Uscg Licensed Captain/Master

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Captain to join our team!

25 ton or more USCG licensed Master wanted for seasonal position. Full/Part Time Position available 4/30/24 through 10/7/2024. Minimum 30 hrs per week. Additional time aboard other smaller vessels available.

The Historic Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise Boat MADAKET is looking for Full and Part-Time CG certified Captains for the 2024 cruise season. This is a rare opportunity to captain the oldest passenger carrying vessel in continuous service in the United States! This job can either be full or part-time. Fun job, great wooden boat!

42 passenger USCG Certified/Inspected Inland Waters tour vessel

Area of operation: Inland waters, Humboldt Bay Ca.

Construction Wood- in excellent condition

Length 49.7 ft

Beam 12 ft

Depth 3.5 ft.

Net 14 tons, Gross 10

Steering Traditional spoke wheel, chain driven

Propulsion Single screw, 2002 Isuzu turbo 4 cyl

Capacity 44 people (42 passengers) (1 Captain 1 Deckhand)

Electronics GPS, VHF, Depth Sounder

Qualifications:

• USCG Master License –25 tons or greater
• TWIC
• FCC operators permit (will get you up to date if needed)
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED (will get you up to date if needed)
• Basic Computer Skills

Basic Captains Duties:

• Overall safety of the vessel, passengers and crew
• Learn and deliver vessels historic narration
• General vessel paperwork
• Fueling of the vessel and pumping grey holding tank
• General upkeep of engine room and engine fluids
• Supervise passenger boarding/disembarking procedures and requirements
• Effectively communicate with passengers-greet guests, set the tone for each cruise
• Effectively communicate and work as a team player with crew and management
• Engine room checks
• Oversee crew in housekeeping chores and maintenance projects
• Oversee and Perform required safety drills and monthly equipment tests

Typical Vessel Works Hours:

Tues.-Saturday 12-7pm Sun. 10 am -5:30 pm Mon. 12-4 pm (Not including private charters, special event cruises or maintenance). Vessel operates daily, hours and work days will vary upon your desire to work and availability of relief captains.

List your tonnage and endorsement information when applying.

Other Requirements:

• Able to maneuver single screw vessel in any situation
• Able to turn a chain driven traditional spoke wheel (Have full range of motion of upper body (including wrist, elbows, shoulders))

Check out the boat at www.humboldt baymaritimemuseum.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Operating a vessel: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person