2nd Mate
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ABOUT UNCRUISE
At UnCruise Adventures we work together to support and build a brand that provides an enriching adventure travel cruise experience that inspires an appreciation of local cultures and the natural world. This means we kayak among icebergstravel to hidden waterfalls snorkel with sea lions dive with manta rays and share air with whales.Our destinations include Alaska the Hawaiian Islands & Baja California.
CREW PERKS
Room and board when scheduled
Rotation schedule 68 weeks sailing with 23 weeks off)
Travel stipend
Pro deals
Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)
Heath care benefits (once qualifications are met)
JOB SUMMARY
This position begins at the start of the Summer 2025 Alaska Season.
The 2nd Mate is considered the Navigation Officer. The 2nd Mate is responsible for maintaining the bridge navigational and communications equipment as well as assisting with the vessels piloting navigation safe route planning maintaining charts and publications small boat operations and general caretaking of the bridge and bridge equipment.The 2nd Mate reports to the Captain and will assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities maintaining navigation/communications equipment and performing chart corrections.
Excellent crisis management skills: ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgment.
Professional demeanor.
Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks set priorities and meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively to present information oneonone and small group situations.
Able to perform voyage planning and navigational calculations.
Required Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Valid Passport
CPR / First Aid / AED
Radar Observer Unlimited
Medical Certificate
Drug/Alcohol Test Specimen Collector (Company provided)
USCG 100T Master or Mate License 1
Valid TWIC 2
FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit 2
1 Near Coastal License required for all AlaskaandSafari Explorer Hawaii itineraries.
2 Required for all vessels except Safari Voyager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Watch Duty:
Perform bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods. Determines geographical position of the ship using all available means such as GPS radar ranges visual observations depth sounders etc.
Make necessary entries in navigation and radio logs.
Handle the vessel as directed by the Captain in docking anchoring piloting en route in close quarters and open sea conditions.
Navigate vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs outlying shoals shallow waters etc. using aids to navigation such as lights lighthouses and buoys.
While on watch the 2nd Mate is the Officer of the Watch and should direct the deck staff as needed.
Safety and Security:
Participate in on board safety training meetings and drills as directed by the Captain including fire abandon ship man overboard flooding and medical emergencies.
Participate in shore side training as required by the company.
Relieve and/or perform gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule.
Maintain familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.
Small Boat Operations:
Drive inflatable boats as necessary.
Assist with loading guests staff and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
Administrative:
Maintain navigation bridge supply inventories and requisitions.
Perform chart and publication corrections and maintain vessels chart inventory.
Post daily sunrise/sunset times and tide and current information.
Create Voyage Plan waypoint spreadsheet for Captains review and approval.Enter voyage itinerary waypoints into GPS.
Maintain hard copies of all external and shipboard training for each employee onboard.
WORK SCHEDULE
The 2nd Mate works 12 hours per day of varied hours; two 4hour watches per day plus 4 hours of administrative or small boat activities. However each workday may vary depending on overall needs of the vessel and/or vessel personnel. This position is likely to require overnight and/or night shift hours.
ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Living Conditions Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
Length of Work Shift Physically able to work 12 hours per day 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Mobility Frequent bending reaching twisting kneeling crawling and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Handling/Strength Able to handle lift and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Environmental Conditions Able to work in all weather conditions around loud noise in small spaces and fit through a 28inch wide hatch.
BASE PAY
Summer season $204 / day $70 tip guarantee
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex creed religion marital status citizenship the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age disability ancestry national origin or veteran status in its educational programs activities or employment as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
