Port Captain Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Greater than 5 years of experience sailing as a Master or Mate.
• Graduation from a Maritime Academy as a licensed officer can substitute 2 years of this requirement.
• TWIC Card or ability to obtain one
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to prioritize requests efficiently
• Strong communication skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to use stairs on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 10 years sailing as tugboat captain with experience in ocean towing and/or salvage.
• Experience conducting marine related projects in a critical role.
• ISM knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversight management of all vessel-related activities and operations
• Act as project manager from bid award to completion on Marine Transportation jobs working with customers, crews, agents, vendors, etc. This includes creating voyage plans, project submittals, ENOA/D’s, etc.
• Know and understand the overall status of the fleet at all times; the “who, what, where, when, how, why” of the vessels
• Develop an intimate knowledge of our equipment and operations for quality control purposes and to serve as a resource for crews and other Curtin staff.
• Respond to operational “fire drills”
• Create and maintain project scheduling for short- and long-term projects
• Manage all vessel crews
• Strategically create crew schedules for projects accounting for individuals’ strengths/weaknesses to turn out well rounded crews for all operations, in compliance with USCG COI’s.
• Assist in the tracking of credentials and mentor crews on licensing and career path.
• Conduct performance evaluations for crew.
• Maintain fleetwide compliance with regulatory bodies, Curtin’s SMS, and Curtin standards.
• Assist HSSE Department in the maintenance and compliance of shipboard equipment including fire systems, extinguishers, pyrotechnics, lifesaving equipment, etc.
• Assist Engineering and HSSE Department with the maintenance and compliance of all vessel certificates, loadlines, COI’s etc.
• Assist HSSE Department with vessel audits and creation and completion of corrective actions.
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of company training programs
• Assist in the drafting and development of content for training programs
• Participate in and lead training seminars
• Maintain Vessel Management System, Helm Connect
• Ensure crew participation and accuracy in submittits to VMS
• Maintain accurate and relevant templates.
• Review/approve requisitions relating to the fleet
• Assist in recruiting and hiring of crews
• Review resumes and participate in interviews
• Assist in onboarding process, ensuring PPE issued as needed.
• Able to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time
• Projects may require remote operations for extended periods of time.