Able Bodied Seaman/ Deckhand – Hornblower Wind – CTV – Martha’s Vineyard

Seaward Services is seeking a Able Bodied Seaman for offshore wind Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) at Martha’s Vineyard. About The Opportunity Seaward Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Able-Bodied Seaman to serve on the deck crew for our new Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV), which will service wind turbines off the New England coast. Your primary area of operation will be the waters in and around Martha’s Vineyard, where you will transport crew, equipment, and cargo to turbines throughout the wind farm.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle mooring lines during docking or undocking of the vessel.
• Assist with filling potable water, bunkering, discharging black/grey water and connect / disconnect shore power as directed.
• Perform operational duties as instructed by the Captain or Deck Officer.
• Conduct at sea personnel transfer and cargo operations in all weather conditions.
• Perform lookout duties while underway in accordance with Rule 5 of COLGREGs.
• Assist in all alongside and underway cargo evolutions.
• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property, including maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Conduct basic engineering repairs and rounds as directed.
• Seek the highest levels of quality and professionalism.
• Assist with training of new crew as directed.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist the Master in maintaining vessel integrity to support safety and a consistent state of operational readiness.
• Monitor passenger & crewmember safety issues on the boat.
• Ensure that safety equipment is utilized, and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials.
• Participate in meetings, training, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy.
• Develop understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire stations, life preservers, work vest, and life floats).
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) (as required).
• Report safety, operational, and environmental issues to your direct supervisor immediately.
• Be available for a 2-week rotational schedule which requires eating, sleeping and living onboard the vessel
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) with an Able Bodied Seaman Limited (or higher) endorsement
• STCW 95 and the following STCW endorsements: II/4, IV/2, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, VI/5, and VI/6
• RFPNW
• VPDSD
• Post hire – Be ability to obtain and maintain GWO Sea Survival and GWO Lift (Crane) Certifications
• Valid United States Passport
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Copy of DD Form 214, if Veteran Status
• Three (3) years’ experience as a seagoing mariner, demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility
• Offshore Wind – Crew Transfer Vessel experience preferred
• Excellent career record in the marine industry
• Rigging experience preferred
• Engine room experience preferred

Salary range: $350 day

About Us

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

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