Port captain job description

The Port Captain position is a hybrid position coordinating between Nautical Operations, Safety and Engineering. The nature of this position requires the individual to collaborate with Engineering, Safety on assigned projects to improve vessel operations and delivery of the UnCruise product. This position reports to the Director of Nautical Operations. This position is a Seattle based five-day work week position with some travel required (25% to 35%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Vessel Oversight/Monitoring, Documentation and Administrative Duties

• Communicate with Flag, Classification Society and other Agency representatives as needed for the Safari Voyager – will work in concert with the Safety Department.
• Manage the upkeep and recordkeeping associated with ship’s certificates for Safari Voyager, and domestic fleet for FDA, ADEC, USCG.
• Assist with researching application of new regulations to company vessels. Contextualizes new industry guidance to determine priority levels for vessel improvements.
• Coordinate vessel moorage reservations for all destinations.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nautical Operations provides expertise and support on development of onboard training resources and references and selects policies, procedures, and reference materials for improvement which include but are not limited to small boat training, Deck Assessments, Watch Officer Assessments, Engineering Assessments, Familiarizations, navigation equipment and procedure management.
• In coordination with the Safety Manager, reviews and responds as appropriate to all deck related Preventative Maintenance Program (PMP) items due and filed in the SINEX system, the company’s PMP software database.
• In coordination with the Safety Manager, organizes and develops deck related Master Vessel Files.
• Coding and approving of designated invoices for engineering, deck and safety.

Emergency Response:

• Participates in the Company's Shoreside Incident Response Plan as a team member as requested

• Provide Contingency support during vessel or medical emergencies as requested.

Supervisory, Personnel Management, and Vessel Support Duties

• Communicates hiring needs to recruit during both in-season operations and off-season maintenance periods.
• Manages placement needs of Mates (second interview when in season)
• Assists Engineering with interviewing and placement of chief and assistant Engineers as needed
• Resolves scheduling issues that cannot be resolved between vessel ops managers and Captain.
• Maintains active knowledge of deck and engineering personnel job performance, as well as review of onboard performance evaluations. Working with Vessel Captains to ensure employee files are up to date.
• Provides watch standing and operational training and support to new Mates and Captains, serving as pilot or trainer onboard any of the vessels as needed.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nautical Operations train, coach, and guide Captains and subordinates in proactively managing onboard personnel, providing oversight of onboard performance coaching, corrective action documentation, and crew promotion/performance conversations.
• Ensure that all Deck officers are properly trained in performing regulatory duties, and that all vessel personnel comply with regulatory training requirements.
• Attend the vessels regularly and provides watch standing and operational training and support to mates and captains when needed - potentially serving as pilot or trainer on board.
• Support the vessel Masters and/or Project Managers during yard projects. Provide expertise, budget support, and vendor assistance in conjunction with Engineering Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a watch officer or engineer Experience in the overnight small ship cruise industry on passenger carrying vessels, preferred.
• Understanding of vessel engineering, working in the engineering department or directly working alongside them.
• Proficient user of computer systems, with the ability to utilize internet browsers, and MS software applications in a Windows environment, particularly Excel and Word.
• Technical and regulatory knowledge of the maritime industry. Technical knowledge is needed to know what the vessel’s requirements are to both be compliant in regulation and to deliver the UnCruise product.
• Familiarity with our areas of operation in Southeast Alaska, the Snake and Columbia Rivers, and/or the Gulf of California, Mexico, Hawaii, Belize, Panama, and Costa Rica, preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to review and synthesize large amounts of information and make sound decisions about how best to organize and communicate that information to a diverse audience.

Communication Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present sensitive information in one-on-one situations, and comfort with public speaking in group situations.
• Excellent written English language skills, with the ability to prepare professional documents and reports in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times and the ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

• Current or past (last 5 years) issuance of a minimum 100 ton Near Coastal U.S. Coast Guard Master's License or equivalent marine engineering experience.
• Current or past (last 5 years) issuance of STCW Basic Training, Advanced Firefighting, Crowd, Crisis, and Bridge Resource Management.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Cruise Benefit – Explore the world as our guests do: employees receive one complimentary cruise for two people every year, after each year of employment.
• Health and Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and flexible spending account options.
• 401k – Employees are eligible after 1 year of employment.
• Time off – Enjoy ten company-paid holidays annually. Earn paid vacation and sick time throughout the year, and qualify for more vacation days as you gain tenure.
• Give Back to the Community – Make a difference by volunteering for non-profit and community organizations that you choose using two company-paid VTO (volunteer time off) days each year.
• Eco-Commute – Earn $10/day when you commute to work without the use of a single-occupancy motorized vehicle. You can carpool, walk, bike, take the bus, or kayak.
• Free Parking – Employees park for free at our Seattle office on days they commute by car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to work in a standard office environment with sitting, typing, and writing for 8 to 10 hours per day.

WORK SCHEDULE

The Port Captain works 5 days a week, 40 hours, work schedule shifts due to business demands during our peak season. Work hours are flexible with partial remote work available. 12-hour days are common when on board for inspections, emergency fill in, and audits.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required, or persons so classified or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by law.

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