Ferry Master - 8 Openings!

• Have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways.


• Supervise deck, above deck, and engine room crew.


• Ensure safe operations and navigation of ferry vessels while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers.


• Operate vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.


• Interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments, or oversee these operations.


• Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.


• Prepare written reports of work done for supervisor review.


• Participate in US Coast Guard inspections.


• Navigate vessels on precharted courses between dock terminals.


• Read weather instruments.


• Operate electrical communications devices.


• Adhere to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.


• Direct crews in vessel operational and maintenance functions.


• Confer with the marine engineer on  routine, emergency repair, and maintenance problems.


• Take appropriate action to remedy problems.


• Assist NCDOT Ferry and US Coast Guard staff in making safety inspections.


• Take immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.


• Conduct safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers.


• Maintain proper safety equipment and periodically inspect equipment to maintain working order.


• Periodically check conditions of all docking facilities.


• Supervise loading and discharging of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.


• Train and supervise junior crew members.

• This position works a 7 days on/7 days off schedule.


• Your work will be reviewed by superiors through written reports and by US Coast Guard inspections.

• Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels.


• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations.


• Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communications equipment relating to ferry or similar vessel operations.


• Skills supervising and instructing crew in maritime transportation.


• Skills to chart readings and plot courses.


• Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship.


• A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher.


• A current USCG Medical card.


• A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with 1600 gross tons or higher.


• A valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the US Coast Guard.


• A valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.


• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

To learn more and get your TWIC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic

 

To learn more and get your Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels license go to: https://trlmi.com/u-s-coast-guard-captains-license-credential-requirements-oupv-up-to-100-gt/

 

To learn more and get your MMC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/

 

To learn more and get your Marine Radio Operator permit go to: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0