Seaward Services is seeking a Able Bodied Seaman for offshore wind Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) at Martha’s Vineyard

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The Able-Bodied Seaman will be under the direction of the Captain and Deck Officer, you will assist with a variety of tasks, including: transfer of personnel to turbines, mooring operations, ship’s maintenance, engine rounds, and aiding in navigation of the vessel. Dynamic and variable operating environments will require an experienced and focused Able Seaman who will demonstrate sound judgement and exercise caution during all ship evolutions. As a member of the deck department, you will prioritize safety above all else and help establish a working environment that reflects this value.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handle mooring lines during docking or undocking of the vessel
• Assist with filling potable water, bunkering, discharging black/grey water and connect / disconnect shore power as directed
• Perform operational duties as instructed by the Captain or Deck Officer
• Conduct at sea personnel transfer and cargo operations in all weather conditions
• Perform lookout duties while underway in accordance with Rule 5 of COLGREGs
• Assist in all alongside and underway cargo evolutions
• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property, including maintenance tasks as
• Conduct basic engineering repairs and rounds as directed.
• Seek the highest levels of quality and professionalism.
• Assist with training of new crew as directed.
• Assist the Master in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist the Master in maintaining vessel integrity to support safety and a consistent state of operational readiness
• Monitor passenger & crewmember safety issues on the boat.
• Ensure that safety equipment is utilized, and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials
• Participate in meetings, training, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
• Develop understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire stations, life preservers, work vest, and life floats)
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handle and dispose of all chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) (as required).
• Report safety, operational, and environmental issues to your direct supervisor immediately.
• Trips offshore will range in duration from 12-24-hours. Vessels will primarily operate between April-October with reduced service during winter months. Work rotations will vary in length depending on crew levels and need.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC) with an Able Bodied Seaman Limited (or higher) endorsement
• STCW 95 and the following STCW endorsements: II/4, IV/2, VI/1, VI/2, VI/3, VI/4, VI/5, and VI/6
• RFPNW
• VPDSD
• Post hire - Be ability to obtain and maintain GWO Sea Survival and GWO Lift (Crane) Certifications
• Valid United States Passport
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Copy of DD Form 214, if Veteran Status
• Three (3) years’ experience as a seagoing mariner, demonstrating the ability to handle increasing levels of responsibility
• Offshore Wind – Crew Transfer Vessel experience preferred
• Excellent career record in the marine industry
• Rigging experience preferred
• Engine room experience preferred

About Us:

City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

We encourage qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)