Boston Harbor City Cruises Now Hiring Captains for MBTA Ferry Service

Hornblower Group Inc.•Boston, MA

50d

About The Position

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours) and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. 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 marine services company specializing in the operation, maintenance and repair of government and privately owned 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. Boston Harbor City Cruises is Now Hiring Captains for MBTA Ferry Services out of Hingham, Hull, Boston, Winthrop & Lynn! Position Summary: The Captain is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and overall condition of the vessel and the safety of all aboard. The Captain is the supervisor of vessel crew. Captain directs the crew on a day-to-day basis and must meet and maintain the minimum qualification requirements of the company and all regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Valid 100Ton Masters License with a satisfactory record
Valid TWIC Card, First Aid/CPR cards
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit
Five (5) years maritime experience; with two (2) years as Master preferred
Strong focus on safety and teamwork with the ability to establish & maintain effective professional relationships
Detailed working knowledge of all ships systems and their proper maintenance
Ability to analyze and solve problems while prioritizing tasks in order of importance
Ability to maintain calm and take control in various situations
Effective communication skills to direct crew, keep passengers safe and relay pertinent information
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; moving furniture and other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs
Per US Coast Guard regulations, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident
Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Responsibilities

The Captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
The Captain is the company’s onboard manager and representative.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and navigation, in all weather conditions, of the vessel as well as the safety of all persons on board.
Ensures that the vessel is properly manned in accordance with the vessel’s COI and that accurate passenger counts are conducted and recorded.
Responsible for the training of the vessel crew and adherence to all applicable United States Coast Guard, Federal and State laws, including Company policies and procedures. Evaluate the capabilities and performance of each crew member, and keep the Operations Manager informed
Responsible to immediately report any accident, incident or unusual occurrence, by the quickest available means, to the appropriate manager. Captain must also ensure that the company’s Accident/Incident/Unusual Occurrence forms and/or USCG Form 2692 is filled out in an accurate, clear, concise, complete and timely manner.
Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel
Ensures periodic engine room inspections are conducted while underway.
Document and report maintenance activities and deficiencies in the company’s Wheel-House Software
Must be conversant with the vessels Security Plan to ensure that security drills are conducted and recorded as required by company policy and logged a timely manner.
Conduct Safety Drills as required by USCG regulations and as may be outlined by Company Policy.
Responsible for conducting daily job briefings at the beginning and end of the shift. The completion of the job briefing must be acknowledged and logged in the vessel’s logbook.
Responsible for the conduct of all crew to ensure that all company policies are being adhered to.
Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulation
Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan
Additional job duties as assigned.