Second Mate (Cruise Ship)

The Second Mate is responsible for maintaining the bridge navigational and communications equipment as well as assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safety and small boat operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Watch Duty: Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods. Determines geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, landmarks, depth sounders, etc.

Acts as vessel’s Safety Officer.

Makes necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.

Handles the vessel, as directed by the Captain, in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions.

Navigates vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys.

Safety and Security: Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, security and medical emergencies.

Participates in shore side training as required by the company.

Relieves and/or performs gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.

Maintains familiarity with the ISM Code and requirements.

Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.

Small Boat Operations: Drives inflatable boats as necessary.

Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.

Administrative: Maintains navigation bridge supply inventories and requisitions, including handheld VHF radios for relevant crew and staff.

Performs chart and publication corrections and maintain vessel's chart inventory by utilizing U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard Notice to Mariners.

Calculates and posts daily sunrise/sunset times and tide and current information.

Creates Voyage Plan waypoint spreadsheet for Captain’s review and approval. Enters voyage itinerary waypoints into GPS.

Creates/maintains New Hire Checklist and ensures each Training Officer is aware of needed completion dates for each employee’s training. Creates Training Completion Certificates for all shipboard training for each employee and sends to Seattle Office. Maintains electronic copies of all external and shipboard training certificates for each employee onboard.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, maintaining navigation/communications equipment, and performing chart corrections.

Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama (including the Panama Canal).

Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.

Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.

Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.

Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & REGISTRATIONS:

Minimum Master 500 GRT USA tonnage and 3,000 GT ITC tonnage license required.

Current First Aid/CPR certification required.

Valid TWIC card required.

Valid US Passport required.

STCW Basic Safety Training within last 5 years required.

GMDSS Restricted Operators License required.

ECDIS required.

ARPA required.

Radar Observer endorsement required.

STCW Crowd Management preferred.

STCW Crisis preferred

WORK SCHEDULE:

The Second Mate works approximately 12 hours per day of varied hours; approximately 7 weeks on, 7 weeks off, rotational schedule. Daily 12-hour shifts are comprised of standing two watches, administrative work and small boat operations.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Travel benefit for employees and their family

Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account to be used for out-of-pocket medical

401(k) plan with employer match

Discounted gym membership

Pet Insurance

Uniforms and travel to and from the vessel are covered by the company