What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain position at American Cruise Lines?
Captain – River and Coastal
American Cruise Lines is seeking Mates for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia-Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi-Ohio-Cumberland-Tennessee-Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state-of-the art designed for safe operation and five-star service to 100-200 guests
Captains are the senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Our Captains are prudent decision-makers continually assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew. Our Captains are meticulous professionals, in service to our guests and as examples to our crews.
American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay and benefits, along with comprehensive professional development programs. Captains enjoy comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations and chef prepared meals. American Cruise Lines operates our own bridge simulator, enabling rigorous recurrent training and development focused on critical decision-making and advanced piloting skills. American Cruise Lines recruits and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.
Our company’s values are Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and we look for people who share them as we Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities:
- Safety and Security of the passengers, crew and vessel.
- Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
- Prudent vessel maneuvering, docking, undocking, and anchoring.
- Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
- Supervision and Development of Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
- Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five-star guest service.
- Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements, and special dinner events.
- Administrative log keeping, reports, and communications.
- Leadership of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
- Typical March-November Season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100T, desired 1600T or greater.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: min 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
- Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
- Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Perks:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, and vision plans available.
- Matching 401(k) plan available.
- World-class training in our own ship simulator facility.
- Covered Expenses – American Cruise Lines provides travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
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