger vessels the role is assumed by a dedicated navigator or computer network. Regardless, the captain must be familiar with the operation of electronic navigation systems such as GPS units and have the ability to use tools such as navigational charts, compasses, sonar and radar to assume navigation in emergency situations.
  • Boat captains are responsible for overseeing the duties of the vessel's crew members. In some cases, captains conduct the hiring and firing of the crew. Captains enforce disciplinary policies and may be responsible for conducting crew performance evaluations. The captain may also be required to reassign crew members to other duties during a voyage to handle situations such as emergencies.
Education and Training
Boat captains often have a bachelor's degree in marine science or engineering from a merchant academy. Some notable merchant academies are the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine Academies, according to the BLS. States like Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Maine and California also have merchant academies. Simulation devices are used in academies to acclimate trainees to panel instruments and operational procedures. Training is mostly on the job. Boat captains usually have to work their way up through the ranks of third, second and first mate before attaining captain status. This can take anywhere from three to four years or more. All boat captains must be licensed and certified through the U.S. Coast Guard.
Victory Casino Cruises has a No Visible Tattoo Policy.
For this position you must be cleared of all hand, face amp; neck tattoos.
You will be required to obtain a TWIC and MMC. Acceptable documents to obtain badging are Passport OR Government issued photo ID and certified copy of Birth Certificate. Supporting documents would be needed for a name change.

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