Our able-seamen are members of the United Steelworkers and are hired through the company personnel office. APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE QUALIFIED AND POSSES THE CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITION. All Interlake unlicensed seamen receive room and board while employed aboard one of our vessels. We also provide paid vacation, pension, and medical. We strive to promote from within. All Great Lakes unlicensed seamen must meet the following r...
Our Deck Officers, referred to as Mates, are responsible for the safe navigation of our vessels and cargo operations. Engine Department Officers, referred to as Engineers, are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our vessels' machinery and propulsion plants. Many of our officers were previously employed as unlicensed seamen on our vessels. Unlicensed seamen must first meet minimum sea time requirements and take US Coast Guard licen...
The Chief Steward is the manager of all galley operations. This typically includes determining the menu, ordering of food, preparation of three meals a day, with “night lunch” available overnight. Additionally, they monitor food costs and conduct light hotel services such as management of the linen and towels onboard. They typically supervise and work directly with a 2. nd. cook to assist in galley operations. All Galley members must meet the fol...
