Trip Pilot Marine Vessels Inland
About The Position
The Trip Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel and its tow. This includes safe navigation and piloting, ensuring the seaworthiness of the vessel and its tows, the safety of the crew and passengers, environmental protection, and cargo protection. The role also involves charterer relations, bridge administration, crew supervision, and on-the-job training. Key duties include safe piloting, navigation, and maintenance in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, operational management as directed by the Master/Relief Master, standing bridge and helm watches, and directing the deck crew. The Trip Pilot must maintain professional relationships with charterers while prioritizing the company's safety and commercial goals. Administrative tasks related to bridge management and human resources are also required.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, render, understand, and react to commands given in English.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid TWIC card.
- U.S. Merchant Mariner’s document.
- STCW training and certification booklet, as required by law.
- Proper license by the U.S.C.G. for the type, tonnage, route and service of the vessel.
- FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to read and write in Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safe navigation and piloting of the vessel and its tow.
- Ensuring the seaworthiness of the vessel and its Company owned tows.
- Ensuring the safety of the crew and any passengers.
- Protection of the environment.
- Protection of the cargo or property of the charterer.
- Managing charterer relations.
- Performing bridge administration and paperwork.
- Supervising the crew and providing on the job training.
- Performing other responsibilities assigned by the Master/Relief Master or recognized as essential.
- Maintaining the vessel in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Operational management of the vessel as directed by the Master/Relief Master.
- Setting and standing bridge and helm watches in rotation with other deck officers.
- Directing and supervising the deck crew.
- Maintaining courteous and professional relationships with Company charterers and charterer representatives.
- Completing appropriate bridge management and human resource administrative tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
