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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend 200 ton boat 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.

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Weekend 200 Ton Boat Captains are licensed maritime professionals responsible for operating and navigating vessels up to 200 gross tons, typically during weekends or on a part-time basis. Their duties include ensuring the safety of passengers and crew, overseeing vessel maintenance, planning routes, and complying with maritime regulations. These captains often work on charter boats, ferries, or private yachts, and must hold a U.S. Coast Guard 200 Ton Master license or its equivalent. The role requires strong leadership, navigation skills, and extensive knowledge of maritime safety procedures.

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To thrive as a Weekend 200 Ton Boat Captain, you need a valid USCG 200 Ton Master License, extensive navigational experience, and thorough knowledge of maritime safety regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, radar, electronic charting tools, and VHF radio operation is typically required. Leadership, quick decision-making, and strong communication skills are essential for managing crew and ensuring passenger safety. These competencies are vital for safe vessel operation, compliance with maritime laws, and maintaining smooth onboard operations especially during busy weekends.

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Weekend 200 Ton Boat Captains often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, tight scheduling, and managing a diverse crew or passenger group. To navigate these challenges, captains must maintain up-to-date knowledge of weather patterns, ensure thorough pre-departure checks, and communicate effectively with both crew and passengers. Flexibility, quick decision-making, and strong leadership are essential for addressing issues as they arise and ensuring safe, efficient operations during weekend voyages.
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Small Boat Captain - Part Time

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC

Key West, FL • On-site

$22.13 - $40.40/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Operate and navigate small vessels safely, ensuring compliance with NOAA small boat policies and procedures.

  • Assist with vessel loading, safety briefings, maintenance, repairs, and documentation of vessel activities.

  • Coordinate vessel operations, including planning, communication with shore-side contacts, and supporting emergency responses.


Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking experienced and well-qualified part-time / on-call small boat Captains to provide vessel support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) in Key West and Key Largo, FL.
Designated on November 16, 1990, FKNMS protects 3,800 square miles of waters surrounding the Florida Keys, from south of Miami westward to encompass the Dry Tortugas, excluding Dry Tortugas National Park. Within the boundaries of the sanctuary lie spectacular, unique, and nationally significant marine resources including North America's only coral barrier reef, extensive seagrass beds, mangrove-fringed islands, shipwrecks and other archeological treasures and more than 6,000 species of marine life.
FKNMS operates a fleet of small boats and uses these vessels to support science, resource management, and stewardship of the resources within the Sanctuary. Operations performed by part-time/on-call Captains will include working dives in support of NOAA's Mission: Iconic Reefs, a large-scale coral restoration effort in the Florida Keys. Restoration efforts include outplanting of corals grown in a nursery and site preparation at Carysfort Reef, Horseshoe Reef, Cheeca Rocks, Newfound Harbor, Eastern Dry Rocks, Sombrero Reef and Looe Key Reef. These sites represent the iconic diversity and productivity of Florida Keys coral reefs, spanning the geographic extent of the region, a variety of habitats, and a range of human uses. They also have a history of restoration success or have characteristics that indicate restoration is likely to succeed.
Tasks
  • Tow small vessels to and from yard to the dock and back (Bahia Honda or Marathon in Lower Keys or to Tavernier/Islamorada in Upper Keys) on days of mission.
  • Assist with vessel equipment loading and safety brief approximately 1 hour before driving away from dock. Be present for vessel equipment unloading and de-brief with crew and marine technician, ensure that all safety procedures are understood and adhered to while underway.
  • Maintain qualifications for serving as an Operator-in-Charge according to the NOAA small boat manual; ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessels, as indicated by the NOAA small vessel policy guidelines, vessel operation manual, and vessel's standing orders.
  • Ensure the efficient contribution of the vessel and its crew to the accomplishment of the vessel's mission.
  • Verify cruise and float plans and communicate with the shore-side point of contact frequently when underway.
  • Operate deck equipment including lifting equipment on small boats.
  • Document all vessel-related activities in the ship's Log.
  • Ready and available for emergency responses.
  • Work with other crew members and engineers to develop maintenance procedures, engineering work packages, major overhauls and configuration management.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs and assist in training and evaluating other crew members.
  • Ensure FKNMS small boats are operated and maintained in compliance with NOAA Small Boat Program requirements.
  • Help coordinate and support emergent repairs to FKNMS small boat assets if and when required.
  • Coordinate with NMS sites and partners to develop cruise plans for vessels of opportunity including ships, ROVs, and manned submersibles.
  • Ensure current training for vessel operator and crewmembers; and keep record of credentials and qualifications.
  • Comply with safety stand-downs per NOAA procedures.
  • Review of all Project Instructions to an approving authority including Cruise Plans, and Float Plans, as directed.
  • Assist FKNMS in physical facilities assessments and planning as it relates to vessel operations.
  • Help schedule vessel maintenance and dry dock periods per NOAA procedures.
  • Review, revise, and implement pertinent policies and regulations related to NOAA small boats and applicable facilities.
  • Help coordinate and track training and resulting credentials of vessel operators, crew members, FKNMS staff members.
  • Assist FKNMS in maritime facilities assessments and planning.

Requirements
  • Education/Experience: Requires a current 100-Gross Ton USCG Master License with at least 2 years of experience working on NOAA vessels, similar research vessels or law enforcement vessels embarked with scientific personnel.
  • Must have experience directing and overseeing complex at-sea operations; experience in operating overhead load handling equipment such as winches, cranes, A-Frames, and davits; operate dive compressor and fill SCUBA tanks; oversee scientific equipment and diver deployment.
  • Familiar with boat hull, electrical and mechanical routine ship maintenance and repairs. Have basic mechanical knowledge of boats for problem-solving in the field. Know when to call shore support and/or emergency services.
  • Must be able qualify/pass the NOAA component course certification prior to deployment.
  • Able to lift and carry equipment and gear up to seventy-five (75) pounds to assist in mobilization.
  • Have familiarity with dive operations in waters around the Florida Keys, preferably as demonstrated through serving as a Captain on a dive boat or serving as a working diver.
  • Understand principles outlined in the NOAA small boat manual, such as requirements for drift dives and crew support for different types of operations.

Highly desired skills and experience
  • Current Frist Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

AAP/EEO Statement CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary Description
$22.13-$40.40/hour