Master

Master - Seaward Explorer Full Time | Pay rate: $750/day 1600T license or greater. OICNW required.

Position Summary: The Master of Seaward Explorer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel, as well as the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Master must have a deep understanding of maritime law, regulations, and procedures, as well as the ability to make sound decisions in a variety of situations. Seaward Explorer operates as a for-hire multi-purpose work vessel, the Master is responsible for providing charter clients a safe and effective platform to conduct operations. Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate and manage vessels within the legal requirements of USCG, FCC, IMO-HSC, Class Society, and other pertinent regulatory agencies. • Assure that the appropriately trained crew are aboard and assigned to the Watch Quarter Station Bill as per USCG regulations and company operating procedures. • Perform all required pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as outlined by company policy. • Perform all vessel underway duties as outlined by company policy. • Ensure the vessel has all required charts and publications for the serviced route. • Supervise and confirm proper and safe mooring of the vessel to provide the appropriate level of safeguarding the significant capital investment. • Participate in the process of interviewing, training, and evaluating Relief Captains, Mates, Abs, and other deck department personnel. • Compile, review, and maintain all vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by law and company policy. • Serve as onboard Risk Manager and take corrective actions per company policy and as critical situations require. • Provide for the safety and appropriate training of marine and non-marine crew. • Maintain a strong interest in the vessel, its crew, and equipment and manage it accordingly. • Participate in the maintenance and update of the Operations Manual in consultation with Operations Manager or Senior Project Manager. • Conduct drills with Marine and Non-marine crew as mandated by company policy and regulations. • Conduct Safety audits both as mandated by company policy and as circumstances require. Supervise the coordination of corrective action indicated as a result of safety audits. • Monitor, review, and where necessary schedule Mariners to ensure that proper manning levels are maintained and that pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines are followed. • Ensure that the performance and behavior of Officers and crew meet legal and professional requirements. • Provide discipline for infractions of policy by crewmembers under the supervision of the Master.

Requirements & Qualifications: • Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) • Minimum 1600 Ton Masters License • OICNW required • Valid U.S. Passport • Valid USCG Medical Certificate • Valid TWIC Card • Ability to pass a physical exam • Ability to pass a written exam #SeawardServices