Navigational Watch 3rd Mate

Calista Corporation•Panama City, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch aboard a high-speed craft operating on ocean routes. Safely navigate and operate the vessel, supervise deck operations, ensure compliance with USCG, STCW, and company requirements, and support mission execution.

Requirements

USCG Credential: Master of Self-Propelled Vessels Less than 1600 GRT Upon Oceans (Domestic), 3000 GT ITC Upon Oceans.
STCW BT, AFF, Lifeboatman, BRM, ECDIS, Radar Observer Unlimited, ARPA.
GMDSS Radio Operator License and FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit.
U.S. Navy Naval X-Craft HSC Type Rating (Master) or obtain within 60 days after vessel availability.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of COLREGS, high-speed craft operations, bridge resource management, GMDSS, navigation, maritime safety, leadership, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

Stand navigational watch
Conduct voyage planning
Operate radar/ARPA/ECDIS
Supervise mooring and deck evolutions
Maintain charts and publications
Conduct drills
Maintain logs
Ensure regulatory compliance
Perform duties assigned by the Master
Directs and coordinates lookout duties, helm orders, and bridge watch activities to ensure compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Navigation Rules, and company operating procedures.
Supervises all deck operations conducted during the assigned watch, including mooring, anchoring, towing, RHIB launch and recovery, cargo handling, replenishment, and flight deck support operations, as applicable.
Ensures assigned deck personnel comply with established safety policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable USCG, NAVSEA, and company requirements.
Assigns work, monitors performance, and provides on-the-job instruction and mentoring to Able Seamen.
Maintains situational awareness of vessel operations and promptly reports abnormal conditions, hazards, or operational concerns to the Master.
Coordinates with the Chief Engineer and engineering watch personnel during normal and casualty operations to ensure the safe operation of the vessel.
Maintains required navigational records, bridge logs, and watch documentation.
Directs the initial response to emergencies occurring during the assigned watch until relieved by the Master or designated senior officer.