What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mate position at American Cruise Lines?
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.
Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting directly to the Captain and responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Mates are experienced mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Our Mates are skilled team and time managers, supervising daily deck and engineering teams while also developing piloting expertise on our coastal and river routes. Our Mates are prudent decision-makers continually reducing risk by keeping our crew tasks ahead of daily and weekly schedules. Our Mates are people-oriented leaders and 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. Mates 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, develops, and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities
Mates are senior shipboard officers reporting directly to the Captain and responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Mates are experienced mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways. Our Mates are skilled team and time managers, supervising daily deck and engineering teams while also developing piloting expertise on our coastal and river routes. Our Mates are prudent decision-makers continually reducing risk by keeping our crew tasks ahead of daily and weekly schedules. Our Mates are people-oriented leaders and 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. Mates 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, develops, and retains the best professional mariners in the industry.
At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.
Responsibilities
- Safety and Security of the passengers, crew and vessel.
- Prudent vessel watch keeping and safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
- Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
- Supervision and Development of Third Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
- Execution of Vessel cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
- Execution of Crew orientation, training, watch standing, and emergency drills.
- Teamwork with Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five-star guest service.
- Administrative documentation of cleaning, sanitation, maintenance, and logistics.
- Leadership of safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
- Typical Schedule: March - November, 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off
- U.S. Coast Guard Mate’s license: minimum 100T, desired license 1600T.
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
- Mate experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2yrs, desired 5yrs with Z-drive experience.
- Basic marine engineering knowledge of diesel machinery, hydraulics, and liquid load management.
- Excellent communication skills and team-building skills.
- Pre-employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
- 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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