About This Role
This role is for an experienced boat captain to operate large passenger catamarans for snorkel trips, dinner cruises, whale watching, and other charters. The captain will oversee vessel operations, supervise personnel, and ensure safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee vessel operations, safety, quality control, training, vessel maintenance, and regulatory compliance programs for one or more Company vessels
- Oversee the hiring, training, discipline, and management of the day-to-day activities of vessel officers and crew for Company vessels operating from Ma'alaea harbor
- Oversee scheduling of vessel trips and the requisite officers and crew for Company vessels operating from Ma'alaea harbor
- Ensure Company vessel officers and crew are qualified and maintain compliance with required certifications for the position
- Operate Company vessels
- Assist in managing the day-to-day upkeep of Company vessel(s) operating from Ma'alaea harbor to a high standard of readiness, reliability, safety, and aesthetic appeal
- Ensure Company vessels and equipment are operated and well maintained in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines mandated by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the dictates of prudent marine practice
- Ensure Company vessel engines are subject to regularly scheduled maintenance
- Oversee quality control pertaining to all functions of the position
- Support compliance with DOT/USCG drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Conduct safety inspections and USCG drills on Company vessels
- Maintain compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
- Ensure vessels are in an inspection-ready condition at all times
- Complete and submit required administrative reporting timely, clearly, and accurately, including Accident/Incident Reports and other required processes
- Ensure the safety of passengers, riders, and crew is maximized through careful and vigorous administration and enforcement of safety policies and guidelines
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment and personal protective equipment
- Ensure chemicals and other types of hazardous or caustic materials are handled and disposed of in compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets, rules, and regulations
- Ensure that Company policies and regulatory requirements are understood by, valued, and followed by officers and crew
- Carry out all duties and represent the Company in a professional manner at all times
- Maintain and report records in an organized, neat, professional, and timely manner