Boat Captain - Seaward Services - Narragansett Bay Testing Facility

Hornblower Group Inc.•Newport, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a skilled and experienced boat captain to join our team as the Captain at the Narragansett Bay Test Facility, in Newport, RI. As the Captain, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of vessels including, RHIB’s, workboats, patrol boats, dive boats, and the 100’ R/V Transporter in support of various range activities. You will also be responsible for all rigging operations, plus the proper maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment. This is a leadership role that will also include shoreside managerial duties to ensure the proper performance of all government contract requirements. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the vessel, crew, equipment, and any passengers participating in test operations. Work will typically occur Monday-Friday between 0600-1700, typically for no longer than 8 hours. All work will be conducted out of the Narragansett Bay Test Facility in Newport, RI primarily from Monday-Friday. Candidates should be local or near the location for daily commuting. Role is overtime eligible.

Requirements

Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
Minimum 100GRT NC
3 years experience rigging, deploying, and recovering large in-water equipment
3 years experience opening in-water vessels of at least 100’ in length
Valid U.S. Passport
Valid USCG Medical Certificate
Valid TWIC Card
Ability to pass a physical exam
Ability to pass a written exam

Responsibilities

Operate and manage vessels within the legal requirements of USCG, US Navy, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
Assure that the appropriately trained crew are aboard.
Perform all required pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as outlined by company policy.
Perform all vessel underway duties as outlined by company policy.
Ensure the vessel has all required charts and publications for the service route.
Supervise and confirm proper and safe mooring of all government-owned vessels to provide the appropriate level of safeguarding of assets and equipment.
Participate in the process of interviewing, training, and evaluation of deck department personnel.
Compile, review, and maintain any / all required vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by the government and company policy.
Serve as Risk Manager and take corrective actions per company policy and as critical situations require.
Provide for the safety and appropriate training of marine and non-marine crew.
Maintain a strong interest in the vessels, the crew, and equipment and manage it accordingly.
Conduct Safety audits both as mandated by company policy and as circumstances require. Supervise the coordination of corrective action indicated as a result of safety audits.
Ensure that the performance and behavior of crew meet legal and professional requirements.
Provide discipline for infractions of policy by crewmembers.
Consult with the Program Manager about infractions by crew members.
Performs other duties as assigned