What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain position at Ocean Harvesters?
Responsibilities:
The Captain will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing the specific duties below:
- Ensure safety of the crew, vessel and all equipment and supplies used in the fishing operations
- Ensure vessel is properly maintained and repaired
- Ensure ongoing training of the officers and fishing crew
- Ensure the proper coordination and smooth operations of the steamer and two purse boats
- Ensure continual communication with the general manager, fellow captains and spotters working from aircraft
- Ensure uninterrupted fishing operations including the storage and transportation of the fish
- Stay current and follow all state & federal menhaden fishing regulations
- Recruit and develop crews
- Follow all terms of the Captains Maritime Employment Agreement
- Enforce safety and environmental regulations in accordance with policy and procedure
- Ensure all officers and crew members complete all tasks safely
- Ensure all officers and crew members report all hazards, accidents, injuries, or environmental excursions to you immediately
- Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed
- Follow the SMS manual
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum requirements:
- Minimum age of 21 as required by the U.S. Coast Guard
- Current USCG 1600 Ton Uninspected Master’s License for Near Coast Fishing Vessel
- Current certificate of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Radar certified
- Fire Fighter certificate
- FCC Radio/Telephone Operator Permit