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2nd Mate

AmSea
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Amos D computer Data Program operation for Requisitioning, Receiving, and managing the Purchase Orders, as policy requires  
  • VDC—Vessel Data Center input and management of Crew Lists, Daily Statistics, Transfer Manager, Offload Instructions/Tracking, Phone Transactions, Employee Information, Injury/Illness Reporting, Catch Manager  
  • Production Report to Management Company and Governmental Agencies as Required  
  • Injury/Illness reports, Witness Statements, OSHA 200 Log, USCG 2692 Form, Medical Log, Clinic Authorizations, Alcohol Testing, Drug Testing  
  • Medical Emergencies and Supplies Management, work with MHS over the phone during emergencies, make Clinic Appointments, arrange Crewmember Emergency Departures, Reporting of all Emergency Situations as Required, Witness Statements, Written Statement, Ordering Medical Supplies, Inventorying Medical Supplies  
  • NMFS Reporting:  EEZ Crossing, Cease/Begin Reports, Daily Logbook, Weekly Report, Product Transfer Report, Submission of Yellow Sheets Quarterly, Observer Data, Catch Data to ASC Accounting, Records of Home Packs, Donations, and Fisch Consumed Onboard, Catch Log  
  • Arrange and manage Safety Bingo  
  • Computer and Other Electronic Equipment Use:  NT Server, Observer Computer, Purser Computer, Fax Machine, Black Box, JRC, Cell Phones, and Crewmember Communications Computer  
  • Offload Pack:  Manifests, Mate’s Receipts, HR Paperwork, Injury/Illness Reports, Fishmeal Samples  
  • Crew Needs:  Medical treatment/attention as needed, Changes to W-4, Address etc., Cab Vouchers, Travel Arrangements, Work Gear Check-Out, Office Supplies, Extension Sign-Up, Life Raft Organization, MSDS, Diversity and/or Incident Statements, Contracts, Newspaper, In-town Purchases 

 

Additional Duties if Applicable: USCG Arrival Reports, Docking Reports, Trim Fuel Tanks, Assist Navigation and Watch, Safety Inspection Assistance, Safety Training Assistance for Crew, Stability Calculations  

  • Correction to Navigational charts and Publications  
  • Inspections of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers and fixed fire systems)  
  • Inspections of SCBA’s (self-contained breathing apparatus)  
  •  Testing of EPIRB’s monthly  
  • Survival suit inspections and inventory  
  • Pyrotechnics (flares-smokes) inspections and inventory  
  • Inspections of Life-rings and smoke-buoys and lights attached to Life-rings  
  • Log book entries into Official Bridge Log every 4 hours (weather, course, speed, activity, etc.)  
  • Log book entries of Safety Inspections  
  • Maintain garbage log---MARPOL  

 

FCC Requirements As assigned to individuals as needed:  

  • Inspections and Testing of GMDSS Console daily, maintain logbook  
  • Office of Marine Safety, WA State---while operating in Washington state waters, maintain logbooks, manning requirements, inspections per Washington state laws.  
  • Maintain up-to-date certificate file (expiration dates) for Maritime Compliance Officer  
  • Yearly EPA Report for Operations   
  • Fishing in Alaska/Outside of Alaska Annual Report for Operations  

 

Skill and Experience Required 

Coast Guard License Uninspected Fishing Industry Vessel license required: Near Coastal but Oceans is preferred – 1,600 to 5,000 GRT  

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as 2nd Mate of Fishing Vessels participating in fisheries in Alaskan or Russian waters   
  • Must possess excellent communication abilities, organizational abilities, and intense detail management abilities, including interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation  
  • Above average computer skills to include competence in Windows based programs, AmosD Data Base, some network understanding  
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work both supervised and independently as needed 
  • Advanced First Aid training  
  • Ability to assist and counsel vessel employees when appropriate  

 

Physical Ability 

  • Must meet US Coast Guard licensing standards regarding physical condition, hearing and eyesight minimums  
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment and random drug tests  
  • Must be capable of boarding and exiting a vessel without physical assistance by climbing up and down a gangplank or using a Jacob’s ladder  
  • Must climb or descend one or more set of steep stairs, or vertical ladders inside and outside the vessel in all weather conditions as extreme as 30 degrees below zero  

 

Work Schedule 

  • 12 hours or more per day for the duration of the trip, including loading and unloading 
  • Ability to work at sea for extended periods of time 

 

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Crew share based pay, estimated range of $8,000 - $10,000 per trip DOE (average of two trips per month) 

*Crew share–based pay means compensation is tied to the vessel’s catch rather than a fixed hourly or daily wage. Pay varies by trip and reflects overall catch size and performance. Each fishing trip typically lasts 14–21 days, though trip length may vary depending on fishing conditions.  

  • Medical/RX Benefits, upon meeting qualification periods 
  • 401K and 401K matching, upon meeting qualification periods 
  • Free room and board 

Salary : $8,000 - $10,000

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