Regional Marine Operations Manager - East

American Cruise Lines•Norfolk, VA

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marine Operations Manager is a regional management position that will primarily travel and work onboard ships and work remotely from home when not aboard. Marine Operations Manager directs safe regional vessel operations and adherence to company and regulatory standards. The Manager directly supervises and develops shipboard Captains, Navigation Mates, Mates, Third Mates, Senior Deckhands. The Manager issues regional Sailing Instructions to Captains, assesses day-to-day emergent operating conditions and vessel Voyage Planning, and issues timely revised Sailing Instructions to sustain operations. The Manager issues standard marine operating guidance and procedures for prudent vessel operations aligned with American Cruise Lines' policy. The Manager ensures fleet vessels, operations, and reporting adheres to applicable federal and state regulatory standards. In coordination with Captains, the Fleet Operations Center, and the Director of Marine Operations, Managers coordinate verbal and written inspection and incident reporting to the USCG. The Manager contributes and makes recommendations for marine shipboard officer hiring and development, completing in-person hiring assessments and coordinating development with ACL Talent Acquisition and Development Departments to optimize marine officer recruitment, hiring, and development. The Manager approves regional Captain, NavMate, Mate, and Third Mate schedules optimizing mariner skills, experience, and development. The Manager is a relief Captain and sails aboard company vessels regularly to assess and mentor marine officers, ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards, and maintain professional proficiency. Managers are proactive managers and prudent decision-makers continually reducing risk and standardizing execution, keeping fleet operations and crew readiness ahead of planning timelines and operational schedules. Marine Operations Managers are present aboard ships regularly to guide, develop, and assess the performance of Captains, NavMates, Mates, Third Mates, and SrDeckhands to ensure the highest standard of marine operations, vessel condition, and guest experience. The Marine Operations Manager is accountable for the marine crew performance and fleet standardization of the shipboard marine operations inclusive of helm-gangway watch standing, exterior cleaning, vessel security rounds, launch operations, deck system operation and maintenance, and guest logistic support. Managers are team-oriented leaders and meticulous professionals in service to our guests, as supportive examples to our crews, and as professional partners within the maritime industry. Marine Operations Managers coordinate with Regional Hotel Operations Managers and Regional Port Engineers. Marine Operations Managers report to the Director of Marine Operations. Typical onboard periods are 1-3 days aboard individual ships, rotating throughout the region. Marine Operations Managers develop fleet management and crew leadership skills critical to their professional growth within ACL and within the marine industry. Our company's values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and we look for people who share them as we Share America's Story on the Finest American Ships.

Requirements

Masters License 100T.
3-yrs+ experience as a Captain.
Prior U.S. Coast Guard experience or familiarity with maritime operations and regulations are strongly preferred.
Poised leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desire to travel and work a flexible schedule.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
US Coast Guard regulated pre-employment drug test and periodic consortium testing.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approximately 50%) to vessels within the assigned region.

Nice To Haves

Ability to supervise, mentor, critique, and coach.
Confidence to constructively assess performance and assertively guide performance to standards.
Poise to adapt, problem solve, and make decisions in dynamic environment
Superior time management.
Commitment to lead and live by example.

Responsibilities

Supervise, Schedule, Evaluate, and Develop world-class Shipboard Captains, Navigation Mates, Mates, Third Mates, and Sr Deckhands.
Issue Captain's Sailing Instructions directing Fleet Execution of Company Cruise Itineraries.
Assess and Oversee Daily Fleet Voyage Planning, Execution, and Timely Change Orders.
Establish, Observe, and Enforce Fleet Readiness and Procedures aligned with Regulations and ACL Policy.
Review, Observe, and Enforce shipboard company and regulatory standards across the fleet.
Supervise Marine Shipboard Officer Licensing, Certification, and Reporting Requirements.
Guide Performance, Assessment, and Posting of Marine Officers.
Sail periodically as Captain to maintain proficiency, navigate itineraries, and fill emergent gaps.
Directly supervise and evaluate Captains. Supervise NavMates, Mates, Third Mates, Sr Deckhands, and through shipboard Captains.
Ensure Shipboard Marine Department perform to ACL Operations Manual Standards.
Develop and Oversee Standardized Daily-Weekly-Monthly Procedures for Marine Department Tasks.
Set professional example and builds genuine teamwork within Deck Departments.
Identify and Resolve Challenges: Personnel, Operations, Logistics.
Focus Shipboard Marine Teams on: Safe-Secure-Clean Daily Execution of Operations.
Sustain Professional Relationships with Dock, Port, Logistics Stakeholders.
Assist with Interviewing, Onboarding, Developing new Captains, NavMates, Mates and 3rdMates.
Coordinate Shipboard Teamwork together with Regional Hotel Ops Managers and Regional Port Engineers.
Maintain Proficiency to Sail as Captain.
Develop Advanced Shiphanding and Maneuvering Skills with Ability to Assess Officers.
Oversee Shipboard Deck Department routine discipline in adherence to Regulatory Safety-Security- Environmental compliance.
Build Teamwork across Marine, Hotel, and Engineering Operations.