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Job: Full Time Captain for Private Yacht Needed
Cliff Davis ~ November 23, 2016
Job Description:
Private owner in need of full time captain for 75′ Lazzara power yacht. Boat will stay in St Petersburg, FL for part of the year, and in the Bahamas and Keys for part of the year.
Job: charter captain
Lynn Smith ~ November 17, 2016
Job Description:
Description:I’m looking for captain to sail our 46′ Beneteau Sense on the Great Lakes during the summers. You could be located in Traverse City, MI or Holland, MI or Chicago. You could also live aboard the boat (iLean) should you choose to. The season is from May until mid October
Job: Captains Wanted
Justin Kelley ~ November 17, 2016
Job Description:
Our platform allows for boat owners to list their boats with us for rental, we provide captains with positions on these vessels when the opportunity for a captain required trip arises. This is a great way to provide captains with supplemental income as well as to grow and market their brand.
Job: Need Full Time Captain
Naomi Baldino ~ November 14, 2016
Job Description:
Hello,
We are looking for a full time captain for a 87.99ft /26.82m motor yacht, custom built in 2001 by Leopard
Arneson drive **
Job: Captains needed
Larry Short ~ November 11, 2016
Job Description:
Captain
Sailing Maui Inc. – Lahaina, HI
Sailing Yacht Captain position available on high tech 65ft. sailing 49 passenger day charter catamaran in West Maui. Need USCG 100 ton Masters License with sail endorsement. Helpful if applicant has experience with and is able to diagnosis problems with diesel engines, refrigeration/air conditioning, multiple voltage electrical systems, running and standing rigging and all other ship systems. Good physical condition, work well with crew members, professional and presentable. Captains responsibility’s include daily safety briefings therefore you must be comfortable with public speaking. Must be experienced and a good team leader, ensuring that all the crew members daily tasks are completed to the owners satisfaction. For information on our company please check out our website If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and references. This is a key management position and only long term prospects will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Boat Captain: 1 year
Required license or certification:
100 ton Masters with Sail Endorsement
Job: Captains needed
Larry Short ~ November 11, 2016
Job Description:
olphin Watch Boat Captain (Waianae)
Star of Honolulu – Dolphin Star (Waianae) – Waianae, HI
Full-time, Part-time
Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events is looking for a full-time and part-time Captain for our Dolphin Star vessel, Oahu’s largest dolphin watching vessel!
Dolphin Star cruises along the shores of the Waianae coastline between Ko Olina and Kaena Point, routes depending on the best location for dolphin watching and snorkeling on the second cruise.
Qualified candidates must:
Be an experienced captain (4+ years), with a minimum of a 50-ton master, near coastal license.
Possess mechanical ability to assist with maintenance, when necessary
Have exceptional customer service skills and be a team player
Work Conditions:
Full Time: Must be available 7 days a week, weekends and holidays.
Part Time: Must be available 2-3 days a week.
Please visit our website at www.dolphin-star.com for more information about Dolphin Star and contact our Human Resources department via email or at (808) 983-7740 if you have any questions.
We offer competitive pay and benefits which include Medical, Drug, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, 125 cafeteria plan and we are an Employee Stock Ownership Company. If this ad describes you, please submit your resume or visit our website and fill out an application which can be found at www.starofhonolulu.com/apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Waianae, HI
Required experience:
Experienced Captain: 4 years
Required license or certification:
50-ton Master
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Job: Captain needed
Sea Tow ~ November 11, 2016
Job Description:
Professional Captain – Commercial Captain
Sea Tow Ft. Lauderdale – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Re: Job Description – Professional Captain
To Whom It May Concern:
Lauderdale Towing & Salvage, Inc. d/b/a Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale is seeking a licensed captain to provide marine assistance to boaters in Broward County, Florida. The candidate must possess superior boat handling skills and a willingness to learn the policies and operational procedures required of all Sea Tow employees.
The following are mandatory requirements that each candidate must possess in order to be considered for the position. Your failure to provide proof or submit to one or more of the following will disqualify you from a position with Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale.
Each candidate must possess a United States Coast Guard Master Near Coastal license in good standing. The license must also include a valid Assistance Towing Endorsement.
Each candidate must possess a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWICâ€Â) in good standing.
Each candidate must submit to a pre-employment drug test as required by the United States Coast Guard. Upon hiring, the candidate must submit to random drug testing as a condition of his or her employment with Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale.
Each candidate must submit to a pre-employment background check.
Each candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle for use by the candidate.
Each candidate must submit to and pass a basic swim test in accordance with industry standards for similar maritime positions.
Each candidate must reside in Broward County, Florida.
As part of your employment as a captain for Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale, you will be responsible for a number of duties, including, but not limited to the following:
The safe operation of a fast-response towing vessel for the purposes of providing marine assistance to boaters in Broward County, Florida.
Assist boaters on the water by providing towing services, jumpstarts, fuel drops, and salvage services to vessels in need of emergency assistance.
Communicate clearly and calmly with boaters and other dispatch personnel over telephone and VHF radio.
Perform daily routine maintenance on the towing vessels, including, but not limited to equipment checks and basic maintenance and upkeep.
SCUBA Certified a Plus
Candidate must pass basic swim test within the allotted time demonstrating proper swimming stroke.
At Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale, we take pride in the fact that our captains and other employees are some of the best trained mariners on the water. In addition to the training required by the United States Coast Guard, our captains are required to undergo extensive training. This training is provided by Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale at no expense to the candidate. The training includes, but is not limited to customer service guidelines, communication procedures, and extensive boat handling and towing procedures. The candidate must complete all necessary training to his supervisor’s satisfaction before he or she is authorized to operate a vessel without immediate supervision.
The candidate is expected to work a specified shift of no more than ten (10) hours per shift. The captain is paid a daily shift rate, which varies based upon performance and experience. In addition, bonuses or commissions may be paid for exceptional performance in certain situations. The candidate is reviewed at least once per year and receives regular feedback regarding his or her performance and abilities. In addition, the candidate is eligible for other benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, at the conclusions of a mandatory ninety (90) day probationary period.
If you believe you have what it takes to join the Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale team, we welcome your application. Please send a resume detailing your boating experience and/or other maritime related employment, experience and knowledge. Please also provide us with a copy of your United States Coast Guard license and TWIC.
Respectfully,
The Sea Tow Fort Lauderdale Team
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Boat Handling Skills: 2 years
Required language:
Spanish a Plus
Required license or certification:
USCG Licensed Captain with Tow Endorsement
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Job: charter captain
SeaSmart ~ November 11, 2016
Job Description:
Charter Captain with Boat
SeaSmartUS, LLC – Miami, FL
Part-time
Licensed Captain and Owner/Operator of a Boat to complete daily 3-4 hour near coastal charter in vicinity of North Miami.
Captain Requirements: Current OUPV License, local knowledge of Miami coastal waters.
Boat Requirements: Owner of Power Vessel 40-65ft length, >11ft beam, >4ft draft, >10ton displacement.
Provide Captain resume and Boat description, via email or call 757-777-3770 .
Job Type: Part-time
Required license or certification:
Master OUPV
Job: Need boat relocated
Robert Burns ~ December 06, 2024
Job Description:
I need a 34 Catalina sailboat sailed from Fort Lauderdale to Key . I have almost no sailing experience but would like to accompany captain for a crash course as well. Thanks Bob
Job: Captains needed
Entertainment Cruises ~ November 10, 2016
Job Description:
PT Captain
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Code: 1169
# of openings: 1
Pay range:
Description
Job title: Captain
Department: Operations
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Marine Operations
Job Summary:
Inspired by our commitment to excellence, the maritime team at Entertainment Cruises creates unforgettable memories for our guests. The successful Captains greet all guests and ensure each guest is attended to in an appropriate manner ensuring consistently high levels of safety, quality, service, and guest satisfaction, while maintaining a high level of profitability.
Essential Functions:
Cruise Execution
Rotate as cruise captain on cruises and ensure adherence to procedures detailed in the Product Management Guide. This includes thorough pre-cruise preparation, adherence to cruise scripts, supervision of crew, proper piloting of vessel, adherence to all Coast Guard rules and regulations, and guest satisfaction
Gather pertinent cruise event details from the other departments to ensure special guest requests are fulfilled thereby ensuring complete guest satisfaction
Conduct pre-cruise meetings and communicate to crew all necessary information regarding the cruise (special needs, boarding procedures, etc.)
Ensure that staff and guests adhere to all safety standards and procedures
Participate in the execution of the Safety Program, including emergency drills
Participate in the proper maintenance of all ship’s systems and boarding facilities including but not limited to gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation
Ensure adherence to Coast Guard rules and regulations, and other federal and local rules and regulations
Ensure strict compliance to Emergency Response Plan
Execute other projects as assigned by management
Operations Team Management
Recruit non-exempt operations staff (crew) when necessary to fill vacant positions
Deliver training to new crew
Schedule crew according to staffing matrix
Adhere to Company’s performance management guidelines for all discipline and termination situations
Recommend to Marine Management the promotion of crew to full-time annual positions
Develop positive working relationships with city department heads and peers
Develop strong teamwork within the staff​
Guest Service
Resolve guest problems in conjunction with the on-duty Restaurant Manager utilizing strong guest service skills and exercising effective communication skills in keeping with company objectives and guest retention
Oversee the implementation and execution of safety programs in accordance with Coast Guard regulations and established Company policies
Administration
Complete all shift records: checklist, logbook, payroll, and documentation of safety training
Ensure that incident reports are completed accurately and promptly
Participate in administration of payroll system including scheduling, checking, transmitting and processing
Execute collateral duties as assigned by Marine Management: uniforms, crew training, safety training, recruiting, scheduling crew and routine vessel maintenance
Schedule crew work periods to achieve maximum payroll efficiency
Attend all scheduled meetings
Accountabilities:
The successful Captain will personally contribute to the unforgettable guest experience, be favorably viewed by supervisors and peers, and be swift and efficient in the execution of their assigned duties. Performance will be measured by quality, service, safety, management evaluation, and feedback from peers on the city’s team and guests.
Job Specifications / qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must currently possess 100 ton license with a satisfactory record
Minimum of five (5) years of marine experienceâ€â€preferably to include two (2) years as a captain with an outstanding record
Detailed working knowledge of all ship’s systems and their proper maintenance: gangways, diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, water (potable, raw, black, and gray), fire suppression, communications, and navigation
Must be able to operate vessel in accordance with all Coast Guard rules and procedures
Vessel handling and navigation knowledge required
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form
Able to effectively deal with internal and external guests some of whom will require high levels of patience tact and diplomacy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Word & Excel)
Satisfactory comprehensive background check
Per DOT regulations, must submit to pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing
Per USCG regulations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
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