HD Captain

Harborside Corporation• St. Thomas, St Thomas, VI, St Thomas

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Captain shall oversee operations of 52’ Day Charter Catamaran Heavenly Days. The Captain will be the primary operator of the vessel with the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. In addition, the Captain shall ensure that the vessel is operated in a safe manner to minimize the risk of pollution to the environment. The Captain shall provide a “5-star” experience for all guests.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience/education
4-7 years of experience operating a vessel as a Captain required.
25 Ton Near Costal w/ Sail Endorsement.
Coast Guard Masters License for a vessel of at least 100 Gross Tons with sailing endorsement.
1st Aid & CPR certified.
Marine radio operator license.
Current membership in the Drug Consortium Program.
Multi-hull sailing experience.
Knowledge of local waters.
Excellent navigation skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate vessel controls and equipment.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of supervisory/managerial experience desired.

Responsibilities

Be adept with the vessel’s structure and layout.
Be fully familiar with the vessel’s safety management system.
Familiarize all first-time crew members with the management system, safety requirements, instructions, and facilities on board the vessel.
Provide monthly checks for all safety gear so that boat is CG inspection ready at any time.
Address every single system on the boat monthly.
Find problems before they become a problem, including batteries, engines, rails/stations, bilge pumps, float switches, steering systems, anchors, running rigging, standing rigging, nav lights, dock lines, bilges, boarding steps/ladders, portable bilge pumps, etc.
Always have appropriate documents on board in a safe place with laminated copies in view for passengers.
Maintain a record of document/inspection/registration expiration onboard so renewals are not a surprise.
Maintain updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Work with the maintenance department and maintenance contractors to maintain the vessel.
Conduct enough drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crewmembers are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship, or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
Conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crewmember is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire.
Make decisions with regard to safety and environmental protection.
Direct the movement of the vessel and the actions of the crew in an emergency.
Make “May Day” calls to Coast Guard and maintain communications with rescue resources.
Maneuver vessel to minimize the effects of wind on a fire.
Issue clear orders/instructions to the crew and passengers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.